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Moana Pasifika owners set to walk away from club - reports
The Auckland-based side have been battling on and off the field, and are bottom of the 11-team competition with a 1-7 losing record midway through the season.

Rakiura / Stewart Island residents face costly trips to mainland for health care
For a decade now, residents on Stewart Island have been forced to travel to the mainland to see a GP.

Watch: Thunderstorms hit Taranaki as active front marches south
Showers are lingering for the North Island on Wednesday with thunderstorms possible, while the South Island stays fairly dry until the afternoon.

Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says council 'unfairly targeted'
Moko Tepania defended having unelected iwi representatives on council committee.

Would you pay a Temu tax?
Struggling retailers are suggesting people shopping on overseas sites should pay a levy to help the local market.

New Zealanders' trust in news is up after years of slumps
But the latest annual survey says trust in social media as a news source is also up - and most of us still say we turn off and tune out the news.

ACTO launches role-based AI SuperAgents for Life Sciences
ACTO rolls out role-based AI SuperAgents for life sciences field teams, aiming to speed compliant access to approved content across sales and medical work.

Scottish island where Kiwi monk Justin Evans went missing not entirely isolated - local councillor
Scottish police have launched an extensive search for Justin Evans, 24, who disappeared from the Golgotha Monastery on Papa Stronsay, Orkney, just before midnight on Saturday.

Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit

Timaru cafe inundated with calls after AI tool lists phone number for hospital
An AI tool has been giving out the phone number for Sopheze Coffee Lounge instead of Timaru Hospital.

Government weighs future of Broadcasting Standards Authority
Paul Goldsmith says no final decision has been made, but confirmed the Government is considering whether to retain the authority.

Hands on: Google’s new desktop app is just another Gemini portal
Google literally built its business around search. Gmail became popular because you could quickly find and resurface old emails. But I’ve tried Google’s new Google app for Windows… and I’m not convinced. Google’s new freely downloadable Google app for desktop (available today on PCs using English) may remind you of the...

Sparq launches The Shop to test AI in live systems
Sparq opens The Shop to trial artificial intelligence in live-like settings, helping clients weigh risks and returns before investing.

What has happened to my Sharesies?
Share markets have had a pretty good run over the last decade, which has left some questioning their paltry returns.

Fuel crisis: Support workers challenge government to do their job for a day
"Our cars don't run on feel-good feelings," says Helen who adds that her job is costing her money.

Numecent links Cloudpager to Citrix Studio for VDI
Numecent adds native Cloudpager integration to Citrix Studio, letting administrators package apps for VDI without bloating desktop images.

Tantrum throwing golfer apologises for his Masters antics
Sergio Garcia lost his cool after a tee shot at Augusta.

RNZ remains New Zealand's most trusted news brand, survey reveals
Overall, New Zealanders' trust in the news has increased significantly since last year, new research reveals.

The danger of house plants going rogue
What started out as a trendy home décor plant a few years ago is now threatening to wreak havoc in our environment.

Dubai domestic spending nearly recovered to prewar levels, economic chief says