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Is 'March Madness' already hitting Auckland commuters?
The spike in Auckland traffic congestion is known as 'March Madness', but are travel times already picking up?

‘Never seen anything like it’: Hawke’s Bay mega-home could be NZ’s largest single-storey
“The scale of the property, the space around it — it’s something exceptional.”

Are workplaces designed to earn our trust in AI?
Firms race to embed AI, yet staff fear risk and job loss. Can redesigning work and sharing control finally earn employees’ trust?.

Teaching Council fell short in managing conflicts of interest, investigation finds
The Public Service Commission has published its investigation into procurement and conflicts of interest management.

Where NZ is failing on infrastructure, and what its 10 year priorities could be
Te Waihanga, the NZ Infrastructure Commission, has released its final National Infrastructure Plan.

Tonga illicit drug problem not as widespread as perceived, police chief says
Commissioner Geoff Turner says the illicit drug issue in the country is "not at the scale that some people think it is", Matangi Tonga Online reported on Monday.

Matt Utai believed shot in Sydney drive-by
The 44-year-old has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being treated on the scene by paramedics after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.

France bans its own player for remainder of Games after Olympic ice hockey brawl
Unlike the NHL, fighting is a game misconduct under International Ice Hockey Federation rules.

Former Kiwis and NRL star shot multiple times in Sydney drive-by shooting
Former NRL star Matt Utai has been shot in the chest and leg in a brazen drive-by shooting in Sydney’s south-west on Tuesday morning.

Bullet dodged: Aussie investors spared as US crypto giant freezes funds
A planned crypto fund with Australian links quietly failed to launch, shielding local investors from the fallout of the BlockFills withdrawal freeze.

Teen arrested after Auckland BMX Club arson
Waitakere BMX Club’s canteen was set alight on November 24, causing $50,000 worth of damage.

Teaching Council fell ‘well short’ of standards, investigation finds
Key findings included procurement activity that did not comply with the council’s own policies and fell short of system expectations, and a significant conflict of interest involving the chief executive that was not properly identified, documented or managed.

New Zealand's first national infrastructure plan unveiled
The plan lays out 16 changes and 10 priorities needed to fix and update the nation's struggling roads, water, hospitals, schools and courts.

Babies born to Kiwi mums under age 25 reach record low
Kiwi mums are having babies older than they were a generation ago, according to new Stats NZ data.

Pharmacists vote to accept Health NZ pay offer
The agreement covers pay and conditions for pharmacists, pharmacy assistants and technicians.

Famous ‘Lovers’ Arch’ in Italy Collapses into Sea on Valentine’s Day Following Severe Weather

Industry Expert: “It’s Not About How Many Brands Are Coming, It’s About How Many Of Today’s Brands Will Still Be Here”

Virtual IT Group names Maurice McCarthy as chief executive
Virtual IT Group appoints Maurice McCarthy as chief executive to drive ANZ expansion and embed AI across its managed IT and security services.

Chocolate prices soar by 20% as food costs climb, but there is relief elsewhere
In contrast to food, petrol and diesel prices decreased in January, according to Stats NZ.

Arrest over fire that gutted Waitakere BMX club
The fire destroyed more than $50,000 worth of property at the west Auckland club last year.

Brother of All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu admits drugs charges
John Lomu was charged in 2024 alongside another man.

How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm
Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.