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New Labour candidate 'a little ahead of the process' in revealing 'tax relief' - Hipkins
Chris Hipkins says Kingi Kiriona was "a little ahead of the process" when he hinted at an upcoming policy.

NZ fashion faces AI reckoning after Huffer allegations?
A model claimed the brand used AI to generate his likeness in a marketing campaign.

'Not going to make the race': Why Liam Lawson's career-best almost didn’t happen
Just over 30 minutes before lights out in the Monaco Grand Prix, Racing Bulls found an issue with the Kiwi driver’s car.

A fire safety certificate was forged for an apartment project. A director has now been sentenced
Auckland Council concerns led to MBIE investigation that found a fire hydrant compliance document had been falsified.

State watchdog slammed by judge for waiting too long to act on Gloriavale abuses
The Employment Court has cleared the way for former Gloriavale members to seek years of wage arrears, while entirely dismissing the Labour Inspector's claims because the watchdog took too long to act.

Otago Polytechnic evacuates campuses after bomb threat email
Students and staff told to leave buildings as police investigate threats reportedly sent to multiple educational institutions.

Tsunami advisories issued for parts of Pacific after 7.8 earthquake in Philippines
The US Tsunami Warning Centre has issued advisories for parts of the Pacific following a massive earthquake off Mindanao in the Philippines.

Tsunami risk being assessed after 8.2 earthquake in Philippines
The National Emergency Management Agency is assessing an 8.2 earthquake in the Philippines.

‘I think I should start’: All Whites midfielder raises hand high against England
Matt Garbett offered a timely reminder of his qualities to Darren Bazeley and his staff as they now turn their thoughts to the team to face Iran.

Why did a Green Party MP share an image of her leader speeding?
Marama Davidson and Huhana Lyndon were on route to a tangi when the road trip snaps came out.

Tsunami threat to NZ being assessed after massive 8.2 earthquake strikes Philippines
A major earthquake, preliminarily assessed at magnitude 8.2, has struck the Philippines.

Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled, residents told to stay off beaches as swells up to 10.5m forecast in Wellington
A state of emergency has been declared for Wellington's Southern and Eastern wards, with some residents advised to stay elsewhere tonight.

Major Island Bay sewage spill caused by pieces of timber, Wellington Water says
Raw sewage streamed down Island Bay parade last week in what residents described as "feral and disgusting".

Otago Polytechnic evacuated over emailed bomb threat
The polytechnic's chief executive said similar threats had been made to other educational institutes in New Zealand.

Two arrested after alleged aggravated robbery and police pursuit in Northland
One man charged with aggravated robbery after vehicle allegedly taken in Dargaville.

How an ITM data analyst’s parental leave return ended in a serious misconduct firing
An employee who tried to use a $6200 payroll error as leverage to secure part-time hours has lost her case for unfair dismissal. The Employment Relations Authority ruled her conduct completely destroyed workplace trust.

No tsunami threat to NZ after massive 7.8 Philippines earthquake
The National Emergency Management Agency had been assessing the danger.

SecureIQLab publishes APAC cloud WAAP validation reports
Independent tests are giving APAC buyers a clearer basis to compare cloud WAAP products as web and API attacks intensify.

Midwife made nearly 200 false claims, took $100,000 meant for employer
A midwife working in a remote hospital admitted diverting nearly $100,000 into her own account. She claimed she wanted to use the cash to build up a local maternity service.

Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes Philippines, tsunami warning issued
Mindanao, where the quake struck, is the second-largest island group in the Philippines.