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Candace Owens' 2026 Auckland event cancelled
Candace Owens' Auckland event next year has been cancelled, after the commentator was earlier denied entry into Australia.

This week’s Lotto prize could be the biggest in NZ history
New Zealanders are preparing for what could be one of the largest Lotto prizes the country has seen, with Powerball rolling over to $45 million for Wednesday night’s draw.

Sometimes an idea doesn’t go anywhere. But this one did
Starting from a simple idea in rural NZ, MyTrucking has grown over 11 years into a thriving tech business serving NZ, Australia, and the UK.

Adobe: Consumers spent $88.7 billion online (Oct 2025), up 8.2% year-over-year, with AI-powered shopping continuing to rise
Consumers spent USD $88.7 billion online in October 2025, up 8.2% year-on-year, as AI-powered shopping and mobile sales continue to surge.

'So relieved': Gun control advocates on Arms Act rewrite
Gun Control co-founder Philippa Yasbek said news the effective ban on military-style semi-automatic firearms had survived the overhaul was a relief.

Man charged with laundering money allegedly stolen by school staffer
The alleged theft of $70,000 by a former officer manager has rattled an Auckland primary school. Now a second person has been charged with laundering money.

Synology unveils PAS7700 NVMe storage to meet AI data surge
Synology launches PAS7700, a dual-active all-NVMe storage system, offering secure, high-performance, and highly available data access for AI-driven enterprises.

Prezzee names Edwin Ter Wijlen Chief AI Officer for global growth
Prezzee appoints Edwin Ter Wijlen as Chief AI Officer to drive smart, responsible AI innovation and global growth across its digital gifting operations.

Watch: Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers to speak after bombshell Jevon McSkimming report
Mark Mitchell and Richard Chambers will speak after release of bombshell IPCA report.

Watch live: Government installs Inspector General of Police after McSkimming report
Government ministers are speaking tonight about the appointment of an Inspector General of Police, after a "damning" report into police handling of the Jevon McSkimming case.

‘Incredible’: Aussie dominance of NZ Trotting Cup continues as locals fall short
One of Australia’s top harness trainers Luke McCarthy was almost lost for words as his horse Kingman produced a mind-boggling performance to win the $540k first prize.

Adobe data shows USD $88.7 billion spend & AI boost in October
Consumers spent USD $88.7 billion online in October 2025, up 8.2% year-on-year, as AI-powered shopping and mobile sales continue to surge.

Two people injured after car crashes into house
Two people have been injured after a vehicle crashed into house in Palmerston North.

Vehicle crashes into Palmerston North house
Two people are injured.

Government installs Inspector General of Police after McSkimming report
"The public need to have trust in the police," say government ministers, who will appoint an Inspector General of Police, after a damning report into handling of the McSkimming case.

Police boss: Actions of police leadership who responded to Jevon McSkimming complaint ‘inexcusable’
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says an independent investigation into the response to the McSkimming complaint made for “appalling” reading.

'Inexcusable conduct': Police Commissioner says lack of leadership over McSkimming
Richard Chambers says today's IPCA review into the McSkimming complaints found inexcusable conduct by former senior police leaders.

From combative words to first words as new MP gives maiden statement
Parliament is well known as a place where MPs disagree, debate, and dispute but an MPs first speech is a time where arguing is put to one side.

Serious misconduct at highest levels: Police slammed in IPCA's McSkimming report
A scathing report by the police watchdog has found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police including former Commissioner Andrew Coster.