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Two large retailers preparing to lay off staff as sector far from optimistic
New Zealand's retail sector is not rebounding as well as in Australia according to a retail sector report.

Japan’s Ishiba Steps Down

Former WhatsApp security boss sues Meta for “systemic cybersecurity failures”
Meta allegedly prioritized user growth over security, lawsuit said.

Casual job market performing well, Employment Hero survey shows
The casual job market is performing well while the majority of workers over the age of 55 doubt they will find another job quickly if they are out of work.

Three people in custody after person found with stab wounds in Auckland
Emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing at a property on Breenagh Place in Massey about 8.10pm.

A guide to voting in the local elections
This week, distinctive orange envelopes will begin arriving in mailboxes across Aotearoa.

Petr Podrouzek named CTO as IP Fabric boosts AI automation focus
Petr Podrouzek has been named CTO at IP Fabric to drive advancements in AI-driven network automation amid growing enterprise demand.

Govern with Te Pati Maori? The dilemma Labour’s grappling with
The by-election laid plain some stark differences between Labour and Te Pati Maori. And it’s forcing Labour to confront an elephant in the room: Can they govern together?

Running for cover
The Mayor and most of the sitting councilors in the local district council are running scared and refuse to front at public "meet the candidate" events organised by the local ratepayers group. The reason they won't front? Mr Simpson will be there with his camera.

Car Thief Sues People Who Stopped Theft

Solar Eclipse Cruises You Can Still Book for 2026

Four IDF soldiers killed in northern Gaza tank explosion

Spain bans Israel-bound weapons ships and planes in its territory over Gaza War

Three people in police custody after stabbing in West Auckland
Three people are in custody after a person was found seriously injured with stab wounds in West Auckland on Monday night.

New Zealand SME jobs recover but workers remain uneasy about pay
New Zealand's SME jobs are recovering with 2.4% growth in July, but over half of workers remain uneasy about pay and job security.

Uncapped NZ opener scorches double ton in unofficial ‘test’ against South Africa A
Canterbury opener Rhys Mariu notched his highest first class score as he plundered the South Africa A attack.

Charter schools 'gaining momentum' with interest from state school Northland College
Associate Education Minister David Seymour is predicting half a dozen charter schools will be converted by the start of next year.

Moetai Brotherson backs Solomon Islands' decision to exclude external partners at Honiara meeting
The French Polynesia president is pleased with the Solomon Islands' decision to block about two dozen donor partners from attending the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara.

Grandmother and cancer patient pushed, saw shooting at Kainga Ora home
Christine Nankivell says she has also "cracked her head open" after being pushed.

Person critically injured in Castle St incident in Dunedin
The incident occurred in the heart of Dunedin’s student quarter, with one person sustaining critical injuries.

A guide to voting in the local elections
This week, distinctive orange envelopes will begin arriving in mailboxes across Aotearoa.

Tom Phillip’s child told police there were other guns at campsite where siblings found
Firearms were located at the campsite where fugitive father Tom Phillips’ children were found.