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Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Sage Intacct's Jon Fasoli says its AI uses a “glass box” model, exposing data, permissions and audit logs to boost confidence.

CollectivIQ adds model choice & image tools for teams
CollectivIQ expands its AI platform with model selection, image generation and team workspaces as chief executive officer John Davie backs multi-model use.

Brazil’s Congress reduces Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence

Does the 'Jessica' tantrum trend really work?
Whether it's at home or in the middle of a shopping centre, tantrums can test the patience of any parent or caregiver.

Worst March month for liquidations in 11 years
More companies went into liquidation in March 2026 than in any other March since 2015, new data shows.

‘Shocked, disgusted, sickened’ – council contractor blamed for headstone damage
Nelsonians have been left “disgusted” by damage to their loved ones’ headstones at Marsden Cemetery.

Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.

Tongan scholars reawaken ancient musical tradition
Reawakening the art and practice of the Tongan bamboo nose flute is part of an exhibition in Porirua.

US Congress ends record-shattering goverment shutdown
The bill to fund the department, which has gone unfunded for 75 days, now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature.

Catherine Zeta-Jones joins Sir Anthony Hopkins in Dylan Thomas film
Pictures released on Wednesday show Zeta-Jones who joins Sir Anthony and Aneurin Barnard.

Jeff Buckley doco humanises the man beyond the tortured myth
The otherworldly singer-guitarist died at 30 and struggled with fame. His guitarist and a new movie honour Buckley's humanity and musical genius.

Claims City Fitness misled nearly 200,000 people with membership costs
The gym chain faced 16 charges under the Fair Trading Act .

Property prices rise - but for how long?
Property values lifted slightly in April, says data firm Cotality, but any strength in the market will likely be challenged in the coming months. According to Cotality's data, the national...

Government urged to take stronger stand over Kiwi ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi
Labour's immigration spokesperson says Winston Peters is not doing enough to support Everlee Wihongi.

Israel rights group petitions top court to order release of 14 Gaza doctors

Australia’s Most Iconic Trains Just Got A Luxury Upgrade

Israel releases Palestinian journalist Ali Samoudi

Canada's TSB again calls for PTC-type system in report on BNSF collision

Former National MP Chris Finlayson calls for 'war' on NZ First
Chris Finlayson says it's time for National to "extricate themselves from this grisly coalition".

OPINION: AI could be a lifeline for our health system – if we let it
While there is no single solution that will magically fix it, AI offers something our health system desperately needs.

The AI earnings bonanza is splitting investors

Elon Musk faces tense questioning in cross-examination by OpenAI's lawyer

Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over company's evolution from a nonprofit

Call for Papua New Guinea to establish a Ministry for Women
A women's rights advocate in PNG has called for the creation of a Ministry for Women, as the country struggles with gender issues.

Build-to-rent apartments on the rise, as massive new complex opens in Auckland
A massive new complex of 297 apartments is the latest build-to-rent development to be completed in Auckland, and one of the country's largest.

Winston Peters’ email release ‘can be stuff up rather than conspiracy’, Helen Clark says
Former PM says she does not think Winston Peters released emails revealing a clash over New Zealand's Iran war stance to embarrass the prime minister.

Sheep farmer Sophie Hurley breathing new life into vintage Hunterville motel
The North Island town of Hunterville in the Rangitikei District is emerging as a hot spot for hospitality and innovation.

Flood damage 'real kick in the guts' for rural Hawke's Bay community
About 240 millimetres of rain fell in just 30 hours, which locals say was worse than Cyclone Bola in 1988.