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Police find 3D printed gun, meth during traffic stop in Stratford
A 37-year-old man has been arrested and is due to appear in the New Plymouth District Court.

Live: PM and infrastructure minister speak to media at post-Cabinet conference
Christopher Luxon and Chris Bishop are speaking to media at the weekly post-cab conference.

New $821m wharf project seeks to secure South Island supply chain
Port managers and civic leaders will invest $821 million to construct a new deepwater wharf and container terminal in Te Awaparahi Bay in Christchurch.

Govt to give update on second Auckland Harbour crossing progress
Auckland's mayor says he doesn't want to see another bridge put next to the existing one.

Schodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Businesses can avoid costly ERP rip-and-replace projects by layering AI and automation onto existing systems, Rimini Street says.

'A forgotten area' - Mount Maunganui pizzeria forced to close after roads shut down
Half of Adams Avenue was closed to traffic in July when renewed movement was detected at the site of January's deadly landslide.

You’re scaring off forestry investors, Minister tells Gisborne council
Over the past three years the council has started taking a harder line on forestry companies that failed to comply with resource consent conditions.

Services sector keeps its head above water as jobs slump drags on
The BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index fell 0.3 points to 50.6, marking a second consecutive month above the 50-point mark that separates expansion from contraction.

What would a change to New Zealand's consent laws mean?
While politicians have squabbled over reforms, advocates say a move to an 'affirmative model' of consent is long overdue.

Lyttelton Port announces $821m expansion
The huge project is designed to help meet growing demand from South Island exporters and accommodate bigger ships.

High school cyclist hit in Auckland rampage ‘now conscious and talking’
The high school cyclist who was left in a critical condition after being hit by a vehicle during a man’s alleged rampage in Auckland is now “conscious and talking”.

Tetraplegic man left without care for 12 hours after support agency failures outcare-17
The incident on October 26, 2021, left the 51-year-old man without food, water, or medication from 7pm until 7am the following morning.

Government kicks can on Auckland Harbour Bridge, again
The government has announced it will undertake a “Detailed Business Case” before committing to another Auckland Harbour crossing

Black Caps star named series MVP after winning The Hundred final for Manchester
Tim Seifert's 72 off 38 balls prove the difference as his Manchester Super Giants win a final which involves three other Black Caps players.

Plug-in solar to be charged up in regulation changes
Plug-in systems - which regulations currently prevent from being used - would be made legal.

Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft Are Dropping Nearly $600 Billion on Capital Expenditures: 1 Clear Winner Emerges

AI adoption races ahead of governance in businesses
Only one in six staff are getting enough AI training, leaving firms exposed to poor decisions, shadow tools and weak returns.

50,000 helicopter rescue missions: One of the first rescues that started it all
Forty years ago, a helicopter operator in Christchurch saw a need that could mean the difference between life and death.

How Bulls exposed All Blacks' soft underbelly before Springboks showdown
While Tana Umaga would have been unimpressed by the All Blacks leaking two tries off set pieces against the Bulls, Springboks attack coach Tony Brown may have jumped to his feet and punched the air with delight.

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika set for Super Rugby return
Senior Waratahs players have lobbied Rugby Australia to bring back former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika on a two-year deal.