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Family ‘absolutely devastated’ by loss of ‘beloved’ grandson and grandma in Papamoa landslide
The grandson and grandmother who died in a landslide in Papamoa last week have been identified as Austen Keith Richardson, 10, and Yao Fang, 71.

Forrester maps ten edge & IoT trends set to shape 2025
AI at the edge, observability and Zero Trust security head Forrester’s ten edge and IoT trends it says will redefine enterprise tech in 2025.

Armed police arrest man who fled stolen vehicle on foot after tyres spiked
A person has been taken into custody after a driver fled a stolen vehicle on foot in the suburb of Awapuni in Palmerston North.

1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb discovered in Mexico features enormous owl sculpture symbolizing death

Parliament returns for 2026, first poll shows boost for NZ First, Labour
As it happenedLabour, the Greens and Te Pati Maori say the PM is catering to the greedy and elite.

Coromandel's ongoing recovery as state of emergency comes to an end
As the district tried to dry out it had challenges ahead, including two major slips on its main state highway and 63 storm-damaged homes.

More yellow-legged hornet queens found in Auckland
The number of yellow-legged hornet queens found in Auckland has risen to 45 - 32 of them with nests.

A ‘number of questions’ about landslide disaster to be answered – and possibly two inquiries
Mahe Drysdale said the council was currently exploring options for its own review into the incident.

Qualcomm backs SpotDraft to scale on-device contract AI with valuation doubling toward $400M

California's Newsom accuses TikTok of suppressing Trump criticism

AI tools reshape accounting workflows & client work
AI has shifted from hype to an everyday tool for accountants, reshaping workflows, client work and skills as agentic systems loom.

Woolworths Te Awamutu supermarket closed briefly due to diesel fumes
Woolworths Te Awamutu shut briefly after fumes entered a storeroom while a sprinkler system and generator were tested.

As it happened: Parliament returns for 2026, first poll shows boost for NZ First, Labour
As it happened: Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Maori say the PM is catering to the greedy and elite.

Family mourn 'treasured son' and 'beloved Nai Nai' killed in Welcome Bay landslide
They have been named as 10-year-old Austen Keith Richardson and his grandmother, 71-year-old Yao Fang.

Watch: Muddy Muscle Car Madness event scars showgrounds in Christchurch
Donations are required to fix Rangiora’s island of muck after Muscle Car Madness event churned up grass.

Grandson and grandmother killed in Papamoa landslide identified
The grandson and grandmother who died in a landslide in Papamoa last week have been identified as Austen Keith Richardson, 10, and Yao Fang, 71.

Hellbound Returns: Australia’s Metal Cruise Locked In For January 2027

Luxon's invite to Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza needs 'measured look' - Winston Peters
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says advice from his ministry is being prepared "as we speak".

Meta to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
Under the plan, access to the platforms' core services would remain free to use.

National only a whisker ahead of Labour on the economy - poll
The result will be a worry for the National Party, having battled two years of economic headwinds after promising to get the country back on track.

The $300 appliance Australian wildcard wants to treat herself to from $555k prize money
After winning prize money of more than half a million at the Australian Open, Maddison Inglis says a new car remains on hold, but she will treat herself.

Hybrid mesh security emerges to counter AI cyber risks
As hybrid IT sprawl fuels blind spots and AI-driven attacks, experts say only a zero trust, hybrid mesh rethink can secure modern networks.

Why cybersecurity frameworks matter more than ever
As cyber spend soars past USD $100 billion, rising breaches show Australian firms need clear security frameworks more than extra tools.

Woman dies after Christchurch Hospital staff missed signs of sepsis, HDC report says
A HDC report says the hospital failed to give her reasonable care which meant diagnosis was delayed.