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Why AI, Trusted Data and Human Judgement Will Define Customer Experience for the Year Ahead
Brands will need cleaner data and tighter AI governance to avoid tone-deaf offers and ensure customer decisions still reflect human judgement.

Pacific Island teams fall short in RLWC semifinals despite historic campaigns
Samoa, Tonga and Fiji made their mark across the men's and women's competitions at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Sinch joins SpaceXSI network to aid Grok Build apps
Developers using Grok Build can now add customer communications tools earlier, as Sinch joins SpaceX Super Intelligence's partner network.

RNZ calls snap 15-minute meeting as broadcaster prepares to table books
RNZ staff have been summoned to an all-hands meeting on Monday afternoon ahead of the public release of the broadcaster's delayed annual report and financial results.

World Vision calls for child-centered climate financing ahead of COP 31
With the United Nations annual climate talks set to begin this week, advocates are calling for urgent changes to how climate financing is administered so those most affected are not...

'Suddenly indispensable': Five takeaways from the All Blacks' win over Scotland
It was in no way perfect but New Zealand's victory in Edinburgh highlighted several areas of improvement under Dave Rennie.

Watch: Lydia Ko smacks drives through cave and over temple in new golf event
Lydia Ko was hitting shots through vast landscapes including a cave and a temple in the inaugural WTGL event, albeit virtually.

Severe thunderstorm, heavy rain watches for parts of North Island
Downpours up to 40mm per hour are expected for around half of the North Island, MetService says.

Three dead as car crashes through Auckland Burgerfuel restaurant while people inside
Local residents have called the area a street racing hotspot.

Predictions: Why AI, Customer Context and Measurable Value Will Define Loyalty in 2027
Brands will face sharper pressure in 2027 to prove loyalty spend lifts customer value, as AI exposes gaps in customer data and service.

TechnologyOne marks 10 years of foundation support
More than 238,000 children and families have gained education support as the company's foundation passed its 10-year milestone, with $7.5 million donated.

OneSchool Global expands Dayforce to unify workforce
The rollout should cut admin for teachers and give leaders a single view of vacancies, recruitment and compliance across 20 countries.

Marnus Labuschagne axed for New Zealand test series
The former world No. 1 batter will not be considered for the four-match series against NZ after an extended run without a century.

Midwife suspended after falsely claiming $166,000 in public maternity funding
More than $166,000 in taxpayer cash was pocketed for fake birth claims, unworked hours, and services never delivered.

Australian MSPs face rising demand for AI security advice
Nearly six in 10 prospective customers are worried about AI-related threats, pushing Australian MSPs to explain cyber risk in plain language.

New Zealand workers lag global average on work health
A survey found most desk-based New Zealand staff feel under strain, with just 24% reporting a healthy relationship with work versus 29% globally.

South Island house prices lifting faster: QV
QV's latest update says the divergence between the North and South Island has become more stark.

Teen golfer becomes youngest PGA Tour winner in 95 years
The 19-year-old is the youngest winner on tour since 1931 after overcoming a seven-shot deficit.

Election 2026: Opportunity's Qiulae Wong says she'll pick up the phone if Luxon doesn't
The Opportunity Party leader says she is not surprised to hear Luxon mention Opportunity and cross-party collaboration.

Two people who died in plane crash near Nelson named
The wreckage was found near Castor Peak.