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Software-defined automation reshapes industrial control
Industrial operators could cut downtime and supplier lock-in as open, software-led systems replace rigid control hardware.

Man killed in house fire on Bay of Plenty island identified
The man who died in a house fire on Matakana Island in the Bay of Plenty has been identified as 79-year-old David Russell McCoubrie.

Vanuatu's maritime chief seeks criminal charges over MV Matui disaster
Vanuatu's Maritime Affairs commissioner says "some needs to be held responsible" and is seeking criminal charges against the captain and owners of the MV Matui.

'Should we be concerned as New Zealanders?' Expert responds to Fiji's HIV emergency
The New Zealand government website SafeTravel has warned people travelling to Fiji to avoid activities that could increase their risk of HIV infection.

Watch: Verstappen navigates pile-ups and crashes to pass 100 drivers to win Red Bull event
Max Verstappen was at the back at the grid in 101st place and had to weave through all sorts of chaos to succeed at Silverstone.

Stronger than expected economic pulse, despite US-Iran conflict
New Zealand may have dodged any significant economic damage caused by the fuel-price shock and disruption that dominated the quarter.

Autistic advocate hails introduction of low-sensory shopping at Dunedin Kmart
Store confirms it will have low-sensory hours every Wednesday afternoon following an appeal from Dunedin man Josh Sime.

Westpac approved to issue digital IDs
It said its business customers would soon be able to set up digital IDs they could share with customers and other third parties, to make banking more secure.

Shoppers split over Foodstuffs break-up plan
Kiwi shoppers are keen to see lower prices at the checkout - but not everyone is sold on National's plan.

More than 500 homes without power in Wellington
The outage is in the suburbs of Wadestown and Wilton.

Snow set to hit roads as cold front moves north
Snow is expected to settle on several South Island roads on Thursday morning, while heavy rain continues on the West Coast.

Margaret Green sentenced for Manurewa manslaughter of partner Selwyn Robson
"While an offender, she was undoubtedly a victim first," Margaret Green's lawyer said.

Tesla must prove Cybercab is legal to sell, NHTSA says

Sales And Marketing Software Stocks Q1 Recap: Benchmarking Upland Software (NASDAQ:UPLD)

Girls star and writer Lena Dunham announces she is a mother
The Girls star and writer, who has written plenty about her own fertility and endometriosis struggles, has welcomed a daughter via surrogate.

Rugby: Mass changes to Black Ferns starting side for Scotland clash
Two potential debutants feature in the Black Ferns' match-day 23 for Sunday morning's WXV Global Series game against Scotland.

Want to get more out of KiwiSaver?
Providers say there are a few things people can do if they want to boost their own balances.

'Can't come soon enough': Councils and developers welcome revamped levy for infrastructure
Councils will start transitioning to using the new system from 2029.

Uncosted MMP referendum: Could Maori seats be on the chopping block?
National is refusing to rule out a question on abolishing the seats, and doesn’t know how much the MMP referendum may cost.

Scathing report into FENZ recommends reviewing board and truck procurement
FENZ had bought 30 new trucks in 2019 which still were not being used, MP says.

Handling of climate change in updated school curriculums 'incomprehensible', expert says
Science education expert says updated curriculums will not give students the skills they need to deal with climate change.

'Repayments reached 99% of my income': Battling bank over a loan sinks woman's boat dream
She was offered hardship provisions to help manage her payments - then she discovered they were making her loan more unaffordable.

Dual Olympic gold medallist to start first Black Ferns test since 2018 in mass changes
Whitney Hansen has delved into an unprecedented level of experimentation with the most changes of her reign for their test against a struggling Scotland side.