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Watch: Chadwick Boseman posthumously honoured with Hollywood star
The late actor, who passed away in 2020 after a private battle with cancer, was celebrated for his role as Marvel’s Black Panther.

How to unlock customer data success this Black Friday
This Black Friday, retailers are set to leverage AI and unified customer data to transform seasonal sales spikes into year-round competitive advantages.

Rob Roy director says being working class was 'big bonus' in Hollywood
A new documentary puts the Broxburn-born filmmaker in front of the camera.

The tech shifts that will reshape logistics in 2026
In 2026, logistics will pivot towards proven robotics, practical AI, cloud resilience, and enhanced visibility to tackle rising complexity and costs.

Rams' brains to help research into head blows
Rams, which frequently butt heads, will provide Auckland University's centre for brain research a model population to study.

Salesforce debuts Agentforce Commerce for AI-driven retail sales
Salesforce launches Agentforce Commerce, a platform enabling retailers to sell via AI-driven channels like ChatGPT, boosting engagement and orders globally.

Air NZ cabin crew to strike in December
Crew say they are unhappy with the airline's latest offer.

Man charged after baby found with serious injuries in Hutt Valley
A man has been arrested and charged after a baby was found with serious, unexplained injuries in the Hutt Valley.

Over 1000 schools say they will back Te Tiriti, after Government removes obligation
This law change has put Education Minister Erica Stanford under pressure, facing heat from schools, from parents and, unusually, supporters of the change.

Weakening trend sees ANZ Bank cuts its farmgate milk price by 3.5 percent
The big banks are responding to an ongoing drop in global dairy prices.

Union calls for government to cover costs of removing asbestos-tainted sand from schools
Students at about 40 schools were forced to stay home, after asbestos was found in coloured play sand.

Man arrested after baby hospitalised with serious injuries in Hutt Valley
Police were called to a home in Avalon after a report of a disorder.

AI, unstructured data & risk-driven security to shape 2026
Enterprises in 2026 must master unstructured data and adopt risk-driven cybersecurity to gain an edge amid AI-driven digital transformation and rising threats.

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Contact centre agent burnout costs top AUD $20 million yearly
Contact centre agent burnout costs Australian firms over AUD $20 million annually, driven by high turnover and costly operational challenges.

Recreational fishers oppose Hauraki Gulf fishing reforms, Shane Jones says 'it's a bit late'
But Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says their leaders signed up to the policy, "so it's a bit late for them to cry now".

Who's really paying for 'incredibly aggressive' cash back competition?
Home loan borrowers are paying the price as competition heats up with cash back deals, one broker says.

Who's really paying for 'incredibly aggressive' cash back competition?
Cash back incentives have become the key way that banks attract new customers in recent years.

Fire and Emergency extends consultation deadline on proposed restructure
Unions now have an additional two weeks to respond on the loss of 140 non-firefighter roles.