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Shaping the future of technology talent: Insights from Adam Shapley
Adam, Managing Director at Hays ANZ, leads insights on IT contractor rates, revealing skill shortages and rising wages amid evolving tech recruitment trends.

Gastro-stricken Silver Ferns topple England for impressive series win
Even a nasty stomach bug can’t deny Silver Ferns’ series win in England, closing out chaotic 2025 on positive note ahead of coach’s return.

Peters won't rate Luxon’s performance - for now
Winston Peters was asked how he rated Christopher Luxon’s performance as PM. Peters wouldn’t do it, saying stability was critically important.

Government halts new puberty blockers prescriptions for gender-affirming care
The government is halting new prescriptions of puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria.

Critics scoff after Microsoft warns AI feature can infect machines and pilfer data
Integration of Copilot Actions into Windows is off by default, but for how long?

Gisborne charity boxing event to go ahead after organisers agree to drop some fighters
The go-ahead came after organisers agreed to a police request to drop some fighters from the line-up.

Tonga election: Polls open for voters to elect new Legislative Assembly
There are 71 candidates vying for a seat in parliament, including eight women.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor to play shows in Hamilton and Christchurch
The Murder on the Dancefloor singer will be bringing her hit songs to Aotearoa in 2026.

Developer unveils plans for luxury apartments at site of Eastbourne fruit shop
Locals are worried about how tall the new building will be, and whether it will change the the character of the Wellington village.

Government halts new puberty blockers prescriptions for gender-affirming care
Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March says the government is "buying into imported culture wars" .

Review: Metallica fans finally get their spiritual experience at Eden Park
Headsbanging, fists raised, more than 55,000 faithful fans made the pilgrimage to worship their thrash gods for one New Zealand show.

Man charged with murder after death in New Plymouth CBD
Another man who was found with critical injuries died at the scene.

NZ citizenship application fees to rise for first time in 22 years
Citizenship services were funded entirely by applicants, not taxpayers, meaning the increase would not affect public finances, the DIA statement said.

Developer unveils plans for luxury apartments at site of Eastbourne fruit shop
A developer taking over the site of an iconic Wellington fruit shop has unveiled his plans to transform the building into luxury apartments.

British disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bexter is heading to New Zealand
The British star will serve her glossy disco pop to fans in Hamilton and Christchurch in February next year.

'Absolutely ludicrous': Casey Costello defends plunge in global tobacco control ranking
The country plummeted from second in the world in 2023 to 53rd in the 2025 Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index.

Why the New Zealand dollar has plunged to 13-year lows
Why the Kiwi is struggling against Australia's, Britain's and China's currencies.

One bank claims it’s the only one to have passed on the full benefit of OCR cuts
The bank said it had “demonstrated market leading action” by cutting its floating home loan rate by 3.1% during the time the Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 3%.

‘Very beautiful’: A new robot dances for Putin days after embarrassing faceplant
The unusual event was watched closely by Putin’s bodyguards, one of whom stood between the robot and the Russian leader afterwards to make sure it moved away from him and did not get too close.

No suspicious circumstances for woman's death in Otahuhu
Emergency services were called to a property in the early hours on Monday and the death was then treated as unexplained.

Resident describes hearing gunshots in neighbourhood on Kapiti Coast
The person was outside when they heard loud voices and what "appeared to be a gunshot" from a property in Waikanae.