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Xero launches AI bootcamp for Kiwi small businesses
Privacy worries and mistrust are slowing AI uptake among Kiwi small firms, despite 61% already using the technology, Xero says.

Bank nationalisation threat a 'bad signal' for investors - analyst
Michael Reddell said he "blanched" when he heard Winston Peters' promise to buy back BNZ.

Widespread mobile outages hit One NZ network
Customers around the country reported problems making or receiving calls.

F5 says AI inference now core to business operations
Most organisations are now running AI inference in-house, with F5 warning the shift is putting security and governance under strain.

Services sector contracts again in April
NZ's dervices sector is contracting at a slower pace Results across sub-indexes were mixed The employment outlook stayed negative BNZ says the economy is still struggling New Zealand's...

Eleven Fijian police officers investigated for ties to Auckland drug trade links
A multinational police investigation implicating 11 Fijian police officers in collusion with drug traffickers has been handed over to prosecutors.

Lydia Ko’s final round charge falls flat in Ohio as English young gun wins again
The Kiwi golfer was in contention heading into the final round but fell back in the field with her worst score of the week.

Notorious immigration adviser censured and fined for exploiting vulnerable client
An Auckland immigration adviser has been hit with more than $11,000 in penalties and refunds after pulling the wool over a vulnerable client's eyes with a series of hopeless visa requests.

Incoming front expected to bring rain and warmer weather to parts of NZ
A persistent high-pressure system has locked New Zealand’s weather in place, but a major shift by the end of Wednesday is set to bring rain, wind, and a noticeable temperature rise.

Here’s how many people live in New Zealand now
New Zealand’s population has reached an estimated 5,361,300, with net migration driving the majority of the annual growth.

One NZ sells refurbished phones in New Zealand pilot
Customers in New Zealand can now buy lower-cost refurbished iPhones as the operator tests demand for circular phone sales.

Australian Federal Police: 17 tonnes of drugs seized in Pacific so far in 2026
The Australian Federal Police chief says most of the illicit drugs being trafficked through the Pacific are destined for Australia.

'Brazen' fuel thieves hit vegetable stall, mechanic workshop in rural Southland
Police are investigating if two events within a 12-hour period are connected.

Fuel stocks steady after jump in supply last week
Last week's increase was due to several large shipments recently embarking for New Zealand.

17 tonnes of drugs seized in Pacific so far in 2026 - Australian Federal Police
The Australian Federal Police chief says most of the illicit drugs being trafficked through the Pacific are destined for Australia.

Solomon Islands PM smacks down secret reinstatement of live dolphin exports
The Solomon Islands has reinstated a ban on dolphin exports - two days after it was quietly lifted.

Loaded weapons and a Nazi uniform found at Christchurch home of man who died in police stand-off
Artemiy Dubovskiy, known as Troy, died less than two weeks after the 2019 mosque terror attack.

Should New Zealand buy back BNZ? Tell us what you think
New Zealand would buy back the BNZ bank from Australian ownership, Winston Peters has announced.

New Zealand fertility rate drops to historic low
New Zealand's total fertility rate has dropped to 1.53 births per woman, with fewer live births and slightly more deaths registered over the last year.

Freeview NextGen brings free-to-air TV to broadband
Viewers will get free-to-air channels via broadband or Wi-Fi on compatible TVs, reducing reliance on aerials and separate apps.