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Rippling’s rapid growth driven by tailored HR tech for Australia
Rippling's HR tech boom in Australia, with 80+ staff, tailored tools, and USD $450m raised, supports local firms growing globally amid rising compliance needs.

Meteor showers will pass over NZ tonight - here’s all you need to know about it
Potentially spectacular meteor showers are due in our skies tonight but will the atmospheric river make it a wash out?

Cabinet Ministers defend hiking board fees for Crown bodies
The ministers insist those in the roles are overseeing billions of dollars - not just "beer and skittles."

Are green powders just another money waster?
A scoop of green powder is not equivalent to a serving of vegetables, says dietician Stephanie Partridge.

Should Eftpos and cash-users get a discount?
Businesses are being put on notice that they shouldn't need to raise prices by more than 1 percent.

Flying Fijians eye improvements ahead of Pacific Nations Cup
The Flying Fijians head coach believes his team will be better heading into the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup next month following their recent Test matches.

Jeanette Davies secures back-to-back BMX world championships
It's Jeanette Davies' second consecutive win at the event.

Jeweller Sir Michael Hill dies aged 86
The founder of Michael Hill Jeweller had been undergoing cancer treatment.

Dropping NCEA level 1 'overwhelmingly positive' so far - principal
As the government mulls what it is going to do about NCEA level 1, a school that dropped it two years ago has no regrets.

Jeweller Sir Michael Hill has died, age 86
The jewellery pioneer announced earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with cancer.

Prominent historian accuses Government of ‘war on history’ amid cuts at ministry
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage is disestablishing four out of five senior historian roles as part of a wider restructure.

Is Smith and Caughey’s gearing up to sell its historic Queen St building?
Board director Peter Alexander confirmed to Stuff that the company intended to sell and had been seeking proposals for their CBD site

Voting reforms, prisoner bans and enrolment changes - What you need to know about the Electoral Amendment Bill
Explainer - The Electoral Amendment Bill faces its first reading today in Parliament. But what does it actually say?

NiCE acquires Cognigy for USD $955 million to boost AI-powered CX
NiCE to acquire Cognigy for USD $955 million, combining AI platforms to enhance global customer experience with advanced conversational AI solutions.

ShadowTech25 inspires over 1,200 girls to pursue tech careers
Over 1,200 New Zealand schoolgirls are gaining first-hand tech industry experience through ShadowTech25, aiming to boost female representation in technology careers.

Jewellery entrepreneur Sir Michael Hill dies
The founder of the well-known chain of jewellery stores was 86.

Air NZ ally Singapore Airlines takes a hit from Air India’s financial disaster
Singapore Airlines' strong demand was not enough to make up for Air India's poor result.

Wanted man thought to be in Whangarei area ‘should not be approached’
Police say Michael Moses, a 55-year-old man who has a warrant for his arrest, is thought to be in the Whangarei area.

Why does New Zealand love Ed Sheeran so much?
Let’s face it, Aotearoa loves English singer-songwriter superstar Ed Sheeran.