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Five AI shifts that will redefine enterprise strategy in 2026
By 2026, AI will reshape enterprise strategy with agentic AI, embedded systems, and human-centric transformation driving competitive edge and innovation.

Fire damage closes Blenheim dump
Six crews battled the blaze for hour at the Marlborough District Council's Resource Recovery Centre.

SEO Isn’t Dead: How GEO and the new dual-engine model will shape brand success in 2026
SEO is evolving in 2026 with Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), merging to boost digital authority and shape brand discovery in an AI-driven world.

Man assaults store worker despite being offered free kebab
The 30-year-old allegedly assaulted a worker and stole cash despite the free food offer.

Delays on SH1 in Auckland as truck crash blocks lanes
A crash on State Highway 1 in north Auckland is causing delays for motorists, with one lane northbound and one lane southbound blocked.

‘Bring him back,’ judge demands as stalker criticises ‘excessive’ sentence
Joshua Moffatt, who has nine protection orders against him, had just avoided a sentence of imprisonment when comments made to the judge landed him back in the dock.

Man jailed over discovery of 31,000 child abuse files
A search warrant was executed at his home in February, where investigators seized five devices.

Weather: Christchurch leads the way as summer arrives early
While there was wet weather in parts of the country on Friday, forecasters say things should clear up for most at the weekend.

Community mourns death of beloved Takapuna Grammar School teacher
Students and parents pay tribute to Kevin Hu, a much-loved maths teacher who died in a diving accident in Fiji.

What will the new pet bond mean for tenants and landlords?
The Government says the change was made with the intent of increasing choices of rental for tenants with pets.

Education overhaul: Everything that changed in 2025, and what's in store for 2026
The government's sweeping - and controversial - changes to the education system are not over yet.

NTT & OptQC to build million-qubit optical quantum computer
NTT and OptQC will collaborate to develop a 1-million-qubit optical quantum computer operating at room temperature by 2030, targeting complex industrial challenges.

Truck crash blocks lanes in both directions on Auckland motorway
NZTA said a median barrier was damaged in the incident and lanes cannot be reopened until the barrier is made safe.

The Kiwi flanker who took on Wales now plays for them against All Blacks
Taine Plumtree will face old Wellington and Blues team-mates when lining up against the All Blacks in Cardiff.

Temperatures soar to 30C - but they’ll come crashing down soon
The high temperatures dominating many parts of the country today are not set to last, with a southerly change set to cool things down again.

Air force to replace ageing Boeing 757s with new Airbus fleet
The Airbus A321XLRs will offer longer range, greater fuel efficiency, and the ability to carry around 120 passengers and up to 9100kg of cargo.

Redefining IT: The strategic benefits of SaaS ERP
Organisations are shifting from on-premises ERP to cloud-based SaaS, freeing IT to drive innovation and strategic growth in real time.

Katikati schools, medical centre lockdown lifted after police catch wanted person
Katikati College and Katikati Primary School say all students are safe and accounted for.

Driver killed in Coromandel intersection crash identified
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Tairua Whitianga Road and Moewai Road just after 10am on Wednesday.

Steep rise in anti-Semitic offences in NZ after October 7
There’s been a sharp rise in anti-Semitic offences since Hamas’ October 7 attacks two years ago and Israel’s devastating response in Gaza.