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Qantas to outsource 850 local jobs with most roles moving to India
The Australian airline said the move was aimed at modernising its IT systems and noted the impact of AI.

Coactive launches oral language screen for young children
About one in five children in New Zealand have weak oral language skills, and schools are waiting up to 12 months for specialist help.

Person arrested in Baby Ru case gets to keep name secret, second person arrested
A second person has been charged with perverting the course of justice in relation to the homicide investigation into the toddler's death.

Black Caps v India result: Hamilton washout ends New Zealand’s hopes of ODI series victory
New Zealand are facing the possibility of a first home series defeat since 2019.

‘Much loved’ father believed to be dead after going missing in Auckland
Sam Newton-Jones went missing on October 20 in the West Auckland area.

Two people found dead at Tauranga property
Police were called to a Mangatawa Lane home after one person died, before locating a second body.

Man and woman charged three years after death of Baby Ru
A 33-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman face charges of perverting the course of justice following the toddler's death in October 2023.

Kiwi comedian Dai Henwood dies aged 48 after six-year cancer battle
More to come on this breaking story.

Defence Force has no record of UFO correspondence since 2010
The Defence Force searched all correspondence from January 2010 to June 2026 in response to an Official Information Act request

Nearly $22m in fines from one stretch of road. Now more drivers say they were caught out
More motorists have come forward after Stuff revealed nearly $22 million in fines had been issued for a restricted section of Auckland’s Queen St.

Three vehicles crash on state highway, forcing traffic diversions
State Highway 3 is down to diversions south of Kihikihi after a three-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon.

Beloved Kiwi comedian Dai Henwood dies aged 48
The award-winning comedian and television presenter had been battling incurable bowel cancer since 2020.

Northland man not seen since start of November, car found in remote forest
His white 2020 Toyota Hilux was found in a remote Panguru forest, police said, but there was no sign of him.

Lockdown ends at New Plymouth Boys' High School following threat
Police are in the area, working to determine the accuracy of the threat.

Man faces charges for pretending to be tradie, scamming people
The victim's son contacted police after his elderly mother gave more than $3500 to a man claiming to be a new neighbour fixing a fence.

RACS cuts virtualisation costs with HPE Private Cloud
The move is set to save the not-for-profit college about AUD $2.1 million over five years after a proposed 300% licensing hike.

All Blacks get double injury boost but star wing’s tour could be in jeopardy
A glum Will Jordan was forced to retire hurt against Scotland last weekend and if the hamstring injury is serious it could be a major problem for the All Blacks.

Employee accused of $100k theft gives allegedly ‘doctored’ court no-show explanation
Katrina Leoni, 52, was scheduled to appear in the Christchurch District Court on Tuesday facing two charges of theft by a person in a special relationship.

Two people found dead at Tauranga house
Police were called to the scene on Tuesday morning.

Breakers dealt major blow as star player ruled out for season
Breakers boss Dillon Boucher says losing star point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright to a lower leg injury is devastating for the club.

Workers who covertly recorded boss's abusive outbursts awarded payout
The Employment Relations Authority ruled the audio admissible after finding the Auckland restaurant boss created an unsafe and hostile environment.