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Paging error sees 6500 texts sent to volunteer firefighters about old emergencies
The error saw some volunteer firefighters turn out to non-existent calls.

Post-natal stay announcement 'incorrectly characterised', Christopher Luxon says
A social media post stated all mothers would be entitled to three-night postnatal hospital stay from now on, but Christopher Luxon says this is incorrect.

The man behind the Tim Payne phenomenon is flying in to watch viral All Whites player
Valen Scarsini is heading to Florida, hoping to meet the defender in person, while All Whites coach Darren Bazeley says the player is staying grounded.

Digital-first provider moves to acquire ‘100-year Kiwi-owned healthcare business’
Proposed deal would add 65 medical centres to Tend’s network, backed by increased investment from iwi shareholders.

Lifeline highway closes as heavy rain heads east after 700mm downpour, floods
The gorge's closure comes as hundreds of mourners gather for the tangi of respected rangatira Ta Hirini Moko Mead.

Injured dirt bike rider leaves hospital as police continue inquiries
The rider was injured on the same night that another Northland rider died after being knocked off his motorcycle.

How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

Meet the new Rafa planning to conquer Roland Garros
A year ago, 19-year-old Rafael Jodar was ranked 707th in the world. Now he is three wins away from emulating Rafael Nadal at the French Open.

Arsenal eye Kroupi & Rogers - and a new Arteta deal
After their long-awaited Premier League title triumph, senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel assesses Arsenal's to-do list for this summer.

Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

Clean Core and governed AI enable SAP success
Australian firms can avoid costly upgrade pain and AI risks by pairing Clean Core with governed data and trusted partners.

Crusaders vs Blues tickets sell out in 20 minutes
The Crusaders will take on the Blues in front of another full house at One NZ Stadium.

Crash closes Waikato forest road
One person was injured and motorists are being urged to expect delays.

Party’s former leader to stand for NZ First in this year’s election
Elliot Ikilei, the former leader of the New Conservative Party, will stand as a candidate in this year’s election for NZ First.

Zoom launches AI productivity suite for meeting work
The new suite aims to cut post-meeting admin for consultants and small teams by converting calls and chats into files in minutes.

New Zealand's Definitions of Woman and Man Bill and how the public can give submissions
Explainer - A new bill would define gender in New Zealand law, and there's a month to make public submissions on it. Here's how.

'Soldier' Joshua standing strong for friends' parents
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is preparing for his next fight but says his priorty remains on standing strong for the parents of the close friends who died in a car accident.

Will Sabalenka and Osaka open door for women's night sessions?
It may only have lasted 87 minutes, but Aryna Sabalenka's match against Naomi brought an X-factor to a very rare French Open women's night-session match.

Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration
Italians wondered what had happened to the animal's "lucky-charm" testicles.

Trump administration will abide by ruling halting $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund
The justice department says it "disagrees strongly" with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.