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Pacific Edge confident of return to profitability
The company has taken a major step forward in regaining US Medicare coverage.

Help for industry to ride out gas transition crisis expected
The government looks set to extend a helping hand to industries struggling with gas costs, though it’s understood this will be unlikely to take the form of grants.

Liam Lawson learns fate after ‘unusual incident’ at Canadian Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian Grand Prix for his fourth straight F1 victory, while Liam Lawson secures his first points since Japan.

'Should not have been there': Climber's deadly Mt Ruapehu fall
Wednesday Davis, a first-time mountaineer, died after sliding 250 metres down an icy slope.

Seawall repair to close part of Miramar Peninsula for months
The road will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians throughout construction, with traffic control in place.

Tech billionaires used performance drugs in secret. Now they’re selling a revolution
Washington Post: ‘Dangerous clown show’ or future of sport? Inside the doped-up games.

Company director fined $40k after exploiting vulnerable migrant workers
A horticulture company director has been ordered to pay $40,000 in penalties after an ERA investigation found he exploited vulnerable migrant workers.

Mantel & Glean partner to expand Work AI in region
The deal targets banks, utilities and agencies seeking to turn AI pilots into secure workplace tools across Australia and New Zealand.

SpaceX IPO, what could possibly go wrong?
SpaceX's IPO sounds sexy with huge potential upside but what about the very real risks for investors?

KiwiRail apologises for nationwide train disruption
Commuters in the capital faced delays of up to an hour.

Warriors lock in first NRL match at Eden Park in 13 years
The NRL fixture will mark the team’s first return to Auckland’s biggest stadium in 13 years.

Jury chosen for Shulai Wang manslaughter, kidnap trial
The four defendants, accompanied by Mandarin interpreters, chose to represent themselves.

Petrol stock slightly down, but within normal range - MBIE
The country's total stocks are slightly down for petrol and jet fuel, while diesel is up.

Mo’unga’s Japan chapter ends as All Blacks comeback looms
Richie Mo’unga will turn his attention to reclaiming an All Blacks jersey after his Japanese club team was knocked out of the League One title race.

Apple registers genai subdomain ahead of WWDC AI pitch
Developers could get a clearer AI roadmap at WWDC, after a newly registered subdomain fuelled speculation about Apple's next software pitch.

The Topp Twins: A life in pictures
One of the country's most beloved entertainers, Dame Jools Topp, has died at 68. As one half of the Topp Twins, Jools made countless appearances from the country to New York.

Billy T and Fred Award winners named for 2026
Comedian Joel Vinsen has won the prestigious Yellow Towel presented to him by last year's winner, Hoani Hotene.

People return to Auckland university building after suspicious item found
Police were alerted to a report of a suspicious item in the Sir Owen Glenn Building at the University of Auckland's Business School shortly after 11:15am on Monday morning.

Rural fire brigade mourn second death after ‘passionate father and husband’ killed in crash
The volunteers attended the fatal accident of one of their own in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Digital Kiwi Access Card to be launched in coming months
The hospitality industry is being reassured it won't be burdened with more red tape the digital card is in use.

NRL chief executive resigns after six years
The chief executive of the NRL has stepped aside from his role following six years of record TV ratings and expansion projects.