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Kiwis fill up the tank, skimp on everything else
Fuel spending rose 4.8 percent in October while spending on almost everything else fell, Stats NZ data shows.

Malcolm in the Middle star hospitalised after Daytona crash
Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz was hospitalised following a practice-lap crash at Daytona International Speedway, according to his racing team.

Sports commentator called family rugby crowd ‘a paedophile’s delight’ on live radio
Broadcasting regulators have ruled that a radio network took sufficient action by counselling commentators behind closed doors after an on-air remark described a rugby crowd as a paedophile's delight.

TVNZ broadcast abuse survivor’s speech without consent
Broadcasting regulators have censured TVNZ after a prime-time news bulletin aired footage of an abuse survivor speaking at a closed church apology event without their consent.

19 hours of staff time goes into ACT councillor's withdrawn motion
Several high-level Marlborough council staff spent 19 hours in meetings and discussions about an ACT Party councillor’s notice of motion before it was withdrawn.

Geotab launches GO Anywhere Plus for Australian firms
The tracker aims to cut rental costs and delays for operators that need better visibility over trailers and powered equipment across multiple sites.

Adobe previews 10 creative AI projects at MAX 2026
Creative professionals could get more direct control over video, audio and image edits as Adobe opens some early research to wider testing.

RNZ staff to protest over 58 job cuts after $11.8m financial blowout
RNZ staff and supporters are preparing to take to the streets next week.

Radio panellist cleared over comment that transport staff should be shot
Broadcasting regulators have dismissed complaints against a radio broadcaster after a panellist's comment that council transport staff should be shot over road cone spending was ruled flippant hyperbole.

No opposition left in Naoero after all MPs join government
The Micronesian island nation made the announcement via a government statement on Tuesday, calling the move a "truly historic moment".

Hawke's Bay street cordoned off during police operation
People are being advised to avoid Leicester Ave in Tamatea, where cordons have been set up between Coventry and Westminster Aves.

‘Whirlwind few days’: Trashed Rotorua school flooded with global support
Children’s work was trashed by the group and police are investigating.

TVNZ aired graphic sex and fatal stabbing drama at 8.30pm
Broadcasting regulators have censured TVNZ after ruling the graphic finale of Richard Gadd’s drama series Half Man was wrongly rated 16 and screened too early at 8.30pm.

Student demands answers after website glitch delays national exam by 40 minutes
A secondary school student is demanding answers from NZQA after a 40-minute website crash derailed a digital English exam, forcing candidates to use pen and paper.

Databricks launches always-on Genie AI agent for firms
The update aims to help large firms use AI for longer-running work without exposing sensitive data, while keeping every action auditable.

All Blacks: Dave Rennie’s coaching culture brings renewed focus and clarity to team – Gregor Paul
ANALYSIS: Dave Rennie's coaching set-up has clearer roles than Scott Robertson's.

Former health employee Garry Gorham sentenced to home detention over Auckland DHB bribes
Garry Gorham received $258,541 in bribes from medical equipment and software companies and also admitted corruptly disclosing official information.

Xero launches Xforce AI support for accounting firms
Accounting firms facing heavier workloads will get hands-on AI help from Xero as it tests Xforce with design partners in three markets.