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Workplace harassment costing employers $1.5 billion per year
More than 91 percent of workers have experienced at least one form of bullying in the past 12 months, according to new research.

Too much of a good thing? How security sprawl can weaken defences
Security sprawl from using too many vendors can weaken defences and create management challenges, even for small businesses. Here's how to streamline.

Waitangi Tribunal releases damning report on Maori ward reversal
The Government’s planned Maori ward legislation breaches the Treaty by prioritising coalition agreement commitments and “completely failing” to consult with Maori, the Tribunal says.

The Warehouse boss Nick Grayston abruptly quits
A change in direction is necessary for the company, the company's chairperson says.

Youths arrested following assault on teenager in Motueka
Two youths have been arrested after a teenager was assaulted on Thursday afternoon, and police are “extremely concerned” by the violence involved.

What illnesses are currently making Kiwis sick?
The temperature has dropped, a the coughs and colds are setting in. So what illnesses are in the mix?

All White Clayton Lewis reportedly among players arrested over betting scandal
All Whites midfielder Clayton Lewis is reportedly among three A-League players arrested over an alleged betting scandal.

'Massive' French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia
The number of police and gendarmes on the French-ruled island will rise to 2700 from 1700 by Friday evening.

Taranaki Regional Council hikes rates 16.3 percent, claws back on Zero Possum Project
The overall rates rise for year two of the plan was 13.23 percent and was 10.19 percent in the third year.

NRL legend to Stuff podcaster: Why Adam Blair is getting behind the mic
Adam Blair has played 331 NRL games and 51 international tests. His new challenge? Hosting Stuff’s new League of Our Own podcast.

Sprinklers help stop spread of fire at commercial building
A fire in a commercial building and another outside the Marchwiel park’s toilet block kept firefighters busy in Timaru on Friday.

Teen stole car from hospital car park, sped down wrong side of SH1, police say
The 17-year-old is accused of nearly crashing into a number of other cars as he fled police.

Warehouse CEO steps down with company needing ‘fresh energy’
Warehouse Group chair Joan Withers says she and Nick Grayston agreed a change in direction is necessary for the company .

Use of social media ‘under review’ at DIA after Fred Again DJ passport debacle
Perceptions of preferential treatment on behalf of his deputy were wrong, chief executive Paul James said, but the department could have done better.

Three arrested after police pursuit
Three youths have appeared in court after allegedly stealing a vehicle from Geraldine and later leading police on a 20km pursuit.

Manawatu Maori ward defended against government ‘overreach’
It took a hikoi of 500 people to embolden Manawatu District Council to adopt a Maori ward in 2021. Now they’re challenged to defiantly protect it.

Pasifika Sipoti - preview of weekend sports
A round-up of previews of all the Super Rugby Pacific action this weekend, as well as soccer, rugby 7s, cricket and volleyball competition.

TSS aims to revolutionise the Kiwi security sector
Trade Security Supplies (TSS) aims to revolutionise the local security sector with a customer-first approach, expert team, and strategic partnerships.

LogicMonitor launches LM Cost Optimisation tool for businesses
LogicMonitor's new LM Cost Optimisation, part of the LM Envision platform, aims to simplify cost management for hybrid infrastructures with AI-driven insights.

'Incredibly harmful' South Auckland pokies rake in millions
Pokie machines raked in over $20m in profits from Otara-Papatoetoe, Manurewa and Mangere-Otahuhu in the December quarter of 2023.