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Private equity-backed firms trail venture rivals on AI
Private equity-backed firms use paid AI tools more than most peers, but many still struggle to turn sponsor pressure into practical finance gains.

Rural football club takes legal action over 'unsustainable' fees
A club has taken its federation to the Disputes Tribunal, saying rising costs are unsustainable.

Seattle tops Karat's 2026 engineering talent rankings
Seattle tops Karat's 2026 engineering talent rankings as Toronto, Chicago and London surge in a shift away from traditional tech hubs.

CIQ launches C3 compatibility catalogue for Rocky Linux
CIQ unveils free C3 compatibility catalogue for Rocky Linux, giving vendors and enterprise buyers a three-tier way to verify support.

Coffee prices may rise, but no risk of supply shortage
Coffee isn't going to get cheaper, but there is currently no risk of supply shortage to Kiwis. Rising oil costs have put pressure on prices across New Zealand including food...

Kiwi entrepreneur's April Fool's post hits the wrong note
Founder of subletting platform Kiki, made a LinkedIn post on April Fool's Day that the company was going to shut down Kiki Club in London.

Man discovered he was being burgled when thief disconnected Wi-Fi modem
The victim went into his lounge to investigate why his internet had gone down, and noticed his television was missing.

Auckland drivers hit with record parking fines
New figures obtained by RNZ show nearly $49 million worth of infringements were issued by Auckland Transport in 2025 - a sharp increase from just over $18 million in 2020.

How NZ firms are cutting international travel costs
Roaming is no longer a minor nuisance - it’s a strategic hit to your business travel budget.

Winston Peters meets US Secretary of State as Trump again steps up threats to Iran
The pair discussed the conflict in the Middle East, alongside conversations about US-NZ relations, the Pacific Islands region and the Indo-Pacific.

French PM Sébastien Lecornu holds separate meetings with New Caledonia's politicians
Sébastien Lecornu has held two separate talks with New Caledonia's politicians due to opposing parties' differences.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of April 6 - 12
Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

'Suspicious' overnight farm fuel takes
An app that monitors farm fuel tanks is reporting an uptick in nighttime withdrawals, amid the fuel crisis.

Aussie cricket great charged with drink driving
Former Australia batsman David Warner was arrested in Sydney while on an Easter break from Pakistan Super League.

Charities facing demand call on government to reconsider fuel subsidy
One charity said they're seeing food requests also coming from people who are working, and families where both parents are working.

Australia vs NZ: Who's better prepared for fuel price spike?
Economist Paul Bloxham said the Reserve Bank was better placed than the Reserve Bank of Australia was two weeks ago, or was likely to be at its next meeting.

Rocket scientist turned doctor shares habits to slash household waste
Australian Anita Vandyke hopped off the corporate ladder and now devotes her time to writing about blogging how to live well and tread more lightly on the planet.

How to nurture your non-work self
The centrality of work in our lives can't be denied. But short of quitting our jobs, how do we shift the balance?

Winston Peters tells US secretary of state Marco Rubio of Iran war impact on NZ
The Foreign Minister expressed New Zealand's desire to see dialogue and de-escalation on the Middle East conflict during his meeting in Washington with the US Secretary of State.