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Great leaders don't have All the Answers - They Ask The Right Questions
In modern tech, the strongest leaders aren't answer-givers but question-askers, building trust, safety and innovation through curiosity.

Two arrested after man hurt in South Auckland shooting
A 23-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman have been charged.

Weather system could hit North Island next week, but path still unclear
The system over the Coral Sea has a moderate risk of turning into a Tropical Cyclone in the coming days as it heads towards Australia.

Woman, 83, named following fatal Auckland crash
Marian Elizabeth Kilgour died after a crash on Commodore Drive in January.

NZ spy chiefs warn of extremism risk as teenage boys dominate investigations
Our national security agencies are worried about New Zealand’s young men.

Government finances in better shape than expected as Treasury records smaller deficit
The data was out on Thursday with Treasury releasing its financial statements for the seven months ended January 31, 2026.

How the gift of unstinting support early in my career inspired me to start paying it forward
An early-career product manager finds confidence through a mentor's authentic support, inspiring her to uplift others and pay it forward.

Auckland sees biggest growth in consumer spending in two years
Worldline NZ's payment data shows modest growth is holding steady elsewhere.

Qatar 'categorically rejects' Iranian claims that Doha was not targeted by missiles

Putin accuses Ukraine of 'terrorist attack' as tanker hit off Malta

Hezbollah chief vows not to surrender

Iranian state TV hacked with message from Crown Prince Pahlavi as regime tightens media control

First UK government flight to leave Middle East with more planned

Apple unveils its cheapest laptop ever
Apple has made its biggest push yet into low-end laptops, aiming to challenge Windows PCs and Chromebooks for budget-minded shoppers.

Second person charged with murder of Pakuranga courier driver
The 35-year-old will appear at the Manukau District Court on Thursday, charged with the murder of Tuipulotu Vi.

Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts
The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.

Police charge second person in Pakuranga Heights homicide investigation
The 35-year-old Waiuku man is the second person to face court in relation to the death of 59-year-old Tuipulotu Vi.

Multi-sport adventurer who cheated death on New Zealand's highest peak dies after bike crash
A man who survived a devastating fall on Mt Cook has died after a cycling collision in Christchurch. Now the multi-sport community is in mourning.

Rescuers hike through night to reach 'hypothermic' tourist
Police highlighted the importance of locator beacons following the challenging rescue.

Arrests made following Saturday morning shooting in Papakura
A 23-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman are accused of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Thick smoke seen billowing from fire in Auckland’s Ponsonby
Five crews rushed to the fire on Tawariki St.

Bank to pay $2.1m penalty after 25,000 customers overcharged
Justice O’Gorman said the penalty must create a "strong incentive" for banks to maintain adequate systems.

The most powerful thing a woman in tech can do in 2026? Choose her own story
In 2026, women in tech are urged to reclaim narrative power, redefining success on their own terms amid pressures of scale, speed and visibility.

Watch: US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship
Authorities say they rescued 32 crew from the IRIS Dena but another 148 are missing.

Middle East conflict 'doesn't stop American diplomacy' in Pacific, top US official says
The second-highest-ranking official in the US Department of State says Washington is not letting the conflict in the Middle East stop it from advancing US economic and security priorities in the Pacific region.

NZ spy agency providing Iran war threat intelligence
The GCSB Director-General told MPs it was a very volatile geopolitical environment.