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Parliament debates Chris Penk's sacking over failed National leadership coup
The cabinet minister challenged PM Christopher Luxon's post and was stripped of his portfolios.

Fortinet buys Virtue AI to bolster AI security tools
Customers deploying AI agents face wider security gaps as Fortinet adds runtime protection and validation through its Virtue AI deal.

NZ First leader Winston Peters stops short of support for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon
The New Zealand First leader was asked five times about his confidence in Luxon, before he walked away from reporters.

Fiji to increase littering fines fivefold from September
The Fijian government says the tougher penalties are aimed at changing behaviour and reducing littering nationwide.

Former PM Norman Kirk's legacy marked with mountain
The previously-unnamed mountain near Lake Manapouri will now be known as Mount Kirk.

'Not an arrogant thing': Why Springboks delayed team custom for first All Blacks test
In an unusual move, Rassie Erasmus says they are delaying the announcement of their team for the first test “out of respect” for the All Blacks.

Mystery as US Air Force flight aborts Antarctic trip, returns to NZ
It headed south but turned around and returned to Christchurch after just under two-and-a-half hours in the air.

Otago Corrections Facility staff describe leadership as 'boys club' - report
The Office of the Inspectorate highlighted concerns over bullying, inappropriate and misogynistic comments, disrespectful behaviour towards women and offensive sexual remarks by prisoners.

What options do I have if I think I haven't had a fair deal?
What happens when you have a consumer issue or a dispute over money you can't resolve? You can take it to the Disputes Tribunal.

Philip Polkinghorne's sister describes morning of Pauline Hanna's death
Polkinghorne says he called his sister, Ruth Hughes, after he called 111.

Heavy traffic, delays on SH16 after vehicle hits median barrier
People are asked to avoid the area.

North Auckland landfill proposal returns to court over river rules
Forest and Bird is challenging the development over its impact on rivers.

Corn and Soybean Prices Have a Major Catalyst This Week as the Pro Farmer Crop Tour Kicks Off

Nvidia to back OpenAI data center with upwards of $105 billion

Intel’s $23 Billion Capital Raise May Have a Silver Lining for INTC Stock

National Party rule stopping Goldsmith from running in Penk's safe seat
Paul Goldsmith was musing running in the seat but publicly ruled it out on Sunday night.

Ministers apologise for accidentally stopping pensioners’ winter energy payments
An urgent law changed rushed through Parliament last year has accidentally cut the Winter Energy Payment to thousands of pensioners and veterans.

Alleged burglar tells police he was at construction site ‘to play soccer’
A man allegedly caught inside an Auckland construction site late at night told police he was there “to play soccer” – before officers found industrial lights and drugs in his van.

Chef left café in tears after boss questioned her skills and blamed her for low takings
A chef who left her job at an Auckland café after being publicly yelled at and accused of impacting revenue has been awarded more than $27,000 in compensation and lost wages.

Daycare concerned after gun store unexpectedly moves in next door
An early learning centre in Hamilton has concerns after a gun retailer unexpectedly opened next door, but says they have plans in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children, families and staff.

Three men accused of fraudulently obtaining $12m from two councils
The three allegedly deceived Auckland Council and Kapiti Coast District Council into awarding contracts to an engineering firm they controlled.

Beloved Wellington teacher dies after being hit by car in US
Gail Ives and her husband were in the states as part of a six month "trip of a lifetime".