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Boomi recognises APAC innovation with awards for digital impact
Boomi honoured four APAC organisations for digital innovation, spotlighting advances in integration, payments, pet data, and banking automation in 2025.

OpenAI brings group chat feature to Kiwi ChatGPT users
OpenAI has introduced a group chat feature in ChatGPT for up to 20 users, enabling shared collaboration in New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Councils workshop told rural Wairarapa stands ‘in the firing line’ of climate change
Wairarapa leaders have heard a hotter, drier regional climate could increase flood and fire risk putting pressure on resources and infrastructure.

Two bitten by pack of loose dogs in Papamoa
Two people have been bitten by a pack of loose dogs in Papamoa on Thursday, prompting an emergency services callout.

AI use in not-for-profits surges but digital gaps remain stark
AI adoption in Australia’s not-for-profits has doubled, but only 14% have AI policies, leaving many ill-prepared amid rising demand and digital gaps.

MYOB adds AI & 250 upgrades to boost efficiency in platform
MYOB launches AI features and 250 upgrades to Acumatica, boosting efficiency and insight for mid-sized firms in Australia and New Zealand.

Homelessness charity makes urgent plea for more volunteers as crisis worsens
Orange Sky says demand for its laundry and shower services in Auckland has tripled in three years, but volunteer numbers are falling behind.

MetService issues thunderstorm warning for Central North Island
The weather was expected to hit about 3pm, with heavy rain that could cause flooding.

Brazil rebuts UN complaint about COP30 security, but boosts presence

'The Sky was on Fire' documentary about war in Ukraine produced by Bucks County man

Squadron Energy wins award for rapid SAP cloud ERP rollout
Squadron Energy won the ERP Fast Growth award for swiftly deploying SAP's Public Cloud ERP, boosting operations and cutting reconciliation time by 70%.

Esk Valley resident pleads for automated river warning system at Cyclone Gabrielle inquest
A witness has warned the coroner that more people will be harmed, unless councils set alert levels for rivers.

Citizenship ceremony a record breaker
More than 50 new Kiwis from more than 15 countries were welcomed at a citizenship ceremony this week.

Some schools, ECEs close over concerns about asbestos-contaminated sand
The Ministry of Education has confirmed the number of schools and early learning centres in contact over asbestos-contamination concerns has doubled - with seven closing.

TikTok award winner Max: 'It takes me hours to make the content you scroll on the toilet'
Bemi Orojuogun, better known as bus aunty, won the award for video of the year.

Australian passenger kicked off cruise ship in Dunedin after assault
An Australian passenger has been kicked-off his cruise ship minus his family, after an assault off the coast of New Zealand.

Cyclist killed in ‘tragic accident’ during charity bike ride identified
A cyclist who died after a crash during a charity bike ride in Wairarapa has been identified as Raymond Allan Putt, 70, of Masterton.

Primary school principals at breaking point, union says, pointing to grim survey findings
Of the 228 principals surveyed, 96% said their health and wellbeing were being affected by curriculum changes and increased workload.

Concerns for man missing from Te Aroha
Police have asked for the public’s help in finding 44-year-old Louis, who failed to return home on Thursday.

Police officer jumps in sea to save woman stranded near Auckland's Castor Bay
The woman was trapped on rocks between Auckland's Castor Bay Beach and Kennedy Park.

Cook Islands PM says economy remains strong despite NZ funding pause
However, Mark Brown says New Zealand is "having issues" with the state of its own economy as Kiwis "are running away" to Australia.