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Ingram Micro names Becs Paterson to New Zealand role
Her outside-industry experience is expected to help Ingram Micro sharpen partner sales and growth as New Zealand resellers face shifting demand.

Firefighters' union says FENZ shake-up can't wait until after election
The union wants leadership sacked now, not after the election, following a damning select committee report.

Liam Lawson ‘felt disconnected’ but pivots back to Racing Bulls amid uncertain future
The Kiwi driver is occupying his more familiar seat after three races as Max Verstappen’s Red Bull team-mate.

Winston Peters joins line up in Stuff’s Kingmakers’ debate
Winston Peters will line up alongside the leaders of the Greens, Opportunity, ACT and Te Pati Maori in the first major political debate of the 2026 election campaign.

Fonterra reports $3.4 billion operating profit following sale of Mainland brands
Even when stripping out the sale, underlying profit was up nearly 24 percent to $1.8b.

Sorry, Microsoft: Haptic mice are a productivity gimmick
Mice from Logitech and now Microsoft support Windows’ latest feature: haptic feedback. But instead of serving as the next productivity enhancement, haptic mice feel like more of a convenience rather than a must-have. Microsoft today announced a new version of the Surface Mouse, a $79.99 ambidextrous mouse that it launched alongside...

Pasifika voters urged to judge parties on results, not promises
An Auckland law academic is urging Pacific voters to look beyond election promises and consider what parties have actually delivered for their communities ahead of the general election.

Person critically injured in truck and car crash on SH57
State Highway 57 is expected to remain closed for several hours after a serious crash involving a truck and car near Levin.

Person critically injured after crash involving car and cyclist in Auckland's Herne Bay
Police are at the scene of a serious crash in the central Auckland suburb of Herne Bay.

'Great time to be blind': Visually impaired hail AI smart glasses despite privacy concerns
Pic's Peanut Butter founder says it's one of the greatest inventions of technology, despite concerns of its risk to security and privacy.

Schneider Electric to host Auckland innovation day
Businesses will hear practical guidance on tackling rising power demand, AI-driven electricity use and emissions pressure at the 2026 Auckland event.

‘Feel sick to my stomach’: Mother’s plea to help find missing Christchurch man
Police and family are concerned for 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth, who has not been seen or heard from since September 14.

Auckland to host game developers conference after boom
The sector's NZD $1 billion revenue milestone gives the city a stronger case for attracting talent, investors and digital exports.

Which issue will have the biggest influence on your vote?
Elections can be fought over dozens of policies, promises and political personalities, but when it comes time to vote, there is often one issue that matters more than the rest.

Charlotte Church accuses Ed Sheeran of choosing 'capitalism over doing the right thing'
Charlotte Church says Ed Sheeran chose capitalism over "doing the right thing".

Are fewer kids starting school toilet trained?
"I hate being a doomsayer, but the problem is becoming much worse," says primary school principal Ash Maindonald.

Serious crash blocks highway in Levin
The collision, involving a truck and car, was reported about 6.50am.

Teen charged after two injured in Auckland assault
A 17-year-old has been charged after an assault in south Auckland left one person critically injured and another seriously hurt.

BNZ releases new deposit rates
The BNZ has released new interest rates across its range of fixed-term investments.