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Scrutiny week: High profile issues dominate opening days
The first week of Parliament's final sitting block of 2025 is focused on scrutiny on past Government spending. Early conflict focused on animal welfare.

'Negotiate with your landlord' - Housing Minister's message to renters
Housing Minister Chris Bishop said renters should be taking advantage of the market.

Every retail company needs to be a technology company
Retailers in Australia and New Zealand must act like technology firms, using real-time data and strong security to thrive during peak shopping seasons.

More landslides in French Polynesia as more heavy rain expected
More landslides have occurred in the disaster-stricken township of Afaahiti, in French Polynesia, where eight people died following a major landslide.

Scotty Stevenson calls private school boys 'syrup suckers' in highly awkward cricket commentary
“A bit of catching practice for the syrup suckers, the Christ college boys,” Scotty Stevenson said in TVNZ’s cricket commentary on Wednesday.

Exiled MP taking Te Pati Maori boss to court
Exiled MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is taking Te Pati Maori president John Tamihere to court, after she was kicked out of her party.

What you need to know ahead of NZ's first IKEA opening
Many shoppers are bracing themselves for chaos as IKEA prepares to open the doors of its Auckland store.

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Thryv launches AI marketing tool to boost home service growth
Thryv has launched an AI marketing tool in Australia and New Zealand to help home service businesses automate sales and boost their online presence.

The stadium next to my house glows all night. Why and how can I stop it?
Coloured lights along the roofline glow all night, and one neighbour is wondering why.

‘About 12’ beneficiaries given non-financial sanctions in six months, MSD head confirms
Last August, Minister of Social Development Louise Upston announced the Government would be introducing new options for sanctioning for beneficiaries.

New Zealand Women's Rafting team head to Malaysia to compete
The New Zealand Women's R4 Rafting team has made it to Malaysia to compete in the International Rafting Federation World Championships.

Black Caps seize control after Jacob Duffy five-wicket bag
The Black Caps will take a healthy lead into day three at Hagley Oval on Thursday.

Four things to consider when choosing a business process outsourcing partner in 2026
In 2026, choosing a BPO partner means valuing AI adoption, orchestration skills, compliance and proven business benefits over just cost savings.

Metallica, Santa and IKEA - How Auckland Transport Operation Centre controls the city's traffic
Explainer - It looks like Mission Control, but it's actually where traffic for Auckland and much of the North Island is managed.

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey open to another alcohol tax hike
Last year, the government raised the levy from $11.5 million to $16.6m a year.

Black Ferns to face European heavyweights in home three-test series
The escalating rivalry between France and the Black Ferns is set for three more chapters in New Zealand next year.

Kindergarten staff' 'angry, aggrieved' at play sand asbestos clean up
It could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to decontaminate one operator's sites.

Swarbrick claim victory as Treasury reopens ‘billion-dollar’ liability
Treasury secretary Iain Rennie has confirmed that his department will quantify the costs that New Zealand may have to pay to meet the Paris climate change agreement.

Kiwi crowned World’s Best Jockey for third time
New Zealander James McDonald has won the World's Best Jockey title for the second consecutive year and third time overall.

Te Awamutu restaurant guest had a ‘strong resemblance’ to Howard from the Big Bang Theory ... funny that
Simon Helberg shocked staff at Fahrenheit Restaurant on Sunday.

Food safety authority doubles down on mouldy lunches being school's fault
However, the school's principal says otherwise.