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Official cash rate cut to 2.25 percent
With interest rates coming down again, questions now turn to how many cuts might still be to come.

HP is betting $1 billion on AI — even if it means cutting thousands of jobs, says CEO

Hundreds of international paddlers descend on Rarotonga for Vaka Eiva festival
Over 700 paddlers from around the world are in Rarotonga this week to compete in the biggest week of paddling on the Cook Islands sporting calendar.

Rugby Australia won't push Kiwi coach out early despite Wallabies' horror run
The pressure is mounting on Joe Schmidt to get the Wallabies back to winning form, but he won’t be pushed out the door early.

Two seriously injured in truck crash blocking SH2 near Maramarua
Diversions in place from Monument Rd to Heaven Rd

‘Hot days and hot nights’ for the next few days, forecaster says
Metservice has put out a heat alert in Napier and temperatures will hit the high 20s in many parts of the country.

Houses selling at a loss hit a 12 year high
About one in five Auckland residential properties (19.3%) sold for less than their original purchase price in the third quarter, up from up from 15.9% in the second quarter.

Auckland executive paid teen $1000 for sex, exchanged Uber Eats for intimate photos
The man, who described himself as a 'sugar daddy' on on Snapchat, has admitted paying a teenage girl for sex.

Reggae fans ‘gutted’ as questions remain over cancellation of popular music festival
Organisers of One Love announced on Tuesday that they were cancelling the 2026 edition, citing a series of“ several challenging situations”.

Hurricane Electric Expands Network in New Zealand
Deployment at Data Vault Auckland will provide improved connectivity options to businesses across Auckland and throughout New Zealand.

HP New Zealand celebrates top partners & sustainability leaders
HP New Zealand honoured top partners and sustainability leaders in its 2025 Partner Awards, celebrating innovation and collaboration in tech across the country.

Ministers were warned against teen welfare crackdown, documents reveal
Officials said the changes could actually increase long-term benefit dependency.

Google, the Sleeping Giant in Global AI Race, Now ‘Fully Awake’

A $4 Billion Reason to Buy Nokia Stock Now

HP puts a number on how many jobs it'll cut due to AI

Reserve Bank to make big call: Interest rate cut expected today
A 25-point rate cut is widely expected, but RBNZ forecasts will be closely watched.

Blues unveil white home jersey in Super Rugby throwback
The Blues have launched an entirely different jersey in recognition of Super Rugby’s foundation year when they were the inaugural champions.

Government's pricing push as it signs off Whanganui-Ruapehu water plan
Due to ‘affordability issues’ in Ruapehu, the councils were told to explore options including ‘harmonised pricing’ and joining a bigger group.

Why posture during movement matters more than how you sit or stand
The old advice to "sit up straight" and "pull your shoulders back" can also cause a cascade of unwanted problems.

$500 million indoor sport and aquatics centre to open in Christchurch next month
People will be able to whizz down a hydroslide, shoot some hoops or relax in a sauna at Parakiore as soon as the sun is up on 17 December.

Two NZ women arrested at Australian border over alleged drugs importation worth $38m
Inside their suitcases, border control officers allegedly found a white crystalline substance that tested positive for methamphetamine.

Regional council revamp 'pretty serious attack' on Treaty rights - Andrew Little
The coalition's proposals would impact Maori representation that's been guaranteed under the Treaty of Waitangi, Wellington's mayor says.