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AI is compressing legal work but increasing the value of divergence
Law firms risk sounding alike as AI trims routine work, pushing judgement and bespoke advice back to the centre of client value.

RNZ video series Bigsies and Littles wins prestigious award
An animated series about two adventurous koroa (penguins) has made history at the 2026 New York Festivals TV and Film Awards.

Barista course more than route to easy credits, say students
Year-13 students say it offers a better chance to earn while they learn as they pursue further study.

Customs unveils underwater tech to combat smugglers
The new equipment will be used to check below the water line, freeing up diving crews.

Australia & New Zealand supply chains shift to resilience
Rising supplier and freight costs are pushing firms to prioritise agility as 43 per cent say efficiency has long outweighed resilience in supply chains.

The Mandalorian and Grogu needs more Grogu and less Mandalorian
Review: It's an action-packed crowd-pleaser, but the new Star Wars film is missing its heart.

Retail activity on the rise in March quarter
Higher fuel prices lifting spending even as underlying demand remained subdued.

The Hurricanes winger who left for overseas and came back a better player
After a stint with French club Montpellier, Josh Moorby is back in New Zealand and producing career-best form for the Hurricanes.

Warriors give Tanah Boyd three-year contract extension after ACL injury
The Warriors have re-signed injured halfback Tanah Boyd to a three-year contract extension.

Battle of the Lloyds: Budd v Burr
I don’t come across too many other Lloyds, let alone one with a last name that’s only one letter different from mine. So who the heck is this imposter?

Unitec evacuated after spate of threatening emails across Auckland
A number of educational and other facilities were evacuated this week while responding to threats originating outside of Aotearoa.

‘Devastating effect’: Town faces potential closure of two mills and loss of 200 jobs
In late March, Japanese-owned Juken New Zealand Ltd announced a formal consultation process over the future of its Northland Mill and Triboard Mill in Kaitaia.

Asia Pacific tops financial cyberattack target list
Banks and fintechs face mounting risk as application-layer attacks and bot activity increasingly exploit Asia Pacific's expanding digital finance links.

Appeal filed against Samoan PM's acquittal over high-profile conspiracy case
In March, the District Court in Apia cleared Prime Minister Laauli of criminal charges stemming from a probe into an unsolved, fatal hit and run in 2021.

Is Aotearoa's reo infrastructure still fit for purpose?
Stacey Morrison speaks with Penetaui Kleskovich and Dr Awanui Te Huia about whether Aotearoa's reo infrastructure is still fit for purpose.

CrowdStrike links Claude compliance data to Falcon
Security teams can now track Claude use alongside other threats, as CrowdStrike folds compliance logs into Falcon's monitoring and response tools.

Chris Wood reveals 'panic' after brutal injury scare on comeback
All Whites captain Chris Wood reveals he quickly called coach Darren Bazeley to reassure him after a bruising tackle on his return from injury.

Number of 'irregular' police breath tests rises to 42,000
An independent analysis of police breath testing data found more than 42,000 "irregular" breath tests, 12,000 more than initially believed.

Navy uses sea drones to monitor coastline for drug trafficking
Two sea drones have completed patrols across Northland's coastlines to monitor international marine traffic for potential narcotics smuggling.