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Luxon and social development minister apologise for Winter Energy Payment error
The government has apologised to thousands of pensioners who did not receive their Winter Energy Payment this year.

Former council manager charged over alleged $12m contract scheme
The SFO alleges the manager used positions at two councils to secure millions of dollars in work for an engineering firm they were involved in running.

Watch: Chinese company unveils ‘Superman’ robot that it says is faster than Usain Bolt
Days before its highly anticipated debut on China’s sharemarket, Unitree shows off its high-speed robot that it said it built in three months and “breaks the limits of humanity”.

Labour blames mixed messaging on streaming levy on 'administrative oversight'
Leader Chris Hipkins has now flatly ruled out introducing a new levy on streaming services like Netflix, despite a Labour MP earlier having a member's bill in the ballot which would do just that.

The award for ludicrous bureaucracy goes to...
The world has flip-flopped from globalism to isolationism in the blink of an eye.

Dave Rennie's big man gamble for Springboks rumble
Patrick Tuipulotu is the most experienced lock in the All Blacks but has never played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Will he finally get his chance?

Date announced for New Zealand’s first State of Origin game
The historic fixture set to be played on June 16, 2027 at Eden Park.

New high-tech forum looks at photonics and quantum technology
New Zealand is doubling down on the leading role in plays it the development of light technologies with the launch of Quantum & Photonics NZ.

Four months on, still no charges in death of man in Fiji military custody
The Fiji Police Force has yet to charge any suspects four months after the alleged murder of the reportedly infamous Jone Vakarisi while he was in military custody.

Fujitsu & DigiCert team up on certificate management
Shorter certificate lifespans are forcing Australian and New Zealand businesses to automate renewals or risk outages and security gaps.

Beloved Wellington teacher of 39 years dies after US car crash
The Wellington Girls’ College community is mourning the loss of long-serving teacher Gail Ives, who has died after an incident in the US.

‘The AI is fake, but the love is real’: Chatbot romance is booming
Chouwa Liang says she spent a month in love with a chatbot called Norman. Her experience is increasingly normal.

State of Origin Game II to be played at Eden Park on June 16, 2027
It will be only the second time Origin has been played outside of Australia.

Modernising retail payments system could boost economy by up to $1.3 billion a year - RBNZ
It said reform of the system could benefit consumers by providing access to modern features such as instant payments, request-to-pay and QR codes.

ASB profit down; Adviser support steady

Warriors playmaker signs new long-term deal
The 27-year-old half has signed a second extension in under three months, locking him in with the NRL club through to 2029.

Opportunity’s $200,000+ donor Alan Wilderland: ‘You have to play the game’
Opportunity's biggest donor - a senior adviser to the party - thinks no one should be allowed to give political parties more than $30,000.

Sacked minister Chris Penk to return to Parliament next week
He was fired from his ministerial portfolios for challenging his Christopher Luxon's leadership.

Far North family furious after prized bull shot, butchered on farm property
A Northland family is searching for answers after finding one of their breeding bulls shot, bled and butchered on their farm in Ngataki.

'Couldn't make it work' - New defence minister cancels Australia meeting
Paul Goldsmith, who now has 10 portfolios, denied having too much on his plate after taking over defence from Chris Penk.