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Watch live: Prime Minister speaks after meeting with the Iwi Chairs Forum
Government and diplomatic corps representatives are being welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi day.

SEON recognised for AI-led fraud detection leadership
SEON wins Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Award for AI-driven fraud and AML platform innovation.

Wanted man shot by police after allegedly pointing shotgun at officers
A person is in hospital and a hotel cordoned off as police go door to door.

Wanted man in hospital after shoot out with police in Hamilton
A man is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shoot out with officers in central Hamilton, police say.

Banks struggle to turn AI spending into real revenue gains
Banks worldwide pour billions into AI, but Dyna.Ai warns only a small minority are turning pilots into tangible, scalable revenue gains.

Ducks euthanised after found hunting and killing native puteketeke chicks
DOC's Dean Nelson says staff were horrified to see graphic photos of the chicks being eaten alive, as it was unusual for ducks to prey on other birds.

New Plymouth cycleway: 'Mallowpuff' lane dividers to replace controversial 'Tim Tams'
Some of New Plymouth's concrete cycleway separators are set to be replaced.

‘It was shocking to see’: Killer ducks euthanised after eating Bird of the Century chicks
Three mallard ducks have been euthanised after being caught in the “graphic” act of preying, hunting and eating alive newly-hatched native puteketeke chicks.

Netflix and Warner Bros struggle to defend merger
Concerns were raised by a subcommittee including potential price rises and the future of cinemas.

Shallow 4.4 earthquake rattles lower North Island
More than 1500 people reported feeling the moderate tremor.

Three men linked to Head Hunters gang sentenced to life in prison for murder
The men were found guilty of murdering West Auckland teenager Jayden Mamfredos-Nair nearly three years ago.

Aspire Systems buys Assurity in AI testing expansion
Aspire Systems acquires New Zealand-founded Assurity, creating a 900-strong quality engineering group to boost AI-driven software testing.

Ardie Savea scapegoating 'totally unfair': All Blacks speak out on Razor-gate
Senior team mates have closed ranks after the superstar bore backlash over Scott Robertson's sacking.

Teenager handed first Football Ferns call-up in wake of Phoenix hat-trick
Pia Vlok is one of three uncapped players selected by Michael Mayne for the start of Oceania World Cup qualifying later this month.

Gold rush spurs buyers to hunt for precious metal on Trade Me
However, there's a warning that jewellery may not be the best way to get an investment slice of the precious metals action.

Nvidia's $100 billion OpenAI deal has seemingly vanished
Two AI giants shake market confidence after investment fails to materialize.

Dane Coles confirmed as missing piece in All Black coach appointment panel
NZR has confirmed that Dane Coles is the recently retired player on its appointments panel.

Rail stress from heavy-tonnage traffic led to Ontario derailment, TSB reports

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NZ Rugby confirms ex-All Black joins appointment panel to select next coach
Former test hooker Dane Coles will help decide who will replace Scott Robertson as coach of the All Blacks.

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake shakes central NZ
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake has struck at the top of the South Island, causing “moderate” shaking.

PNG's Raymond Diho living his dream playing for Vanuatu United FC in OFC Pro-League
At just 19 years old, Papua New Guinea international Raymond Diho is living his dream after signing his first pro football contract with Vanuatu United FC.