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'Self-learning' AI big boon for Qualtrics' CX
Qualtrics says AI is helping businesses cut churn, boost revenue and uncover richer customer feedback by analysing calls and surveys.

Watch: Forklift truck on fire at Port Nelson
Nelson City Council harbourmaster says they can’t give any more information.

One dead, road blocked, after three vehicle crash in North Otago
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Mile Flat Road and State Highway 1 near Hampden, around 2:15pm.

Virginity testing ban bill drawn from ballot
Parliament has drawn Labour MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan's bill to ban virginity testing in New Zealand from the ballot.

PGG holds first NZ-wide wool auction, after 'difficult' consolidation decision
Major wool broker PGG is consolidating its North and South Island auctions to Christchurch, ending 140 years of auctions in Napier.

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman suspended from Parliament for five days
Maiki Sherman has been suspended from Parliament from May 1 to May 6.

Winston Peters 'very confused' over handling of Iran war emails
The prime minister's office said Winston Peters admitted his mistake in releasing emails about the official stance on the United States' attack on Iran.

The sub-two-hour hero: Sabastian Sawe’s triumphant return to Kenya
Marathon world record-breaker Sabastian Sawe receives a hero's welcome in Nairobi after his historic 1:59:30 run at the London Marathon.

Air NZ cuts more regional flights due to fuel prices
Air New Zealand has announced a third round of cuts to domestic flight routes due to continued high jet fuel prices.

DOC hunts for evidence after reports dog killed eight penguins at Dunedin beach
Eight little penguins are reported to have been killed by a dog at a popular Dunedin beach, but their bodies have vanished. DOC is now making an urgent plea for evidence.

One arrested after stabbing in Hastings
Police said two victims had been taken to hospital and one person has been arrested.

Wild weather keeps Palmerston North's Wildbase Hospital busy with displaced seabirds
The birds at Wildbase Hospital are named after where they were found, like Patea the albatross.

Mass bike rides under scrutiny after cyclists ‘swarm car’ and ‘abuse’ motorists
Police confirm bad behaviour and vow to take appropriate action.

‘Just really relieved’: Mother of March 15 victim says Court of Appeal’s ruling brings some comfort after years of anguish
For Rosemary Omar, whose 24 year old son Tariq was murdered at Al Noor Mosque in 2019, the ruling brings comfort after years of painful legal processes.

Hollyoaks storyline 'devastating but important'
In the Channel 4 soap, Diane Hutchinson is dealing with a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis.

Loud explosions as forklift catches fire at Port Nelson
Firefighters are working to contain the oil and diesel runoff.

National Iwi Chairs Forum calls for halt to proposed Waitangi Treaty clause changes
The national forum has voiced its "strongest possible" opposition to the proposed amendments and the process of change.

Air NZ makes further cuts to regional flights
Nelson mayor Nick Smith said the cuts were "disappointing news".

Charity to send thousands of stoves and water boilers to Ukraine
Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation (Kiwi K.A.R.E) have already distributed 8000 stoves and water boilers to Ukrainian families behind the frontlines with no power.

Make no mistake, Winston Peters’ email release embarrassing PM was not a mistake at all
ANALYSIS: Winston Peters shows who is boss, outplays Christopher Luxon in embarrassing email release

One-year fixed spot on for borrowers - ANZ
ANZ economists see little value in fixing mortgages for more than one year from a pure cost perspective.