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Scotland v Silver Ferns — second netball test
Follow live coverage as the Silver Ferns look to clinch the two-test series against Scotland.

Wonderful raised $100M Series A to put AI agents on the front lines of customer service

How AI startups should be thinking about product-market fit

AMD CEO Lisa Su says AI data center market will be worth $1 trillion by 2030

Mark Mitchell says 36 emails about Jevon McSkimming were kept from him by police
Mark Mitchell says a protocol was put in place by the Commissioner's office so the Minister didn't see the emails.

Auckland to get a second Costco store
Kiwi Property is selling a 6.4 hectare site in its new Drury development to the US-based mega store.

Silver Ferns v Scotland live updates: New Zealand look to sweep Scottish Thistles
Live updates of the second netball international between the Silver Ferns and Scotland.

Test centurion returns at No 10 as England make seven changes for All Blacks
England have named six forwards on their bench, including some regular starters, as they target a first win over the All Blacks since 2019.

Not enough houses for rough sleepers says Christchurch organisation
In September the government announced 300 extra social housing places through the Housing First programme but Christchurch Methodist Mission says finding homes is a challenge.

Deep sea mining plumes threaten ocean food web, endanger tuna fisheries - study
The research shows sediment waste discharged from deep sea mining could disrupt marine life in the mid-water, between 200-1500 meters deep, known as the "twilight zone".

These Philips Hue lamps solved our apartment dining dilemma
As an apartment dweller, I’m constantly looking for creative ways to solve one of the most vexing problems with rental units: ugly flush-mount ceiling lights. You know the kind I mean. They’re generally dome-shaped, they’re cheap, and when we moved into our current apartment, they were paired with fluorescent bulbs that...

Harm Reduction Coalition calls for radical drug law reform, government says it's not on the cards
Researchers, advocates and those who've struggled with addiction are renewing appeals for a complete overhaul of the 50-year-old Misuse of Drugs Act.

There was a cover-up, but those cops are gone, police boss says
A report from the Independent Police Conduct Authority has detailed how police failed to adequately investigate allegations against a top officer.

Live netball: Silver Ferns v Scotland Thistles - second test in Glasgow
The Ferns are coming off the back of a comfortable 63-41 win over the Scots.

Automobile Association supports introduction of congestion charging in principle
But it says there are many questions about the implementation of the government's new legislation that need to be answered.

Auckland hotels expecting a boost with two upcoming major events
Tataki Auckland Unlimited said supported major and business events contributed to an $89 million boost in GDP in the last financial year.

The inside story of how police protected a senior cop, and prosecuted his accuser instead
For years, police leadership ignored warnings about Jevon McSkimming. The IPCA has set out the chain of failures.

Former Vanuatu PM Ham Lini passes away at 73
The younger brother of Vanuatu's late 'father of independence' Walter Lini is being remembered for his calm leadership, humility and dedication to public service.

Two All Blacks loose forwards heading home from northern tour
Scott Robertson has also welcomed three All Blacks XV players to the squad in London ahead of their Twickenham test against England.

NZ's population growth dips by tens of thousands
New Zealand's population growth has been on a downward trend according to Statistics NZ following a strong drop off in international migration.

$300,0000 Auckland Christmas decorations spark mixed feelings
Auckland Council has commissioned an artist to build a series of five-metre tall pillars but some in the city are saying the price tag is too high.