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Bridges not up to scratch, roads to be returned to gravel - South Island counts cost of under investment
A new report revealed the south accounts for 40 percent of international visitor spending, but receives only 11 percent of transport spending.

Dressing room Dolly Parton 'just gorgeous', says The One Show's Alex Jones
The One Show host recalls meeting an "absolutely striking" Dolly Parton with no make-up or wig on.

Rocket Lab Shares Surge: What's Driving the Rally

'Most challenging of recent times': SIS warns of intensified threats to NZ's security
Non-public information is being increasingly sought by foreign states, including policy insights, intellectual property and data sets, warns the SIS.

'Huge demand on services': North Shore area ambulance patients diverted to Whangarei
The much smaller Whangarei Hospital is already struggling with extremely high patient numbers this winter

Maori and Pacific people have lower stigma towards mental illness - study
Maori and Pacific people have a lower stigma towards people with mental illness than Europeans and Asians, according to a University of Otago study.

Proceeds of crime, money owed to an ex: What people have tried - and failed - to claim in tax returns
Taxpayers things they can potentially claim to reduce their tax bills but every so often, people try to claim expenses that don't qualify.

Pacific news in brief for 15 August
A round-up of news from around the region, including a figure for how many political parties are registered to contest Fiji's upcoming general elections.

Can National put the leadership questions behind them?
Former defence minister Wayne Mapp believed Penk had been made a sacrificial lamb.

Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil
Discord told the BBC it was "thoughtfully reviewing" the order by Brazil's data protection agency and it was "committed to user safety"

Solidatus adds AI governance tools to lineage platform
The update lets regulated firms connect AI agents to approved lineage data while keeping model choice, human review and audit trails in house.

Concerns potential buyers of Kainga Ora house not told of 'meth lab' history
Langford Street's residents say the chequered past of a two-bedroom Kainga Ora property hasn't been disclosed.

Recursion (RXRX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Google launches Pixel 11 smartphone line, including Pixel 11 Pro Fold, as Apple preps foldable iPhone

Why Are Everpure (P) Shares Soaring Today

Exclusive-Inside the Google executive moves that led to its big AI reshuffle

Auckland Hospital's flea-infested carpet might not be replaced for decades
It would take more than four decades to complete carpet repair work at the current pace, says a former senior project manager for Auckland Hospital.

The dairy farmer behind latest grocery price comparison app
CheckMyTrolley is the latest grocery comparison tool to hit the market as the cost of living continues to bite into household budgets.

The plan to strengthen Auckland's gateway for cruise industry
Port of Auckland's Roger Gray says the redevelopment plan reflects a shared commitment to ensuring Auckland remains internationally competitive.

All the winners at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards
Auckland based RnB singer Sam V has topped the table at this year's Pacific Music Awards.

‘I am not that monster,’ teacher turned sex offender tells Parole Board
A former science educator turned convicted sex offender has told the New Zealand Parole Board that ‘I have lost it all and I don’t deserve to live’.

Oracle launches APEX AI generator on Autonomous AI Database
The new tool aims to speed enterprise app building while keeping AI-generated outputs governable, auditable and easier to deploy safely.