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Progress Software adds AI agents to Sitefinity CMS
Marketing teams could cut content delays as Progress embeds AI agents for analysis, optimisation and review directly into Sitefinity workflows.

Government confirms controversial Pegasus fast-track application
The government has confirmed property developer Wolfbrook has applied to fast-track its controversial plan to rip up Canterbury's Pegasus Golf Course to make way for housing.

Camera captures sudden shift in weather as snow storm blows over Remutaka Ranges
A traffic camera has captured a sudden change in weather at the Remutaka Ranges as snow falls in the lower North Island and blankets the south.

Dozens of jobs on the line amid Nelson council restructure
Job losses are expected under a restructure at the Nelson City Council.

Search underway for missing Christchurch woman Grace
Grace was last seen on Ambleside Drive in Burnside in the early hours of July 30.

‘Not a charity’: How All Blacks loose forward reacted to selection snub
"This isn't a charity. It's not like everyone deserves a crack. You have just got to prepare the team, whatever your role is each week. It is something I am looking forward to.''

Chlöe Swarbrick kicked out of House after challenging Speaker's 'double standards'
The opposition used Question Time to canvass both the Prime Minister's comments about small businesses, and his handling of Foreign Minister Winston Peters.

Foodstuffs pulls Hastings Pak'nSave lamb after ‘rotten smell’ complaint
A local woman bought the lamb leg but when it was cooked it filled her house with a rotten smell - and potentially got her family sick.

Why New Zealand won't be getting an earthquake warning system any time soon
Countries like Japan, which suffered a large quake last week, use technology that can alert the public before damaging tremors happen.

‘The Kiwis are rapidly catching up’: Aussies dissect Comm Games netball shocker
Australia missed the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time in history after a stunning defeat to Jamaica.

Henkel starts Loctite compound output in Australia
Local miners and heavy industries should benefit from faster deliveries as Henkel replaces imported supply of Loctite PC 9313 with Victorian output.

Japan's economy minister offers sanguine view on inflation

All Blacks vs Springboks: Former players share memories of historic 1996 triumph in South Africa
Legendary All Blacks from 1996 speak with Ben Francis about conquering the Springboks.

US woman jailed after trying to smuggle 18kg of meth into New Zealand
Customs officers uncovered 36 vacuum-sealed packages of methamphetamine hidden in two suitcases after the traveller arrived from San Francisco.

Watch: Swarbrick booted out of House for saying Speaker has ‘double standards’
The Greens co-leader was initially told not to shout across the house by the speaker.

Hipkins puts pressure on Luxon over his 'parent-child mentality' comments
The Labour leader used question time to ask the Prime Minister if he stands by the comments made last week.

Watch: Air NZ plane forced to abort landing in wild Christchurch weather
Flight 5349 from Wellington attempted to land shortly after midday, but was forced to circle back for a second attempt 15 minutes later.

Genius HRTech survey finds AI reshaping workplace learning
AI is becoming central to corporate training as 58% of surveyed employers report learning programmes are being replaced by digital tools.

Peters refuses to apologise for ‘racist’ tirade against Kiwi-Chinese MP
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is refusing to apologise after launching a tirade against a Kiwi-Chinese MP, which MPs from all other parties have labelled “racist”.

Willie Walker named new Fijiana XV head coach
The three-time Super Rugby Aupiki-winning coach has been appointed to lead the Fijian national women's team.

What you need to know about complaining when things go wrong
The first place to start is with the business you were dealing with, MBIE says.