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Teradata links Autonomous Knowledge Platform to OneLake
Customers can analyse data without copying it, as the link between Teradata and Microsoft OneLake cuts pipeline costs and governance overhead.

Former Queensland legend to take over as State of Origin coach
The former star winger is set to be named as Billy Slater’s replacement for the 2027 State of Origin series.

Speed bump removal divides Nelson residents
Residents in Nelson's Tahunanui Hills are divided over speed bumps intended to slow traffic and reduce rat-running on the streets above State Highway 6.

‘It’s a relief’: Body found in search for son believed to have killed his mother
Police investigating an October 2025 homicide in Pahiatua have found a body at Lake Rotokakahi near Rotorua.

Coalition at odds over move-on orders bill changes, but pushes ahead anyway
As previously reported by RNZ, the select committee has recommended lifting the age of people move-on orders could apply to - along with a range of other changes.

No word on compensation for wrongly suspended benefits
The Greens say back payments do not account for the hardship caused when payments wrongly stopped.

Police find body in lake near Rotorua
It is thought to be a person of interest related to a 2025 homicide.

No change to Taiwan observer status, Winston Peters says
The foreign minister says a protocol from 1992 will apply when New Zealand hosts the Pacific Islands Forum next year.

Part of SH1 closed in both directions after Karapiro crash
A section of Tirau Road is expected to remain closed for several hours while crews recover from an earlier crash.

Winston Peters wants to leave the Paris agreement. His ministry’s spent millions helping other countries prepare for it
Stuff can reveal the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has spent $15m helping other countries get ready for the Paris Agreement, and tens of millions more on accelerating “gender-responsive climate change mitigation”.

Peacock Bros rebrands Organic Bay Distillery packaging
The redesign is already helping the Bonbeach distiller draw more attention in shops and at trade shows, lifting its perceived value.

Students could miss out if National Library staff cuts go ahead, librarians say
Library's services to schools could be cut by more than a third, School Library Association's president says.

Middlemore Hospital swamped in 'appalling' late-night surge of patients
A doctor says 103 patients were queuing at 11.15pm on Wednesday, waiting to be seen by just seven doctors.

Lumify names new chief executive to tackle skills gap
Employers' AI investment is outpacing retraining, prompting Lumify to expand its leadership as it targets the workforce skills gap.

One plane each? Labour claims Luxon & Peters refused to be on the same plane for Pacific forum
Carmel Sepuloni questioned why Winston Peters and Christopher Luxon could not align their travel schedules, calling it “bizarre” and a sign of the “coalition of chaos”.

Greg O'Connor gives a bard's farewell to the House
Outgoing Labour MP and former Deputy Speaker Greg O'Connor gave a unique valedictory this week, composed entirely in rhyming verse.

North Canterbury holiday camp connects to council water supply after E coli outbreaks
Hanmer Springs Forest Camp has connected to the council water supply after six schoolchildren were hospitalised last year.

China services activity quickens on stronger domestic demand, private PMI shows

Waitangi Tribunal finds disability system breaches Te Tiriti
The voices of tangata whaikaha Maori have been "made invisible" within the system, the tribunal says.

ACT will campaign on scrapping Maori and Pacific med school places as review remains hidden
ACT says a review of medical schools’ affirmative action schemes shows unjustified discrimination - but the report is nowhere to be seen.