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Fuel price complaints on the rise as Commerce Commission receives 140 over past month
The Commerce Commission says its received about 140 complaints about rising fuel prices over the past month - about 10 percent of its total complaints.

NeuBird AI study finds gap on incident management AI
NeuBird AI study finds execs and engineers sharply split on AI for incident management as alert fatigue fuels outages and burnout.

'A very close eye' being kept on Cyclone Vaianu's possible threat to North Island
Its exact path and intensity are still unknown but it could bring heavy rain and strong winds, MetService says.

Heavy rain in North Island, with tropical cyclone ‘increasingly likely’ to hit NZ
The cyclone is forecast to move southwards and bring the potential for strong winds, heavy rain and large swells to parts of the country on Sunday.

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.

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.

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.

Global dairy prices fall for first time this year
NZX head of dairy insights Cristina Alvarado said the supply overhang and freight uncertainty were weighing on demand.

‘Not part of the puzzle’: Ameliaranne Ekenasio on Silver Ferns silence
Former captain reveals she has not heard from coach Dame Noeline Taurua since making herself unavailable for selection.

Warriors star’s ban doubled as challenge fails at judiciary
Adam Pompey had an unsuccessful visit to the judiciary on Tuesday evening.

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.

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

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.