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UiPath launches Maestro Flow for coding agent workflows
Enterprises can now run AI coding-agent workflows in production without rebuilding prototypes, as UiPath adds orchestration and governance controls.

'There is no future in this': Judge's warning to Hapai Otene months before he was shot dead by police
Court documents reveal the man fatally wounded by police at Sylvia Park had 30 convictions and had been using meth since he was 15.

Warriors lock in coach on massive deal to 2032
Andrew Webster is set for a 10-season tenure in Auckland after signing a four-year extension ahead of another finals campaign.

Former Tauranga mayor says he wasn't warned about landslide risk amid damning review
It comes after a damning review found the council failed to act on several warnings over the course of 27 years about the risk of a slip on the nearby campground.

Google Cloud guides Spark users on serverless costs
Spark teams risk higher bills or slower jobs unless they tune serverless settings, Google Cloud says, as it adds AI help for failures.

Railway crossing bells, rooftop tent among bizarre Hawke’s Bay thefts
Police say thieves are increasingly targeting bulky, high-value equipment from rural properties and contractors.

Two arrested over death of Nathaniel Sturmey in Lower Hutt
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder after police carried out multiple search warrants on Thursday morning.

Gang member jailed for refusing to leave seized house, even after it was sold
Te Ohorere ‘Lucky Boy’ Milosevic was charged alongside his brother and father following Police Operation Notus in 2017.

Black Cat crew 'not confident' to operate pump, as tourist boat floods
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released new details about the incident off Akaroa in January.

How to tell if you're sick or if it's just allergies
The symptoms of allergies and seasonal sickness can be similar, but there are subtle differences.

Samoa Health Ministry says hospital oxygen supply issue resolved
Samoa's main hospital was running low on oxygen supplies earlier this week, which reportedly resulted in the cancellation of surgeries, including those for breast cancer and kidney conditions.

SkyCity profit drops as it proposes hundreds of job cuts
The casino operator recently announced a proposal to shed up to 200 roles, mainly within its Auckland precinct.

'We are the best at being ourselves': Maori-Pasifika choir wins gold at World Choir Games
The United Auckland Gospel Choir has cemented its place as one of the world's best choirs after fter winning gold at the 2026 World Choir Games in Sweden.

Gallagher returns to Queensland with security forum
The Brisbane event will give installers and customers direct access to Gallagher's executives and specialists on integration, critical assets and support.

Xero expands AI, payroll and payments tools for businesses
Small businesses and accountants could save time on reconciliation and month-end work as Xero widens AI tools across payroll, payments and reporting.

Pair charged over death of man shot at Lower Hutt property
A man has been charged with murder, while a woman has been charged with being an accessory after the fact.

Jamf launches native AI governance controls for Mac in ANZ
IT teams in Australia and New Zealand can now police AI apps on managed Macs as Jamf adds endpoint-level controls and audit reporting.

AOS callout ends with wanted man rushed to hospital after dog bite
A police dog was used to subdue a wanted man in Mosgiel on Thursday afternoon, leading to him being taken to hospital in a police car

Greens promise free school lunches for 150,000 more children
The Green Party is promising to restore and expand the Ka Ora, Ka Ako school lunch programme, reaching about 150,000 more children and permanently funding the scheme.

Person dies after truck and car crash in Southland
A person critically injured in a collision earlier this month has since died in hospital due to their injuries.