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Corrections senior staffer Leigh Marsh cleared of bullying and harassment allegations
Corrections' chief executive Rachel Leota says she has "full confidence" in Marsh and his ability to continue as a member of Corrections' executive leadership team.

Woke up to fog? Enjoy the sunshine before the weather turns
A calm, foggy start will give way to a mostly pleasant Wednesday for much of the country, but rain, gales and even low-level snow are waiting in the wings.

Migrants shocked by NZ First’s superannuation policy
The party on Sunday pledged to restrict NZ Super to citizens from 2029 if elected.

Qualcomm and Amazon ink deal for custom data center chips

'Such a relief': Mayor backs National's bed tax replacement
The Rotorua mayor says it's a "welcome surprise" councils will take charge of how they spend International Visitor Levy funding.

The PNG Chiefs - a country's shot at the big time
The CEO of Papua New Guinea's new NRL franchise says the club is a long-term prospect that can lift a nation.

Government acknowledges some pork labels may be misleading, refuses law change
The pork industry is calling for country of origin information to be clearer, saying some shoppers think they are buying meat from New Zealand pigs when it's not.

Windows 11 is getting faster boot times and 8GB RAM performance
Microsoft confirmed at IFA 2026 that upcoming updates for Windows 11 will include faster boot times. According to Mark Linton, head of Windows & Devices at Microsoft, the company has already made significant progress in both the startup times and responsiveness of Windows Hello, and further improvements are expected. At the same...

Cost and vaccine hesitancy lead to low flu vaccination rates - Christchurch clinic
Figures show less than 25 percent of the country's population received the flu vaccination this year.

'Don't be a stranger': New tourism campaign targets overseas friends and whanau
The campaign aims to boost the number of visitors from Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada by more than 5000 by the end of 2026.

Weight management supplement company Calocurb raises $27m as it looks to expand globally
The business uses hop flowers for its tablets which it says offer a natural alternative to GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic.

OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.

Iwi forestry companies and directors among those in council’s crosshairs
Two Ngati Porou forestry companies and their directors are the subjects of legal action by Gisborne District Council

Canada’s tariffs take effect as it seeks closer EU ties and awaits Trump response
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada would move faster to reduce its economic reliance on the United States and deepen ties with Europe as retaliatory tariffs took effect on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods and the country braced for U.S. President Donald

You are not the customer, you are the product
LG and Sony are dead to me. Find out why.

Is a bigger solar system always better?
A slightly bigger solar power system could result in a better return for homeowners.

'Incredibly convoluted': UK dual national slams emergency passport process
Since February, the UK has required its citizens to travel on a British passport to travel there.

‘Three big booms’: Petrol tanker fire closes State Highway 1 on Kapiti Coast
A fuel tanker has caught fire on State Highway 1 near Otaki, blocking the highway.

Lack of trained staff hampered council's response to Wellington extreme flooding - officials
Officials at Wellington City Council are warning there are not enough skilled people to handle a bigger disaster.

Corrections cuts community bail services as remand prison population grows
Iwi organisations which provide six beds and wrap-around support for people on bail have had their contracts ended, leaving only 10 bail beds funded by Corrections nationwide.