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Brand new Waitakere Hospital intensive care unit sitting empty
"It’s just frustrating that, now it is open, there aren’t the people to staff it ... It is not like it’s a surprise."

Serendata & SAP Signavio strike transformation partnership
Customers will be able to spot workforce and AI-related risks earlier as process redesign and people change are tied together in one system.

Netskope launches Catalyst program: Facilitate, secure and get out of the way
Netskope's revamped Catalyst MSP/SP Program and Partner Orchestrator aim to have MSP customers flexibly provisioned within 15 minutes.

Private providers received $14.8b in public health funding last year, report finds
A union-backed report says private providers received $14.8b from Health NZ and ACC in 2024/25.

Christopher Luxon expects enrolment rates to be higher than previous elections
That's despite changes to the enrolment rules which scrapped same day election enrolments.

Who knew what and when ahead of FENZ chief's resignation
Kerry Gregory resigned after the Minister of Internal Affairs accused him of withholding significant information.

The 'demonised' couple who've finally been heard
A development in a child abuse case highlights the near-impossibility of going up against medical professionals in New Zealand.

Country Calendar named 2026 Screen Legend after 60 years on air
The rural television institution will be honoured at next month’s New Zealand Screen Awards, where it is also up for Best Factual Series.

Two arrested after revolver found in vehicle linked to Manurewa shooting
Police say the firearm and vehicle are believed to be linked to an October 24 incident in which a gun was allegedly fired at another car.

Teenagers arrested following shooting in Manurewa
Police said they stopped a "vehicle of interest" and found a revolver.

Oracle: Fusion agents stop recommending and start doing
Oracle used its AI World keynote to show Fusion agents that act rather than advise, with Spectrum's AskHR and Burger King Italia as proof points.

NetSuite Next lands in ANZ: Ask Oracle first, autonomous suite to follow
NetSuite Next and Ask Oracle begin rolling out in Australia and New Zealand, as NetSuite introduces SuiteSkills, SuiteExpress and industry AI agents.

All Blacks live chat: Discuss the Nations Championship squad
Dave Rennie has confirmed a 36-man squad featuring two uncapped players, eight injury returns, and Codie Taylor as captain.

Watch: Whale breaches near jet ski in Pauanui
Carlo Eible, who captured the footage, said it took place 20 to 40 metres away from the group.

Sunergise to buy Infratec in New Zealand solar deal
The combined group will expand service for commercial and utility-scale customers across New Zealand and the Pacific after the acquisition closes.

Macklemore begins Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.

New work visas under India FTA 'cosmetic at best', lawyer says
Immigration lawyer Alastair McClymont says the new requirements are not as attractive as existing provisions.

Dame Lydia Ko caught up in South Korea First Lady controversy
On social media Dame Lydia denied claims that she had given private golf lessons to South Korea's first lady.

‘I’m meant to be in Perth’: Auckland passenger lands on wrong side of Australia
The opening of a new airport in Western Sydney is already causing a bit of confusion for some travellers.

SH2 clear after Petone crash, but southbound delays remain
NZTA says the crashed vehicle has been towed, but southbound queues remain back to the KGB Interchange.