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3D whole-body melanoma scanner launched in New Zealand
Auckland clinic unveils Skinscape 360, a 3D whole-body melanoma scanner using 92 cameras to speed early skin cancer detection in New Zealand.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins to deliver State of the Nation speech
The party is not promising many bells and whistles ahead of the address.

Christchurch father and son in hospital after 'bloodbath' dog attack
A friend of the dogs' owner said the two dogs were usually very obedient and the attack came out of nowhere.

Million dollar bogeys: Ryan Fox banks $1m payday despite late fade
New Zealand’s Ryan Fox and Lydia Ko have both achieved top-10 Tour finishes over the weekend.

Man, 64, charged after indecent assaults involving students and staff in Auckland
A 64-year-old man faces multiple charges after incidents involving students and staff.

NZ Rugby agrees to new deal with players
Parties have agreed to a new three-year collective agreement for professional rugby in New Zealand from 2026 to 2028.

Teaching Council CEO resigns after probe finds $1.7m spent with firm run by husband
Teaching Council CEO Lesley Hoskin has resigned following the release of a highly critical report.

Island-hopping in the deep south where kiwi outnumber people 50 to one
With its kaimoana-rich waters, starry skies and every chance of seeing New Zealand’s national bird, Rakiura Stewart Island is an ideal late summer getaway.

‘People knock on the door because it’s such an amazing spot’: Coffee industry hotshot selling waterfront home
Wellington businessman Geoff Marsland bought the property in 2011 after knocking on the door.

Xero unveils Ignite tier for partners in Australia, NZ
Xero launches Ignite tier in Australia and New Zealand, bundling invoicing, cash coding and Hubdoc from AUD $35 a month for small firms.

Samson Aruwa, who rescued people from a fatal stairwell pile up at a Dunedin student flat recognised for courage
University of Otago student Sophia Crestani died at the overcrowded party in October 2019, she was carried out of the pile by Samson Aruwa.

Hipkins speech like 'lump of jelly' filled with sentiment, says Willis
If Labour does not come up with policy, "the Greens and Te Pati Maori are ready to go", says National's deputy leader.

Hipikins speech like 'lump of jelly' filled with sentiment, says Willis
If Labour does not come up with policy, "the Greens and Te Pati Maori are ready to go", says National's deputy leader.

Man charged over indecent assaults of Auckland students, teacher
The incidents took place on Auckland's North Shore.

Securing the future: Simplified management, Scalable growth, and built-in compliance for K-12
SonicWall unveils unified tools to help overstretched K-12 IT teams simplify security, scale quickly and embed compliance by design.

Ex- Government employee frightened former partner and breached protection orders, court hears
An ex-Government employee continued to confront his former colleague and partner, and she has told the court “I was frightened”.

Workday appoints Yen Yen Tan to steer Southeast Asia AI
Workday names veteran tech leader Yen Yen Tan to its Asia-Pacific advisory board to sharpen its AI and cloud push in Southeast Asia.

Pre-term baby died at Auckland hospital while nurse took break
A late pre-term baby who died at Auckland City Hospital was left unchecked for more than an hour while a nurse took a break.

Watch: Under the Wellington sign, a pod of dolphins entertain onlookers
Over 50 dolphins were seen in Evans Bay on Sunday.

Compression, redistribution and friction: Three ways AI is shifting lawyers from ‘performers’ to ‘producers’
AI is speeding legal work, shifting risk upward and forcing lawyers to move from hands-on performers to orchestrators of judgement and control.