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Ofcom to take no further legal action against suicide forum
The regulator said it had "no further legal routes available" under the Online Safety Act.

Man killed in Lime scooter crash wasn't wearing helmet, had been drinking
Toben Hunt, 23, was rushed to Auckland Hospital where he later died.

‘Relentless harasser’ on trial for cutting neighbour’s trees
Napier woman Mary O’Neill has a long history of irritating her neighbours.

Lime scooter rider died after being thrown over handlebars in Auckland
A scooter rider died after he looked over his shoulder, drifted towards the centre line and was thrown over the handlebars on an Auckland road.

Ex-ACT boss Tim Jago is in jail - but our name suppression system is still broken
Former ACT president fought for years to hide his sex convictions. His case exposes a flawed legal system that favours the privileged.

Hadrius raises USD $27 million to boost AI compliance
The funding will help regulated finance firms monitor rapidly growing communications and trading data as AI-driven compliance risks intensify.

Why All Blacks coach’s selection gambles may reap rewards against Springboks
The appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks coach has coincided with bold selections that could be pivotal during the test series against the Springboks.

BitGo Prime adds Virtu Financial to liquidity network
Institutions can now access Virtu Financial pricing via BitGo Prime without separate onboarding, while assets stay in regulated custody.

OpenAI sets AI value scorecard for corporate spend
The framework urges finance chiefs to judge AI by completed work, reliability and total task cost rather than licence or user counts.

What will Rogers bring to Alonso's Chelsea?
Chelsea's £117m move for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock, but how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?

More than 30 police staff investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
Police do not believe the figures indicate a widespread problem across the organisation.

Akaroa community newspaper celebrates 150 years
The paper has covered everything from a WW2 plane in a basement to a list of hotel visitors.

Matai floors, big sections & prices from $225k. Five ex-State houses worth a look.
They were once ordinary, but are now coveted for their good bones and potential to add value.

Kua wharehereherea te ‘boss’ o mua o ACT - engari kei te pakaru tonu te punaha huna ingoa
I whawhai a Tim Jago mo nga tau maha ki te huna i a ia hara mamohe. Ko tona take e whakaatu ana i te punaha ture he e paiheretia ai te hunga whai rawa.

First OE turns into Thai prison ordeal for 18-year-old Kiwi
The Tauranga 18-year-old’s mother says he has been denied bail and is being held in prison after picking up a watch he believed had been left with his belongings.

How this resilient bird arrived with bird flu. And no, Chat GPT, it wasn’t dropped off
The brown skua arrived, unexpectedly, in Western Australia and Wellington -- marking the arrival of a deadly bird flu to Australasia.

Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75
Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England’s national team and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died. He was 75.

How the son of an All Blacks great went from $501 outsider to conquering golf's biggest stage
Family, friends and golf fans were not the only Kiwis celebrating his success on Monday.

Akkodis named specialist in Gartner physical AI services
The recognition reflects rising demand for safer, production-ready AI in robotics and industry, where testing and reliability now matter most.

How fast Fox trumped divisive DeChambeau to win Open
Ryan Fox's pacy play set him apart from his peers as he triumphed at a fiery Birkdale that threatened to be overshadowed by Bryson DeChambeau's penalty, writes Iain Carter.