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Budget 2026: $35 million boost announced for ambulance services
The government has announced a funding boost for two new Auckland ambulance hubs, more staff, upgraded technology, and stronger frontline support.

Phoenix coach overlooked for coach of the year award despite reaching grand final
The Wellington Phoenix coach missed out on the honour despite taking the team to the grand final after a second-place finish.

Marlon Williams says farewell, for now, with stunning Auckland show
The first of two nights at the The Civic, Williams is currently undertaking a run of shows across New Zealand, shows that will be his last for a while.

Pacific concerns about militarisation - and NZ's role in it
New Zealand is playing a key role in integrating Pacific defence forces, but concerns linger about the regional social licence.

Sun in the west, cloud in the east and a chance of ‘pesky showers’ this weekend
All severe weather watches and warnings issued for the South Island have finished and it’s looking to be a rather settled weekend across Aotearoa.

House fire shuts roads in Auckland's Onehunga
At least five crews are battling the blaze.

Emily in Paris to end after sixth season, says Netflix
Star Lily Collins announces the hit show will end with its upcoming sixth season.

Firefighters from across Bay of Plenty rush to Whakatane house fire
Neighbour was woken by banging before she saw the house ablaze.

A Windows 11 bug blocks all updates since February. Here’s what to do
Problems with Windows updates are nothing new, but right now there’s a seriously annoying bug that’s affecting certain Windows 11 users—they haven’t been getting any Windows updates for months. According to BleepingComputer, the issue started after installation of the January Preview Update. This means that those affected have not received a...

Attentive launches AI tools for RCS message rollout
Brands risk losing mobile messages in cluttered inboxes as Attentive adds tools to steer RCS or SMS delivery and preserve thread visibility.

Senior gang figure arrested, cash and meth seized in multiple police raids
A senior gang figure has been arrested after police raided multiple properties and seized large amounts of cash and methamphetamine.

Wellington City Mission questions scale of proposed law to move on rough sleepers
The Wellington City Mission is again questioning the scale of proposed legislation to move on rough sleepers.

Senior gang figure arrested in Canterbury meth bust
Six people have been arrested, including a senior member of the King Cobra gang, after a months-long police investigation.

Meta settles social media addiction case with US school district
The trial had been set as a test case for 1200 other school districts making similar claims.

‘Whole roof full of flames’: Footage shows flames and smoke billowing from Onehunga house
About 10 fire appliances are battling a major blaze at a two-storey Onehunga property as roads close and buses divert during the Friday morning rush.

Disgraced Warriors legend using boxing to rebuild himself after prison
Manu Vatuvei is no longer fighting for redemption, but for purpose.

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre
The WHO has declared the outbreak of the virus's Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine, a public health emergency of international concern.