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Alarming acceptance of liar loans
More than half of Kiwis under 25 think it is acceptable to inflate their income on mortgage and consumer credit loan applications.

'A bit embarrassing': Helmut Marko's brutal words for Lawson's replacement
Helmut Marko is well known for his harsh remarks, but this controversial comment has raised eyebrows in the F1 paddock.

20-year-old man arrested after drugs, cash and weapons found in vehicle
A 20-year-old man was arrested and now faces charges of possession of cannabis for supply and possession of an offensive weapon.

Three men arrested over Lower Hutt fire that killed elderly man
A homicide investigation was launched in November after one of three arsons at the Hanson Grove block of flats.

Former nurse Peter Ogden, who had sexual relationship with patient sentenced to home detention
A former nurse of a Christchurch mental health facility who engaged in a sexual relationship with a patient has avoided jail time.

Adobe Summit 2025: Adobe AI platform unites creativity and marketing to define the new era of customer experience orchestration
At Adobe Summit 2025, the company launched groundbreaking AI-driven innovations that redefine Customer Experience Orchestration, enhancing personalisation across industries.

Watch: Smoke billows from house fire in south Auckland
A video shared with Stuff showed flames filling the property in Papatoetoe as people gathered outside.

Protesters gather outside Israeli Embassy in Wellington after resumption of war
The snap action march, planned by Justice for Palestine, sought to mobilise the community in a call for sanctions to be imposed on Israel.

Kmart recalls pickle jar at risk of exploding
The recall relates to jars sold over a two year period at Kmart stores across the nation.

Proofpoint & Microsoft expand collaboration on security AI
Proofpoint has broadened its partnership with Microsoft, leveraging Azure's AI capabilities to bolster global threat and data protection services.

'We are freaked out': Car alarms heard night man was found unresponsive in Miramar
The man later died in hospital.

Three men arrested over Lower Hutt fire that killed elderly man
A homicide investigation was launched in November after one of three arsons at the Hanson Grove block of flats.

Man who died in Omakau crash named by police
25-year-old Callum Sean Russell Pattison was the victim of the February 21 crash.

Pacific�s top diplomat urges new cooperation amid US aid freeze
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member countries must work together and identify "other alternatives for cooperation" amid the United States' freeze on development assistance around the world. This was the...

NVIDIA unveils Llama Nemotron AI models for enterprises
NVIDIA has unveiled its open Llama Nemotron family of AI models, optimised for advanced decision-making and collaboration, enhancing operational efficiency for enterprises.

�Warts-and-all worst house� in Cashmere sells at auction
Monolithic cladding and a typical leaky home design didn�t deter the winning bidders who paid more than the current land value.

What we know about potential flights to India from NZ
Will the Prime Minister make on announcement on his visit to India?

Greens calls for compassionate release of elderly prisoner on hunger strike
The Green Party has urged the minister of corrections to intervene as the kaumatua reaches day nine without food.

Bar owner with 47 years in the industry says earlier closing times �crazy�
A proposal to close Hawke�s Bay bars, pubs, and nightclubs an hour earlier has been met with resistance by bar operators.

New PO box numbers cause headaches for businesses
One company said its regularly missing infringement notices which could land them in court.