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Around half of the telco's staff will get Microsoft's gen AI.
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Passengers face delays as Air NZ works to fix software issues.
Sports Insider: Warriors guilty of throwing rocks at glass houses in NRL expansion row
The Warriors put a blocking run on a second Kiwi side.
Fishing company lands $16,500 fine for seabird risk, false reports
Macnicol Fishing was found to not use a bird-scaring device and wrongly recording fishing.
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Barry Soper: Manurewa Marae inquiry is in everyone’s interest
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‘Black hole’: Crown quitting 109 new homes underwritten by KiwiBuild
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Letters: Stats NZ boss takes fall for inevitable data breach
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‘National shame’: Children’s Minister on rising child violence and deaths
Child hospitalisations from assault in 2024 hit a ten-year high.
Girl, 5, put outside classroom as punishment leaves school alone, found with stranger
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Society Insider: How Sally Ridge’s 21yo son struck supermarket mega-deal; billionaire Jillian Friedlander on beating cancer
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Niu FM hosts speak out after radio co-worker seen at violent protest of library pride event
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Two men got into a woman's vehicle and allegedly tried to make her drive away.
Wayne Brown announces he is running for re-election as Mayor of Auckland
Wayne Brown said "I'm asking Aucklanders to back me to finish the job that I started three years ago." Video / Alex Burton
Look Sharp fined almost $300k for misleading pricing
Look Sharp had frequent and widespread pricing errors over a substantial period.
Drunken catcall, lewd remark preceded ‘execution-style’ shooting on Queen St, jury told
The shooter, whose partner was targeted by the catcall, has claimed self-defence.
'Back me to finish the job': Wayne Brown announces re-election bid for Auckland Mayor
Let me finish the job: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown announces plans for a second term
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Traffic chaos as crash closes tunnel in Wellington
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Revising punishments for streakers ‘not currently a priority’ for Government
Harsher penalties were sought by a group of 14 leaders from sports and stadiums in 2023.
‘Qualified buyers’ only: The strict sale terms as Polkinghorne’s mansion hits market
The home’s past is acknowledged, but the focus is on its location and design.
Watch: Four men chase down out-of-control car after driver’s medical event
Video shows a man with his legs dangling out of a window steering the car to safety.
Fire crews battle ‘huge’ blaze in neighbouring Auckland homes
Multiple fire crews were called keep the fire from reaching other homes.
‘Market turned down more quickly ... deeply’: Fletcher CEO on climbing losses
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One in critical condition after serious crash in Hunua
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Costly oversights: Homeowners unaware of tenancy law pitfalls
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‘Perfect for family’: Rundown ex-gang rehab up for $1700 rent
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‘Where’s the evidence?’: Tamihere defends data use at marae amid scrutiny
The Privacy Commissioner will investigate potential data misuse.
Fletcher Building's half-year loss climbs to $134m
Intense competitive forces, slowing of demand influence result.
Locals urge river cleaning as Auckland town faces relocation due to flood risk
'I can't recall the last time work was done on the river,' says McDonald.
Editorial: Wayne Brown wants three more years - has he done enough to win Auckland over?
OPINION: Love him or loathe him, Brown has left a mark.
Richard Prebble: Why NZ’s Pacific diplomacy is missing the mark
OPINION: Strong personal relationships are crucial for effective diplomacy in the Pacific.
‘Taking back control’: Police spent $75,000 patrolling gang funeral
Eighteen arrests were made as out-of-town cops and the Eagle helicopter swooped.
How a star horse motivates jockey's return to racing success
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