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Petition calls for Tino Rangatiratanga flag to fly permanently on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Supporters say it would recognise Maori identity, history and the dual heritage of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Data Governance in the AI Era: Why One-Off Projects Fail
AI pilots are stalling because weak data quality and unclear ownership keep organisations from turning governance spend into measurable gains.

One Lotto player scoops $1m as Powerball rolls over to $10m
Powerball has rolled over to a $10 million jackpot for Saturday night after no players matched the winning numbers on Wednesday.

'This is our way of life': Kura pushes back on airport's opposition to development
A Rotorua kura is challenging a decision by its neighbour Rotorua Airport to block plans to expand school buildings and questioning why it is facing barriers to development after decades...

Study reveals different types of consumers, which one are you?
New Zealanders are considerably more cautious about money and the economic outlook than five years ago, a survey has found.

Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff in steepest cuts since 2022
The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.

Firefox 158 adds AI form filling and fixes 77 security flaws
Firefox 158 is out for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. This version brings improved PDF support, the ability to fill forms with the help of “AI,” as well as fixes for over 75 security vulnerabilities. Updates are also available for Firefox ESR versions. Firefox 159’s release is scheduled for October 27th,...

Big scorelines, one-sided games - are Women's World Cup play-offs working?
The ease in which England saw off Greece in round one of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs showed just how inefficient the structure currently is.

Wilcox the target again in another damaging Man Utd fallout
Lisandro Martinez's explosive comments after Manchester United's Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid turn the spotlight back on director of football Jason Wilcox.

Footballer Semenyo 'froze' after alleged racist abuse, court told
A Liverpool fan denies racially aggravated behaviour during a match against Bournemouth in 2025.

Whanganui electorate contenders face off in Stratford
It wasn't only party heavyweights going head-to-head on the campaign trail last night.

We guessed late 2027 for GTA 6 on PC. Industry insiders say Q1 2027
We’ve known since February that Grand Theft Auto VI is coming out this year on November 19th, but only for Xbox and PlayStation. In August, Rockstar released an exclusive sneak peek on Netflix with gameplay footage and narrative cutscenes. People are hyped, to say the least. But what about the PC...

The Gentlemen star Ray Winstone charms locals in Welsh market town
Winstone plays Alan "Razor" Sharp, an ex-SAS operative, in the action comedy Danger Money.

Here's where house prices have risen fastest over 10 years
New data shows the 10-year growth rate of prices around the country, as well as how far they are from their post-Covid peaks.

Corrections admits failures over sexual harassment claims
The department has apologised to a number of women who raised allegations of sexual harassment against a former staffer.

Middle income, uni degree no protection from financial struggles - researchers
An Otago University consumer lifestyles survey has found 27 percent of respondents could be described as "financial strugglers".

Star-studded Saudi exhibition postponed after deadly attacks
The Six Kings Slam exhibition event - featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic - is postponed following a series of deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Quiz: Do you remember the big names who took aim at football club chiefs?
As Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on the Manchester United hierarchy, do you remember these famous past examples of well-known football figure calling out leadership figures?

Driving test waits fall to two-year low - but still average 20 weeks
Learner drivers in September had to wait an average of 19.7 weeks, or around five months, for a practical test.