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Scott Robertson’s tenure as All Blacks coach - in results
Scott Robertson ended his role as All Blacks coach with a record of 20 wins and 7 loses during his two-year tenure at the helm.

Recast & System Centre Dudes launch free Intune tools
Recast and System Centre Dudes team up to offer free, community-built Intune tools and webinars led by Microsoft MVPs worldwide.

Family and friends gather at scene of Waitarere Beach shooting
The sister of Benjamin Timmins says she feared intense pressure on the family was coming to a crisis - "but nothing like this".

Crash on state highway leaves serious injuries, motorists urged to avoid area
State Highway 6, also known as Great North Rd, has been closed near Eglinton St following a two-vehicle crash reported just after 3pm.

AI sprawl to create waste as firms chase tools, not trust
Uncoordinated AI rollouts risk creating costly “AI sprawl” and waste by 2026, with Nintex warning trust and governance are lagging.

Indonesian VP cancels visit in West Papua after attack
Indonesia's vice-president cancelled a visit in West Papua after a shooting attack on an aircraft in the area.

Inquisitive kea rescued after becoming trapped in water tank
A climber found the bird stuck in the tank after hearing its calls echo overnight in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.

Who is Jordan Smith, the Australian Open’s newest millionaire?
On Wednesday night, 29-year-old Sydneysider Jordan Smith beat the best tennis players in the world to win $1 million.

Review: Why Hamnet is more than a march through sadness
What we really get is a release so intense that it becomes an ode to the power of drama.

‘No one in mind’ for next ABs coach, NZ Rugby boss says
The All Blacks will have a new coach this year with Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson having been dumped midway through his four-year contract.

Health warnings lifted from Lyttelton bays after sewage overflow
There was a sewage leak last week in Corsair Bay when a septic tank overflowed after bottles were flushed down public toilets.

‘Turn your backs’: Ethnic leaders call for calm after Sikh parade disruptions
Community leaders seek dialogue after a protest group linked to Destiny Church has confronted religious processions in South Auckland and Tauranga in recent weeks.

Friends mourn ‘genuine nice guy’ who died in Christchurch house fire
Police said they were called around 4pm on Tuesday to assist fire crews with the blaze at a property on Korimako Lane in Sydenham.

IDeaS scores triple recognition at 2026 HotelTechAwards
IDeaS wins twice and places once at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, underscoring growing demand for connected hotel revenue and planning tools.

AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034
AI data management is set to surge to USD $239.15bn by 2034 as cloud, streaming data and governance needs reshape enterprise data strategy.

Netball NZ gets new interim boss and a high performance expert
Netball New Zealand has appointed an interim chief executive and a new Silver Ferns high performance lead, who both come with impressive CVs.

Local churches aid Beth Israel after arson attack

Ugandans choose between pop star and veteran leader in presidential poll

Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia

IDF Givati Brigade soldier arrested, charged in suspected Iran espionage

Four arrests, firearms seized, in relation to gang member's funeral
Police said they launched a significant operation as gang members travelled to the city for the event.

Explainer: What Scott Robertson’s axing means for the All Blacks and NZ Rugby
Explainer: It's only January but the most dramatic and far-reaching event in the All Black season has just happened. Jamie Wall breaks down the unprecedented firing of Scott Robertson.