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Have you seen Jacqueline?
Police are appealing for sightings of Jacqueline, 50, who has been reported missing from the Birkenhead area.

‘A dominant force’: New Zealand Cricket’s supreme award winners revealed
There was a fourth time winner and a maiden recipient.

Have you seen Jacqueline? Police search for woman last seen in Birkenhead
Search efforts are focused on the Birkenhead area where Jacqueline was last spotted.

Association mulls compulsory science for Year 11 students
The government is considering making the subject mandatory, along with English and maths, when it abolishes NCEA level one in 2028.

Bill to give police new powers to move and detain introduced to Parliament
A bill just introduced to Parliament delivers new powers to police to move or detain someone, but just how far it goes depends who you listen to.

‘We had no money left’: Why former Shorty St star walked away from acting for good
Ido Drent says his career shift from acting into property development was born from a need for stability.

Manchester and the Mobo Awards quiz - test your knowledge
Manchester's impact on the Mobos were felt from the start, but how much do you remember?

Wikipedia just banned AI-written articles
After much debate, Wikipedia has now taken a stance on AI-generated content on its platform: “the use of LLMs to generate or rewrite article content is prohibited.” So says the internal policy page, although the declaration does come with a few exceptions. Wikipedia editors are permitted to use AI services for...

America is handing its mRNA lead to China—and RFK Jr. is to blame

OpenClaw is taking the tech world by storm. Here's what you need to know about it

Easter egg prices jump again
Easter egg prices have increased again as the price of chocolate pushes up costs.

Move to strip upbringing info from alcohol and drug court reports angers lawyers, counsellors
A move to strip upbringing information from alcohol and drug reports used in court has angered some defence lawyers and counsellors.

Rift widens within French Polynesia's ruling party following municipal elections losses
French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson and a younger generation of moderates clash with pro-independence "old guard" following significant losses in recent municipal elections.

Security leaders warn backup gaps as threats evolve
Security executives say organisations must move beyond simple backups, as Kubernetes, AI and ransomware strain recovery plans ahead of World Backup Day.

The regions next in line for flooding as heavy rain heads south
There's a strong likelihood several regions will face red heavy rain warnings.

Xero signs Claude deal for small business finance tools
Xero to embed Anthropic's Claude across accounting tools as JAX gains automation for cash flow, invoices and scenario analysis.

Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge
US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.

Private healthcare provider IntraCare hit by cyber breach
IntraCare says it's "taking all possible steps to prevent any misuse of information".

Association supports compulsory science for Year 11 students
The government is considering making the subject mandatory, along with English and maths, when it abolishes NCEA level one in 2028.

Wellington Water seeks tender for fixing smelly Seaview wastewater treatment plant
Breaches of odour consents at the wastewater treatment plant have upset locals for years.

Meet the Aiper IrriSense 2 Smart Irrigation System – This spring, upgrade your garden
Get Aiper IrriSense 2 Smart Irrigation System for $469.99 It's the 4-in-1 irrigation system your garden needs Learn More Spring is slowly clawing its way out from under the mountains of snow most of us saw this winter, which means that, soon enough, you’ll have to restart yard work. As warmer days approach,...

Jobseekers and advocates disturbed as companies screen applications with AI
Advocates say the use of AI to screen job applications is dehumanising and creates bias.