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Broadcasting Standards Authority to be scrapped
The move has been announced today by Minister for Media and Communications Paul Goldsmith.

Young people increasingly struggling to find work, and it’s tough in Auckland and Wellington - new stats
The data released by Stats NZ reflects the employment market before the fuel crisis.

Mayor says ‘the law being an ass’ as councillor faces prosecution
The Office of the Auditor-General is threatening to dismiss and prosecute a first-term Nelson city councillor over a conflict of interest.

Dashcam video shows car squeezing between lanes in wrong direction
Dashcam footage has captured a driver squeezing their way between two lanes, against the flow of traffic, on a Hamilton road.

Victoria University caught in global cyber attack
Victoria University of Wellington has confirmed that “bad actors” have obtained data from its learning management system as part of a massive global cyber attack.

Intel Jumps as Apple Explores Chip Deal. Here's How You Should Play INTC Stock Now, According to Barchart Data.

Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment
Gartner survey finds AI-driven layoffs fail to lift ROI, as better returns come from firms investing in skills, roles and operating models.

'No ego, no noise, just consistent excellence' - humble Halfpenny retires
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will leave a lasting legacy after announcing he will hang up his boots at the end of the season.

'In a better place but not 100%' - Raducanu out of Rome as wait for return continues
Britain's Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Italian Open because of the post-viral illness that has kept her off the WTA Tour for two months.

Police officer tells of operation to retrieve human remains from crocodile
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists
Thiago Ávila and Saif Abu Keshek were detained by Israeli forces who intercepted the flotilla's boats near Greece last week.

The Papers: 'Borrowing costs hit 28-year high' and 'Come cry with me'
The upcoming local elections on Thursday and jet fuel shortages dominate Wednesday's papers.

Watch: Captain of stranded ship in Strait of Hormuz tells BBC of 'pressure'
Capt Raman Kapoor's ship is one of several to be stranded in the strait in the midst of the power struggle between the US and Iran.

Date set for All Whites' World Cup squad naming; warm-up plans locked in
Coach Darren Bazeley will reveal his chosen 26 at Eden Park in Auckland next week.

Man faces court after police find loaded gun during gang patch stop
A 36-year-old man is in custody after police allegedly spotted a Black Power patch and uncovered a loaded rifle and a machete during a car search.

Government to axe Broadcasting Standards Authority in media shake-up
The Government has agreed to disestablish the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) and investigate self-regulation options.

Apple to pay $250m to iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.

Anthropic commits to spending $200 billion on Google's cloud and chips, the Information reports

New test covering 'responsibilities and privileges' of NZ citizenship announced for migrants
Applicants will be quizzed on the "responsibilities and privileges" of citizenship and will need at least 75 percent of questions correct to pass.

The league is the dream - but is this Arsenal's moment in Europe?
All the talk has been about Arsenal's Premier League title challenge - but is this now the Gunners' time to conquer Europe?

Is the US-Iran War Restarting?
Is the US-Iran ceasefire under threat after repeat attacks in Strait of Hormuz?

Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks
Trump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.

No obligation to declare £5m gift, Farage says
The Reform UK leader says the gift was "purely private" and "wasn't political in any sense at all".