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Budget boost will help Oranga Tamariki hit response target, new boss Amanda Malu says
The agency now has an extra $184 million, but Amanda Malu says staff shortages are hampering efforts.

‘Distressing incident’: Tasered man dies in Tauranga police custody
Police say family have been told and staff are being offered support.

Netskope launches AI Command Centre for security teams
Only 6% of security teams can see all AI deployments, leaving most organisations exposed as use of shadow tools surges.

'I can't breathe': Outrage after UK police handcuff dying student
Body camera footage shows a dying student was handcuffed after being stabbed.

Man dies after being tasered and pepper-sprayed by police during chase in Mount Maunganui
The man had tried to flee from police, before ramming a police car.

GitHub launches Copilot desktop app for agentic work
Developers can now manage multiple AI coding agents in one place as GitHub tests a desktop Copilot app with worktree automation and review tools.

Olympic champion to lead New Zealand track team at Commonwealth Games
Olympic triple medallist Ellesse Andrews will anchor a 19-strong national cycling contingent selected for the track events at Glasgow 2026.

No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup
The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.

Man Utd agree £35m fee for Atalanta's Ederson
Atalanta's Brazilian midfielder Ederson is set to become Michael Carrick's first signing after Manchester United agreed a £35m deal for the 26-year-old

Starmer uses disappearing messages on his phone, No 10 confirms
A batch of messages between ministers and Lord Mandelson were published on Monday - but there were only a few from the prime minister.

Search operation launched after fishing boat sinks
One person was rescued by a local boat and there is an ongoing operation on Carlingford Lough to recover the second person.

Student radio station 95bfm to relocate after nearly 60 years
The station says the move places them close to the creative and arts hub in Auckland while staying near the audiences and cultural ecosystem they exist to serve.

Young man charged over Christchurch crash that killed cyclist
Police are responding to a serious crash involving a car and a cyclist in Sumner.

Amiiba unveils design-led PC hardware range debut launch
The debut range targets PC builders seeking room-friendly hardware, with swappable panels, wood finishes and high-wattage power supplies.

Hectre wins two NZ Hi-Tech Awards for agritech innovation
The win underscores growing demand for imaging tools that cut fruit waste and help packhouses make faster, more accurate sorting decisions.

‘Tough deal for the taxpayer’: Luxon shuts down Government lifeline for Moana Pasifika
The Prime Minister indicated there were higher priorities than saving the embattled Super Rugby Pacific franchise.

Kiwi tourist reported missing in Paris found, family say
A Kiwi who was reported missing in Paris has been found, family say.

Visitor spending drives $1.6b jump in New Zealand services exports
Overseas travellers spent more in New Zealand during the March quarter, helping push services exports up $1.6 billion from a year earlier.

Never any doubt about Knight's England spot - Edwards
England head coach Charlotte Edwards praises Heather Knight's resilience after the former captain's timely return to form before the T20 World Cup.

Ex-BBC presenter John Humphrys on being drunk during live Nixon resignation report
The former Today presenter has released a new podcast in which he talks about growing up in Cardiff.