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New law to allow more pharmacist prescribers will free up GPs' time, pharmacist says
The chair of the Independent Pharmacy Group says it is unlikely pharmacists will be ready to start prescribing medicines from the moment a new law comes into effect.

Real estate complaints hit record level
The Real Estate Authority's 2025 annual report noted a 35 percent increase in formal complaints in the year to June 30, to 487.

Ed-tech company Kami named EY entrepreneur of the year
Kami will be competing with the other country winners at EY's Global event to be held in Monaco, June 2026.

Hillier makes strong start in pursuit of PGA Tour card
Hillier can join compatriot Ryan Fox on next year's PGA Tour if he finishes high enough on the final leaderboard.

Watch: Ronaldo sent off for elbowing defender in World Cup qualifier
Ronaldo risks a two-game ban which would see him missing the first match of the World Cup tournament, if Portugal qualifies.

Exclusive-Nexperia customers in talks over workaround to skirt Europe-China chip feud, sources say

Verizon to cut about 15,000 jobs as it restructures, source says

Wrap up of Commvault Cloud Unity unifies data, cyber & identity resilience
Commvault launches Cloud Unity, a unified platform enhancing data security, cyber recovery and identity resilience for cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments.

Seven queen yellow-legged hornets found in Auckland so far
The Ministry for Primary Industries says it has more than 100 staff involved in the response, including more than 20 who are focused on enhanced searches for the pest.

Woman punched in stomach by person on scooter in Auckland park
Police are canvassing for any CCTV footage in the park area at the time the assault occurred.

Actor's skincare brand for kids labelled 'dystopian' and 'tone deaf'
Shay Mitchell's brand for children has sparked a debate about how young is too young for skincare.

AMD continues gaining desktop CPU share, holding its own in mobile
AMD’s share in the desktop CPU market continued to increase during the third quarter, a market researcher reported, while Intel’s decision to pull back in the low end of the mobile market left the two players relatively stable. A report by Mercury Research said that third-quarter shipments in the x86...

Workshop fire sends smoke billowing across central Christchurch
Fire and Emergency say crews are now mopping up hotspots.

Palau's leader urges stronger climate action after New Zealand lowers methane targets
Palau's president says the world needs to be working toward reducing emissions and "not dropping targets", in response to New Zealand slashing its methane reduction goals.

John Hopoate says son copping abuse over Eli Katoa clash
John Hopoate says his son Lehi has been targeted on social media after being involved in a sickening accidental collision with Tonga teammate Eli Katoa earlier this month.

Time running out to see latest aurora spectacle
They have lit up our night skies this week, but time is running out to see the latest aurora showers as they start to “taper off”.

Affirm CEO says the robots are coming — but they're not coming for our jobs

Government gives $6m to tourism campaigns aimed at attracting travellers into the regions
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced the latest round of the government's Regional Tourism Boost in Dunedin on Friday morning.

Pat Butcher to return to EastEnders in dementia episode
The beloved character, played by Pam St Clement, returns next month in Nigel's memories from the 90s.

BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation
Lawyers for the US president have threatened to sue the corporation for $1bn (£759m).

Steady increase in international visitors, hotel chain chief says
Sudima Hotels chief operation officer Les Morgan says places like Queenstown and Christchurch would likely have days where accommodation was at capacity over summer, but Auckland is still struggling to attract visitors.