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Country's biggest property investor group evicted from Facebook
The country's biggest property investor chat group has become another casualty of Facebook's sweeping suspensions.

What happens next for Te Pati Maori and expelled MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Takuta Ferris
The call to throw out Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris leaves the party and its leaders with new decisions.

Max Verstappen goes from pit lane to podium with stunning drive
Max Verstappen considers his race last year at Interlagos in the pouring rain — when he moved up from 17th at the start to win the Brazilian Grand Prix — to be a career highlight. He wasn't too far from matching that feat on Monday (NZT).

Medsafe to start testing Estradot oestrogen patches
A number of women have reported problems with the oestrogen patches not adhering or working properly.

New series Journey of Scent dives into the world of perfumery through a Maori lens
The kaupapa follows scent artist Nathan Taare and perfume enthusiast Whitney Steel as they create bespoke fragrances inspired by the lives of well-known Aotearoa creatives.

How AI is rewriting the value equation for accountants
AI is rapidly transforming accounting, shifting roles from bookkeeping to strategic advising and reshaping how firms deliver value amid economic challenges.

Missing 8-year-old girl in Rotorua found safe
She told family she was walking to school in Rotorua on Monday morning

Allowing 16-year-olds in may be the toughest part of social media ban
Face scans aren’t accurate enough to tell 14 from 17, and most 16-year-olds don’t have government-issued photo ID.

GrowPay launches to offer flexible digital finance for farmers
New Zealand’s GrowPay launches a digital platform offering farmers flexible loans and payments to match seasonal cash flows and ease financial stress.

Parts of Tongariro National Park reduced to ash in huge blaze, Lodge owner says
The owner of Tongariro Crossing Lodge says the wildifre has been keeping him busy helping to fill planes with water and managing bookings.

Pricier properties drive drop in values in Manawatu
Property values in Manawatu District have dropped sharply since the last ratings valuation three years ago.

Well-known figure pleads not guilty to indecent assault charge from three decades ago
The well-known figure has denied a charge of indecent assault and sought a trial by jury.

China exempts chips used by carmakers from export curbs
The block on exports of the company's chips had raised fears that European car production would be hit.

The cybersecurity imperative for smart factories
As Asia Pacific factories adopt AI and IoT, cybersecurity becomes crucial amid rising ransomware, with 21% of global attacks targeting manufacturing.

BBC boss resigns over Trump documentary edit
The broadcaster's director general and news chief have both quit after criticism of a documentary.

IDF's 36th Division uncovers, dismantles four Hamas terror tunnels in southern Gaza

Tourists Visiting Japan Shouldn't Be Caught Off Guard By This Charge On Hotel Bills

India's data centre boom confronts a looming water challenge

Animal rescue group racing against the clock to save five lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary
HUHA says it's working with Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary owners and a group of "high net worth individuals" looking to buy the park.

'Where did we finish?': Inside Liam Lawson's late defensive masterclass in Brazil
He was completely spent and so were his tyres, but somehow, Liam Lawson held off a train of cars at the finish of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Kiwi golfer moves a step closer to prized PGA Tour card with $620k payday in Abu Dhabi
Daniel Hillier’s fifth placing earned him $620,000 and kept his hopes alive of snaring a dream ticket to the US with one DP World Tour event remaining.

OnShout launches digital platform to end unwanted gift wastage
Auckland-based OnShout launches a digital platform enabling collaborative gift contributions, aiming to cut unwanted presents and reduce waste in New Zealand.