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Solomon Islands PM Wale rushes home from Palau after confidence challenge launched
Solomon Islands prime minister makes an emergency trip back home from Palau after "internal political revolt".

Winton Land shares suspended after board resignations
The suspension by NZX's market regulator follows last week's resignations of chairman Steven Joyce and independent director Guy Fergusson.

Interest rate hike expected but is this really the right time?
Economists are predicting the Reserve Bank to increase the official cash rate this week.

Live weather: Chilly blast brings strong winds and snow to South Island
"It’s probably the heaviest snow I’ve been in, it just came down so fast."

Datadog targets enterprise risk with AI and automation
Australian enterprises are under pressure to tame AI-driven complexity, compliance risk and rising technology costs as Datadog broadens its platform.

Hayden Paddon claims dramatic WRC podium finish in Paraguay
Kiwis manage tyre troubles to lead a WRC round for the first time since 2018 and hold off Hyundai team-mates for second place.

CNMI congressional candidates clash over US military build-up, deep sea mining
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands congressional candidates clashed over whether the territory is getting enough economic benefit from the growing US military presence.

Neighbour’s horror as she realised man was inside burning West Auckland home
Amanda Kennedy saw her neighbour’s car in the driveway and ran to firefighters to tell them a man was inside as flames poured from every window.

Construction company director banned for seven years over mismanagement
The Companies Registrar found mismanagement contributed to the failure of Heivon Constructors, including continued trading as unpaid tax debt accumulated.

Kickboxer Hayden Barnard sentenced to 11 months’ home detention for ‘brutal assault’ in Tasman
Nearly three years on, the victim says he still does not know whether he will fully recover from what happened to him.

Where does fat go when you lose weight?
If you're not sure where the weight goes, you're not alone - there's even confusion among dietitians and doctors.

She’s nearly 90 and she’s just won a national fashion show
88-year-old Daphne Randle won a $5k prize for her woollen piece dubbed ‘highland warrior’ which blew the 600-strong crowd away at Alexandra’s bowling club.

Live weather: Snow closes highway in South Island, Hawke's Bay fires under control,
"It’s probably the heaviest snow I’ve been in, it just came down so fast."

What we know so far about the New Zealanders missing after Nepal flood
Dejan Kuzmic's flatmate says he was "always cheerful" and "wanted to make everyone smile and laugh".

AI bubble may have more in common with tulips than railroads
Warning signs are mounting around AI spending, with one expert saying the likely fallout is a correction that leaves little enduring value.

Watch: Justin Rose hits incredible slam-dunk hole-in-one
Englishman makes fifth competitive ace on toughest hole at Tour Championship but is unable to trouble eventual champion Scottie Scheffler

Profitability improves 'sharply' for jewellery retailer Michael Hill
The Australian-based company says a new leadership team and a simpler business model with a focus on profit made the difference.

Where is all the AI money coming from?
With over two billion dollars already poured into the AI market and with half of that simply magic money created by debt, what happens if/when the bubble bursts?

Investors losing faith in property
Only about one in 10 investors now think rental properties are the way to go.

Fiji constitution review report set to be handed to president
After months of public consultation, Fiji's Constitutional Review Commission will submit its final report, marking the next stage of the country's constitutional review process.

Search for missing tramper swept away in river enters day four
The man and a friend were hiking the Cass-Lagoon Saddle track shortly after midday on Thursday when the man fell during a river crossing and was swept downstream.