NZCity NewsLinks

All Links

5 Nov 2026

Search

Mentorloop adopts RexCommand to curb shadow AI use
The 76-person software firm says the move will cut shadow AI risks and save about USD $150,000 a year in governance costs.

Memorial brass plaques recovered after second theft from Whakatane park
The plaques first disappeared from Mitchell Park in March, then were recovered and returned, only to be stolen again soon afterwards.

Watch live: Government scraps existing iwi agreements as RMA reform enters final stages
The Govt is concerned about a rapid increase in agreements between councils and iwi.

Watch live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks after Cabinet meeting on first day back from recess
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is addressing media on Monday afternoon.

Trump threatens additional tariffs over Canada's wildfire smoke
Roughly 5.9 million acres have burned during this wildfire season in Canada.

Watch: Argentina star appears to snub Trump after World Cup final defeat
Cristian Romero shook hands with officials standing either side of the US president during the runners-up medal presentation, but appeared to bypass Trump.

SonicWall & CyberCert launch SMB1001 push for MSPs
Smaller businesses under pressure from insurers and buyers can now turn existing SonicWall security setups into SMB1001 certification evidence.

Argentina boss Scaloni leaves news conference in tears talking about his future
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni leaves his post-match news conference after Sunday's World Cup final defeat by Spain in tears.

The Papers: 'Burnham era begins' and 'King Kev'
The papers are dominated by Andy Burnham's first day as prime minister.

Lamine Yamal 'completes football' at 19 as Argentina betray Messi
Spain's Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi's evening ends in tears.

Sixteen titles in five years - why Spain are a dominant force
We look at what's behind Spain's dominance after they become the first nation to be men's and women's World Cup champions at the same time.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon makes policy announcement in Auckland
The Prime Minister is making the announcement at a playground in Auckland on Sunday.

Vero Insurance teams with The Optimisers on AI search
The insurer wants clearer online content to stay visible as customers increasingly rely on AI tools for comparisons and recommendations.

Government to kill iwi-council participation agreements
The Government has announced it will amend its proposed resource planning laws to exclude iwi participation agreements entirely.

Watch: Messi's 'sad' attempt to get Spanish defender sent off sparks ire
Lionel Messi has drawn the ire of ex-players for his 'sad' attempt to get Spanish defender Marc Cucurella sent off.

Electric cars became cheaper in Germany despite rising average prices

German median pay rises 5.1% in 2025, outpacing inflation

Football: Auckland FC secure World Cup player Abby Erceg for invitational game
Former Football Fern Abby Erceg will join Auckland FC Women's Invitational XI for the Chelsea clash.

'The reaction is terrible' - World Cup final turns ugly at full-time
The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are beaten by Spain in extra time.

Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre
The artwork in the capital Oslo was unveiled on Sunday ahead of the 15th anniversary of the attack.

Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check
Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says.

Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.

Trump, Bieber and Shakira - a World Cup final like never before
The 2026 World Cup final may not linger long in the memory for what happened on the pitch but it will for all that surrounded it, with an appearance by President Trump, the longest half-time in football and songs by a host of stars.