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AI uptake in New Zealand rises to 91%, but leadership gap a barrier to AI at scale
Datacom research finds 81% of New Zealand organisations remain in the exploratory or implementation stages with AI.

Yamaha introduces WXA 70A Streaming Amplifier and WXC 70A Streaming Pre-Amplifier
New audio gear brings full-scale Yamaha Hi-Fi performance in a compact form.

Trains cancelled after incident in West Auckland
Auckland Transport says train services are affected through to 7.36pm.

All Blacks’ unveil a new look during South Africa tour
The All Blacks have unveiled a new piece of uniform – that some players will now be seen wearing as part of their post-match formalwear.

Most young people 'following their noses' to find work, not dodging student loans, economist says
Higher repayments for student loans are unlikely to be the deciding factor for anyone weighing up whether to move, say economists.

Hawke's Bay community makes big effort to restore native A'Deane's Bush
A'Deane's Bush is the best remaining example of the original podocarp forest of the Ruataniwha Plains.

Prison officer who repeatedly kicked restrained inmates fails to get job back
A former Corrections officer who assaulted two prisoners after he was attacked in a prison bathroom has failed in an attempt to get his job back.

Teen son thought Kiwi dad and wife who died in Spanish spa pool were sleeping
Patrick Tobin and his wife Thomasina were died while using their spa pool on holiday in Spain.

Health businesses ordered to pay more than $147,000 in worker arrears
Two health businesses and their operators have agreed to pay more than $147,000 in arrears after failing to provide workers with minimum employment entitlements.

Skier seriously injured after reports they went over cliff at Treble Cone
The incident happened on Treble Cone at 11.40am.

Missing leaders won't derail Pacific Islands Forum outcomes, secretariat says
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the region's premier policy organisation, is confident the annual leaders' summit will deliver despite leader absences in Palau.

Samsung introduces Galaxy S26 FE
First in the Galaxy S26 line-up to launch with One UI 9, Galaxy S26 FE pairs advanced camera capabilities with the latest Galaxy AI.

Snow closes highway in South Island, power restored to most in Hawke's Bay
"It’s probably the heaviest snow I’ve been in, it just came down so fast."

Farmers to fund OSPRI's new NAIT software and $1.38m undercollection with levy hike
Higher levies for a mandatory livestock tracing programme are coming into effect this week.

Mike's Metres: Canterbury cancer survivor skiing to fundraise $58k for others in treatment
Every metre Mike Wilwert skis benefits families staying at Ranui House.

‘Awful feeling’: Tearful Djokovic throws up during shock opening round loss at US Open
The most decorated player in men’s tennis history is heading home from Flushing Meadows after a five-set loss to Mariano Navone.

Crown alleges minor traffic accident led to murder as Lok Fung Lorrence Li trial begins
Li is accused of murdering Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and his wife Mei Han Chong at their Ellerslie home in November 2023.

Skier left with serious injuries after reportedly falling off cliff
A person has been left with serious injuries after they reportedly fell off a cliff at Treble Cone.

Airline axes Christchurch route to the Pacific four months after take off
Kiwi travellers heading to the Pacific will soon face fewer flight options following a decision by Solomon Airlines to downsize its international fleet.

Ex-All Black joins Hurricanes coaching staff
Former All Blacks wing Roger Randle has cut his ties with the Chiefs and will join the Hurricanes coaching staff next season.