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University students push back against calls to scrap Maori and Pacific admissions scheme
The Maori and Pacific Admissions Scheme, or MAPAS, has found itself at the centre of a political debate, but University of Auckland students say it is important initiative for improving equity.

Health sector becomes most complained about to financial ombudsman for first time
The number of health insurance disputes increased by 91 percent, overtaking disputes involving house and motor vehicle insurance.

MBIE confirms botched biometric projects costs blown out to $50.7 million
Taxpayers face a NZD $50.7 million bill after a cancelled Immigration New Zealand upgrade failed to deliver any measurable benefits.

Cyclist critically injured in Auckland crash
A cyclist has suffered critical injuries in a crash with a vehicle in Auckland’s Herne Bay, with a major road closed.

Another claim of Education Ministry staff trying to avoid OIA comes to light
The person says she watched an Education Ministry manager telling staff to stop taking notes during criticism from teachers.

How much are people making from side hustles?
Lesley Webb says she took on her side hustle after she spotted someone wanting to find a new owner for it, but juggling a job and a business is not without its challenges.

The smartest AI will help us use less, not just do more
The technology's next test is whether it can cut energy use and waste as firms face growing pressure to deploy AI more responsibly.

Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott
The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.

Meth, luxury cars and first-class flights: Inside Operation Juneau
Senior members of the North Shore Head Hunters are accused of using drug-dealing proceeds to fund "luxury international holidays".

Six to nine months more of flat housing market, Cotality says
The data firm says news that Labour has ruled out reintroducing its interest deductibility ban may bring more property investors back into the market.

More claims of Education Ministry staff trying to avoid OIA come to light
One says she watched an Education Ministry manager telling staff to stop taking notes during criticism from teachers. Two more say senior managers often told staff not to write things down .

Bringing Aotea back to life through a te ao Maori lens
An iwi-led conservation project is undertaking one of the largest feral cat removal operations.

One seriously injured after two people rescued from bottom of cliff
Emergency services rescued the pair from rocks at the bottom of a cliff in Auckland's Castor Bay.

North Korea uses remote IT worker to clandestinely earn NZ currency
The national security watchdog has labelled this a "new" type of threat in a cyber hazards landscape that's changing faster than ever.

The ultimate embarrassment
A group of computer hackers have left the FBI with egg on its face.

Black Ferns confirm return of star duo in starting XV for England test
Ayesha Leti-I’iga and Kaipo Olsen-Baker are back as the Black Ferns eye their first win over England since the 2022 World Cup final at Eden Park.

When fuel costs go up, should you raise your prices? 4 questions for ContainerCo's CFO
A temporary fuel surcharge is helping ContainerCo pass on diesel costs without locking in higher prices if fuel markets ease.

North Korean spy tricked their way into remote job in NZ to fund regime, says cyber agency
It’s one of many alarming details in the latest report from our lead cyber security agency.

Police withdrawal from mental health jobs dangerous for workers and patients - PSA
Handover times between police officers and mental health workers at emergency departments are set to drop from 60 to 30 minutes.