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AskNicely & JAVLN partner to boost broker retention
The tie-up could help brokers spot at-risk clients earlier by linking service records with real-time feedback before renewals are due.

Te Tai Tonga: The race for New Zealand's largest electorate is wide open
The seven Maori seats could be pivotal in this election. The race for the largest one is wide open after incumbent MP Takuta Ferris was expelled from Te Pati Maori.

Hands-on review: Apple Watch Ultra 4 adds staying power
Battery life stretching to around two days and more frequent health readings make the $1,349 smartwatch easier to live with day and night.

Squirrel contemplates NZX listing
Squirrel, better known for its mortgage business, is looking to grow its asset management operations with new funds.

Fraudster brings kids to court, sent home because she could go to jail
Olivia Hamilton’s fraud saw thousands of dollars siphoned from her victims.

Watercare apologises after $6.14m taken early from nearly 44,000 accounts
Consumer NZ says affected Watercare customers should seek refunds and reimbursement for any bank fees or other losses caused by the reported billing error.

Willie Jackson: Crown-Maori relations at an all-time low
Paul Goldsmith says forecasts of 220,000 new jobs over the next four years will create huge opportunities for Maori, but Willie Jackson isn't buying it.

Workday to acquire C1.ai for AI identity governance
The deal gives Workday a way to tie access controls to hiring and departures, reducing manual oversight as firms deploy AI agents.

SMC launches AUD $20,000 AI grant for organisations
The consulting-only prize is aimed at organisations still struggling to turn existing AI spend into measurable returns, with vendor lock-in among the risks.

84 year old denied cash withdrawal from bank he has been with for 70 years
Allistair Meikle walked into his local bank wanting to withdraw some cash but was told ‘we no longer do that now’.

‘Braydon deserved better’: Man’s death sparks City Mission resignation
"Every person who comes to Whakaora Kainga seeking safety, stability, and support deserves better," says a Christchurch City Mission staff member who has quit over the treatment of Braydon Hepworth.

Wellington gets its wind back
It is the "first severe wind watch through the capital for a fair while", says MetService, with expected 100km/h gusts overnight.

Handyman who ripped off clients jailed and ordered to pay $117k
Andrew Hill spent his clients’ deposits on gambling, massages and cryptocurrency.

Epson opens Auckland centre to mark 40 years in NZ
The Freemans Bay site gives customers hands-on access to Epson's range as the company seeks to deepen its business footprint in New Zealand.

David Seymour opens up about Nicola Willis, superannuation and strategic voting as ‘big pinky’ hit the road
Travelling on ‘big pinky’, the ACT Party leader was heading to blow up some rocks at an Auckland quarry, but had time to indulge the media with his thoughts on a range of issues.

LG and Apple launch seven new smart home accessories
Privacy-conscious homes get new choices as LG and Apple roll out seven connected devices, including cameras, a lock and a thermostat.

Conservation minister 'closed his mind' over stewardship land, environmental groups say
The groups are challenging 99 of the minister's classification decisions, saying he did not give reasons for the decisions made.

Greens promise to give councils power to set up bed levy
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says a bed levy is "common sense".