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Why did Dolly Parton record a song in Welsh?
The cover of smash-hit Jolene, with Welsh and English lyrics, is released on Friday.

Hipkins says National is peddling capital gains tax misinformation… but his MPs seem confused too
The Labour Party’s proposed capital gains tax has faced near-endless scrutiny this election campaign.

Build Paperless opens construction platform to AI agents
Access to building records is now being offered to AI assistants, with human sign-off still required for contract changes and variations.

‘David was taken too soon’: Mystery over death of man on Dunedin street
Police are attempting to establish the circumstances surrounding an unexplained death in Dunedin on Wednesday night.

Independent grocer launches $25m push to take on supermarket duopoly
An independent grocery retailer plans to launch a $25 million expansion to open more than 20 new stores nationwide, saying it aims to create up to 1000 jobs and become New Zealand’s third-largest supermarket operator.

Professional kayakers worry mandatory lifejackets will make it harder to train
Water Safety NZ chief executive Glen Scanlon says the updated rules could save a dozen lives each year.

Youth unemployment at 'crisis level' and AI may mean recovery is tough, NZIER says
Recovery alone may not ease youth joblessness, with 15 to 19-year-olds facing 25.3 percent unemployment and AI adding uncertainty.

Cow bones could offer cheap alternative for human jaw repair, dental treatment, researchers say
Otago University scientists believe it could offer a cost-effective alternative, after successful trials overseas.

AlphaSense adds EIU forecasts & geopolitical analysis
Users will gain faster access to country risk insight as AlphaSense folds EIU forecasts and geopolitical analysis into its research platform.

Child dies at Manawatu beach after two swept out to sea
A serious incident is underway at Tangimoana Beach in the Manawatu after two young people are understood to have been swept out to sea.

Music group with learning difficulties fulfils late MP's Broadway dream
The Music Man Project is a charity in Essex that teaches music to people with learning disabilities.

Are you feeling 'politically fatigued' by the election?
There's still 29 days to the election, but with a barrage of policy announcements every day, some people may feel like they have hit a wall.

Microsoft revamps Copilot with Home, Code & Autopilot
The overhaul aims to cut app switching and let businesses govern AI spend as Microsoft folds chat, coding and Office tools into one interface.

Arrow Ventures seeks USD $125 million for animal health
The fund aims to fill a gap in animal health investing, backing veterinary drugs that can reach US approval with specialist capital and expertise.

Person dies in water-related incident at Tangimoana Beach in Manawatu
Police were called to Tangimoana Beach Road after reports two people had been swept out to sea while swimming.

Young people in Auckland's new Henderson electorate feeling disenfranchised
Young people in Auckland's new Henderson electorate say more needs to be done to encourage them that their vote matters.

Children allegedly faced physical and sexual abuse following complaints to police
It was "deeply troubling that further harm may have occurred in some instances after that first report was made", police say.

Squirrel plans to list
Mortgage advice and investment firm Squirrel is pondering a potential public listing next year.

Why you might be missing out on $30 off from Woolworths
Consumer NZ is questioning a promotion by Woolworths that gives $30 off to only some customers. The supermarket chain is marking 30 years of online shopping. As part of that,...

Missing father’s body found concealed at property linked to notorious sex offender
Police have not confirmed how Braydon Hepworth died, and there is no suggestion the former resident is connected to his death.