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Search for missing Queenstown woman Erika Rodrigues Coelho paused but still active, police say
Investigators are keeping an open mind and appealing for any public information as they review the search for Erika Rodrigues Coelho.

Election 2026: 7 October on the campaign trail, as it happened
Some familiar names have hopped past sitting MPs. Meanwhile, National is promising to help small businesses and Labour is taking on banks.

Auckland road closed after afternoon house fire
An eastbound lane of Balmoral Road is closed after a residential fire, with motorists warned to expect delays.

Gap grows between powders and fats at Global Dairy Trade auction
A dairy analyst said the demand for protein ingredients continued to influence sales.

Auckland bin collectors dumped, offered chance to buy their own rubbish trucks
Workers First Union has slammed the restructure a "predatory scam", as some truck drivers are offered the option to buy their own trucks and become contractors instead.

NZ investigators help jail California man over child abuse
The DIA's Digital Child Exploitation Team shared evidence with US authorities, with two children removed from harm.

Landmark Wellington CBD building on the market
Designed by prominent Wellington architect William Gray Young (designed Wellington Railway Station, the building was awarded the New Zealand Institute of Architects Gold Medal in 1932

Hyperlayer joins Asia Pacific fintech lab as finalist
The Hong Kong firm will gain access to major banks and insurers as it seeks customers wary of costly core-system overhauls.

'Half surprised, half pissed-off': David Tamihere still processing freedom news
Speaking outside court, David Tamihere said he had been "gearing up" for a retrial.

SAS wins Fast Company nod for Danish hospital digital twin
The recognition underlines how a virtual model is helping Denmark's capital region avoid sterilised instrument delays that could disrupt 1,000 surgeries a day.

GitLab unveils governed software factory tools for AI
The new tools are meant to help large organisations control AI-driven coding, security and deployment as software moves from idea to production.

RiskProfiler launches MCP connector for AI threat hunts
Security teams could speed up external threat investigations as RiskProfiler's new connector lets authorised users query its platform through AI assistants.

Infor says Australian firms lead Asia-Pacific AI adoption
Australian enterprises have emerged as the region's most mature AI users, with 42% already at full-scale deployment, according to Infor research.

Police ‘keeping an open mind’ about surgeon’s disappearance after search suspended
Police have paused the search for missing 47-year-old Erika Rodrigues Coelho, who has been missing since September 18.

Cognizant & Cognition save 37% at Odyssey Logistics
The move cut legacy migration costs by 37 per cent and put Odyssey Logistics' order intake and shipment lifecycle live on its OdysseyONE platform.

Canon opens Christchurch office in AUD $2 million push
Regional growth in Canterbury has lifted Canon's New Zealand revenue 17%, prompting a new Christchurch office and showroom for 30 staff.

Police warn public not to approach man wanted on arrest warrant
Police believe John Williams may be in the Bay of Plenty, Waikato or Auckland and are asking the public for information.

Stacklet launches Token Custodian to govern AI token spend
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI value as Stacklet's new tool ties token usage to budgets, teams and cost centres.

Police appeal for sightings of Auckland man missing since Sunday
Joshua Arnold was last seen on 4 October on Kotuitui Road in Wainui.

One of NZ's most educated people: we need to 'crank up the intensity'
We're far too chilled when it comes to education, says 31-year-old Jamie Beaton, who boasts 12 degrees from various universities - so far.