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Maori local councillors set direction for the next three years.
Members of Te Maruata met in Wellington in December 2025, with Dinnie Moeahu and Aubrey Ria elected as co-chairs for the next three years.

Forrester tips cloud & generative AI to fuel IT boom
Global IT services spending will rise 4.8% annually to 2029 as cloud infrastructure and generative AI reshape enterprise technology demand.

Auckland duty lawyers consider further industrial action over pay, conditions
The Justice Ministry insists no courts were disrupted by the one-week strike in Auckland.

Deck built over boundary nearly 40 years ago at centre of bitter land stoush
A deck built in 1988 is getting in the way of carving up the land, causing a disagreement among its owners - including Scenic Circle owner Lani Hagaman.

Name released in fatal crash on State Highway 6, Winton
Police have named the woman who died following a fatal crash on State Highway 6 near Winton on Thursday.

2nd Victim Found but 8 Still Missing After Plane Loses Contact with Air Traffic Control and Crashes

AI-generated images of bank notes circulate online after Myanmar armed group declares independence

Plans for a Super Liquor store in Lake Hawea was approved despite record community objections
Plans for Lake Hawea's first standalone liquor store have been approved despite record community opposition.

Plans for a Super Liquor store in Lake Hawea was approved despite record community objections
Queenstown Lakes District Licensing Committee has approved a liquor licence for a Super Liquor franchise in the Longview subdivision of Lake Hawea.

Much-loved teacher and sportsman killed in Northland's Bay of Islands
Harry Darkins, 36, had worked in schools across both Northland and Auckland.

Why Fletcher Building is selling its construction division to French giant Vinci
Fletcher Building is set to receive $316 million from the sale (potentially rising to $334m), which includes Brian Perry Civil, Higgins and Fletcher Construction Major Projects.

Black Caps all-rounder dodges injury bullet ahead of World Cup
The Black Caps look set to have dodged an injury bullet ahead of the T20 World Cup.

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Auckland FC face Vanuatu United in round two of the Oceania Pro League
Follow live coverage as Auckland FC face Vanuatu United in round two of the Oceania Pro League at North Harbour Stadium.

Lulu Sun loses to qualifier in straight-sets first round Australian Open exit
The Kiwi held a 3-1 lead in both seats before fading out of contention as her best form continues to evade her on the comeback from a wrist injury.

Is January rain the new normal?
There’s been no shortage of severe weather warnings this month, with heavy rain alerts issued repeatedly across the motu.

Ethereum posts record onchain activity as research points to possible spam-driven growth: Asia Morning Briefing

South Koreans go cuckoo for 'Dubai-style' cookies

From Mexico City to Japan: Fora travel releases its 2026 hot list

flydubai taps Amperity to drive data-led retail shift
flydubai partners with Amperity to unify passenger data and accelerate a shift to modern, Offer-Order-based airline retailing.

What makes Cornwall Park so special?
The are very few city parks in the world with a working farm, but Cornwall Park, recently recognised by the NZ Gardens Trust, is one of them.

Where will ex-All Blacks coach Scott Robertson go next?
Japan? France? Or stay in New Zealand? What are the the options for former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson?