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Propopoly wins FMA nod for tokenised NZ housing push
Propopoly secures FMA guidance to launch a tokenised housing platform, offering Kiwis fractional stakes in new-build projects nationwide.

Senior first responder facing child exploitation charges continues to keep name a secret
The man, whose name and occupation are suppressed, has pleaded not guilty.

Beyond Key opens Sydney office to drive APAC growth
Beyond Key has opened a Sydney office to anchor its APAC expansion, targeting digital transformation and cloud projects across the region.

Iran conflict: Request for Australian help shows the changing nature of warfare
The Australian government is considering a request for help with protection against Iranian drone and missile attacks.

SBS Bank taps Deloitte for cloud core banking overhaul
SBS Bank has chosen Deloitte to deliver a multi-year cloud core banking overhaul using Engine by Starling to modernise services.

Diabetic patient dies in hospital stairwell after urgently needed food delayed
A diabetic patient collapsed and died in a Waikato Hospital stairwell after a delay getting urgently needed food.

Law boss who repeatedly exposed female staff to porn can now be named
Although Damian Botherway clicked out of porn sites, the female staff still saw snippets and felt horror, shock, disgust, discomfort, embarrassment, and shame.

Petrol prices could near $4 as Iran conflict sends global oil soaring
Petrol prices could climb sharply in the coming weeks as global oil prices surge, with the AA warning motorists may eventually face prices approaching $4 a litre.

Finastra unveils AI tool to speed up bank payments ops
Finastra launches OperatorAssist AI to cut banks' payment investigation work, promising 20-30% faster exception handling and reduced costs.

First-home buyer: Cute ‘hippie’ cottage a retreat from city life for under $400k
It’s rare to find any kind of home for under $400,000 in Aotearoa these days, but this one is also packed with character.

Netgear expands AV-over-IP skills training in APAC
Netgear broadens its free AV-over-IP training in APAC, adding courses from 12 tech brands to tackle the region's networking skills gap.

Generate Summit unveils 2026 B2B marketer keynotes
Generate Summit names first 2026 keynotes for its Sydney B2B marketer conference, promising hands-on sessions and a strict no-selling rule.

Persistent opens AI innovation centre in Melbourne
Persistent has opened a Melbourne innovation hub to drive AI-led cloud modernisation and regional delivery for enterprise clients across ANZ.

Zac Lomax switches codes, signs with Western Force
Rugby Australia have secured the signature of the league superstar.

Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's expenses revealed
Expenses racked up by the former Deputy Police Commissioner during an affair included a night's accommodation at a hotel five minutes walk from Police National Headquarters.

‘He’s still not over it’: New generation of F1 but same old rival for Lawson
So much has changed in Formula 1 in 2026, but video replays show this two-year-old wound is yet to heal.

Kaikoura dairy farmer fined $35,000 for massive animal tracking failures
Trevor Ronald Bolton, who oversees two large dairy operations, was found to have neglected legal responsibilities for nearly 1000 cattle.

They came to perform at a New Zealand festival. Now Immigration officials are looking for 11 of them
Immigration NZ is scrambling to find a group of “performers” who came to New Zealand on special visas for the Indian Holi festival.

Asian and New Zealand share markets tumble
Markets across the region have tumbled at least 3% as oil prices surge.

Seven finals, one win: Black Caps' white-ball record hurts, but it could be worse
ANALYSIS: Not for the first time in recent years, Mitchell Santner’s men ran into the host nation in their pomp in a World Cup decider.