NZCity NewsLinks

All Links

7 Nov 2026

Search

Genesys expands AI engineers to speed customer rollouts
By tackling integration and governance hurdles, the new engineering model aims to help enterprises move agentic AI customer service projects into production faster.

Stolen violin retrieved from ceiling cavity after being swiped on bus
Two people face court after the prized instrument, stolen from a bus in August, was recovered during a police search in Ranui.

Person critically injured after car crashes in rural road collision
Wiremu Rd is blocked between Newall and Mid Puniho roads following the crash on Friday morning, with diversions in place.

England check on Palmer - what are Tuchel's other big choices?
It is the last international break of the year and England have some important Nations League games. Thomas Tuchel has big decisions to make in selecting his squad.

Melania Trump calls for lasting Ukraine truce as she hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials
The US first lady was credited by all for playing a key though unspecified role in the ceasefire.

Police car set alight in Glasgow amid Bonfire Night trouble
The car was torched after officers answered reports of an injured man in the Provanmill area of Glasgow.

Weekly quiz: How did Rice Krispies lose their snap, crackle and pop?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'I was asked if I was a crier': Your worst job interviews revealed
Bad job interviews can be horrible to experience in the moment, but there is a lot they can teach us about the world of work

Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why - and what you can do about it
There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit.

U2 on Dolly Parton's final duet; and the 'grudge match' behind their new album
The rock group discuss Parton's final recording before her death, and why they refuse to be censored on stage.

Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race
The results mean America's two most populous cities - New York and Los Angeles - will be led by democratic socialists.

Ex-All Black joins Hurricanes coaching staff
Jeremy Thrush, who earned 12 test caps for the All Blacks, will join the Hurricanes as an assistant coach for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

TV producer accused of $14.5m fraud loses bid to stay in US
TV producer Alexander Breingan has lost his appeal to attend future court hearings from the United States.

Auckland Chinese restaurants targeted in $15,000 fake abalone booking scam
Offshore scammers pretending to be in New Zealand are demanding pre-payments for overseas suppliers before making group function bookings.

‘Forever 30’: Family grieve sudden loss of young woman killed in highway crash
Tributes have poured in for 30-year-old Kararaina Toimata, who died in a single-vehicle highway crash as police appeal for sightings of a white ute seen near roadworks.

Duran & Osmand spark Celtic into life - but where does that leave Hogh?
Martin O'Neill has previously said he is unsure of his best team, but it is now obvious that Camilo Duran is Celtic's best option through the middle.

Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.

The Papers: 'Justice' and 'Predatory' Brand faces jail
Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault conviction leads many of Friday's papers.

Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel?
There is no hard evidence so far linking airline bomb threats to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups.

More Mandelson papers set to be published before Christmas
Documents were published in March and June - but others were withheld because they were part of a police investigation.