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Pacific Business Briefs: Relief at the pump, Samoa's labour migration, Fiji's waste-to-energy controversy
The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy. In this edition: Pacific diesel prices plunge Samoa's battle with labour migration Fiji's waste-to-energy...

Man behind Molotov cocktail arson attack jailed
A man threw a Molotov cocktail into a property, one of five arsons he and a woman have been sentenced over.

Councillors apologise to GP after online spat over Australian terror attack
Two Hastings councillors have sent letters of apology to a Hawke’s Bay GP, who is the mother of a former mayoral candidate, over comments they made to her on social media.

Mother charged over death of her child on Auckland’s North Shore
A mother has been charged with manslaughter after the death of her child on Auckland’s North Shore.

Advisory group proposes axing pay parity for early childhood teachers
The ministerial group set out three options, none of which included keeping the current government-subsidised pay parity scheme.

New US Ambassador would like chance to work on New Zealand's nuclear policy
But Jared Novelly says it is not for him to change New Zealand laws.

New US ambassador to NZ: If I could time travel to the 80s, maybe I could fix this nuclear thing
New Zealand is "certainly playing its part" on defence, the new US ambassador says, and while he’d like to see a policy change to see nuclear-powered aircraft carriers visit - says he’s not here to change Kiwis’ minds on our nuclear-free laws.

Waikato Hospital ward will not be ready until 2027, health minister says
The new 28-bed ward was supposed to be ready this year.

Tourism NZ spends nearly $8m on food push, but some regions still miss the spotlight
The Michelin Guide food bill has ballooned to $8 million as Tourism New Zealand launches an international campaign.

Orchard labour company hit with $135,000 penalty for exploiting migrant workers
A horticulture company and its sole director have been ordered to pay $135,000 in penalties after a regulatory investigation exposed systemic employment breaches against vulnerable migrant workers.

Microsoft invests USD $2.5 billion in Frontier Company
The move aims to turn corporate AI trials into measurable gains, with 6,000 specialists embedded inside customer organisations.

Gallagher wins awards for Harriet Sommerville, AccessNow
The twin honours underline Gallagher Security's standing in New Zealand's security market, with its staff and software both recognised.

Warrant issued for man wanted over assault-related offences
Perema Meads, 45, is wanted on a warrant for his arrest and is known to frequent various locations across the North Island.

Teacher struck off over inappropriate relationship with vulnerable student
A learning support coordinator has had his teaching registration cancelled after developing an emotionally manipulative and inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable 16-year-old student.

Fears for more conflict in West Papua after American pilot killed
The West Papua National Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for killing Nicholas F Gosselin after he landed a small aircraft in remote Sobaham District, Yahukimo Regency on Thursday.

Mother charged with manslaughter after death of 3-year-old
The child was found dead at an address in Auckland's Devonport on New Year's Day.

Critical vulnerability exposures double, Check Point finds
Only a small share of alerts proved urgent, but critical vulnerability exposures more than doubled as phishing also surged in the report.

‘He was the very definition of a good man’: Family and friends say goodbye to global fitness pioneer
Family and friends are saying goodbye to global fitness pioneer, four-time Olympian and former Auckland mayor Les Mills.