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Deloitte warns NZ firms to redesign work for AI era
Deloitte says NZ firms must redesign jobs and systems for the AI era as robotics, cyber risk and labour shortages reshape work.

High Court questions comptroller’s authority to probe core Oct. 7 failures

Iraqi media shocked by reports of secret Israeli base as Baghdad hits critical juncture

French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship

Adolescence makes history at Bafta TV Awards
The best shows and stars of the past 12 months are honoured at the Bafta TV Awards ceremony in London.

Delays on SH1 heading into Auckland CBD after car rolls across lanes
A crash between a car and a truck is causing delays for motorists on Auckland’s Southern Motorway heading into the CBD.

Telstra launches Adaptive Networks Centre for businesses
Telstra launches Adaptive Networks Centre, giving enterprise customers and partners faster digital quoting, ordering and near real-time control.

Record-breaking $161,000 bull worth every cent, owner says
Wairarapa farmer Keith Higgens last year paid $161,000 for an Angus bull from a renowned Gisborne stud.

Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, Iran’s state-run media said Sunday. Pakistan confirmed receiving it.

'It never achieved its goal': Willis backs end of fees-free study
The Government has confirmed it will scrap the fees-free university scheme, after 2026.

Being Rotuman is more than just an ethnicity says Rotuman community leader
The Rotuman language is the first Pacific language to be celebrated in Aotearoa this week as part of Ministry of Pacific Poeples Language Weeks series.

White Ferns lose tense ODI opener to England by one wicket
New Zealand let victory slip through their grasp as England sneak to victory with 10 balls to spare in Durham.

FENZ turns down request to help US urban search and rescue teams
The USA-02 team in Los Angeles county wanted a specific expert to mentor them for one or two weeks a year ahead of a big test in 2029.

Fees-free university scheme 'didn't achieve any goals', Christopher Luxon says
The scheme which gave tertiary students their final year of study free, has now been scrapped.

Culture Minister Miki Zohar claims Hamas plotted Oct. 7 attacks during Bennett-Lapid gov't

Changing geopolitics are in focus as France's Macron kicks off Kenya visit for an Africa summit

Internet outage hits Auckland suburbs
Chorus was yet to confirm the number of properties affected.

New 24-hour McDonald’s coming to Waikato town
A 24-hour McDonald’s restaurant featuring a dual-lane drive-through is set to be built on the outskirts of Morrinsville.

Morning Report live: Christopher Luxon faces questions about Auckland's climbing unemployment rate
Our biggest city's unemployment rate is now at its highest since 2014.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon in studio as Herald poll shows coalition government could win second term
The Herald - Motu Research poll gives the Government an 88% chance of a second term.

Watch: Late VAR drama saves Arsenal’s EPL title charge
A controversial stoppage-time decision keeps Arsenal five points clear as West Ham’s survival hopes take a massive blow.

Majuro reels from huge power rate increase, as government steps up cash programmes
One of the biggest electricity increases in the history of the Marshalls Energy Company has been implemented - the first of a two-step tariff increase.

Mother's Day can be painful for some, psychologist says
While some celebrate Mother's Day, it can be a painful reminder of loss for others.

We asked Iran for its Strait of Hormuz rules - it emailed back
It responded to shipping enquiries with an official-looking Excel spreadsheet, demanding details of cargo.

Buses refusing to take child not acceptable, Children's Commissioner says
The student was denied boarding on two buses to school after she mistakenly left her wallet at home.