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‘He wasn’t by himself’: The two men who desperately tried to save bus driver from fatal fire
One man was pulled free before the flames became too strong.

Dua Lipa and Coldplay urge action on ticket touts
The stars sign a letter asking the government to take action after promising to cap resale prices.

Codeine stocks in short supply
Stocks of the prescription-only painkiller codeine are in short supply due to shipping delays.

Coromandel rescue mission escalates after man taking photos of it was also swept off rocks
Emergency crews already rescuing two people have had to rescue a third who was taking photos of the ordeal.

Inside the All Blacks' preparation for Grand Slam-defining test against England
Even in 30 minutes or so, there are clues about how New Zealand intend to land another victory at Twickenham.

McSkimming scandal fallout: Aviation boss ‘on leave’ following bombshell report
Former Police Deputy Commissioner Chris de Wattignar was criticised for his handling of concerns about his colleague. Now he’s on leave from another government agency.

Dunedin bottle store to close earlier after backlash
The store will close an hour earlier after originally applying to increase its off-licence hours.

'Controlled burn' near Tongariro ruled out as wildfire cause
The cause of the 3000 hectare wildfire at Tongariro National Park remains under investigation.

Police responding to incident in Hawke’s Bay near petrol station
A spokesperson said further information will be provided when available.

‘Dumbest thing I’ve done’: Police boss ticketed for speeding
Richard Chambers was clocked travelling at 111kph in an unmarked police vehicle and out of uniform.

AMD targets strong AI growth with OpenAI deal & revenue aims
AMD targets 35% annual revenue growth and over USD $20 EPS in 3-5 years, with AI and OpenAI partnership driving its expansion in data centres.

Dell boosts PowerProtect with new cyber resilience updates
Dell Technologies upgrades its PowerProtect portfolio with new features to strengthen cyber resilience across cloud, edge, and hybrid environments for organisations.

New poll shows Labour pushing 40% and likely leading a government
The Talbot Mills/Anacta Poll showed the centre-left bloc would have enough support to form a government, but only if Te Pati Maori won an electorate seat.

Kylie Wihapi confrimed as Porirua Maori Ward councillor
There were just nine votes separating the top two candidates.

There could be another chance to spot an aurora over southern NZ tonight
Keen stargazers could be in for another glimpse on an aurora that lit up skies at the southern end of the country on Wednesday night.

Trio arrested after using rowboat to break into US amusement park, steal stuffed animal toys
According to police, they were involved in slashing cables, stealing stuffed animals and a rowboat escape.

From storage to strategy: Building AI business cases that deliver enterprise-wide impact
AI boosts productivity but drives up costs and energy use; firms must adopt integrated strategies to ensure sustainable, profitable AI adoption.

Exclusive: Splunk reveals why only 4% of organisations are cyber ready
Only 4% of organisations are fully cyber ready, as AI and data strategies become vital amid rising threats and talent shortages.

Three rescued after men became trapped in blowhole on Coromandel coast
Three people have been rescued after being caught by strong surf and an incoming tide near the Whiritoa blowhole on the Coromandel coast.

Fusion5 named global finalist for 2025 Dynamics 365 Service award
Fusion5 is a global finalist for the 2025 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Service Partner of the Year Award, recognised for rapid AI-driven customer service solutions.