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Former Whakatane Mayor Victor Luca wins seat on regional council after by-election
Victor Luca was more than 1400 votes ahead of his nearest rival in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council by-election.

Central Aucklanders get help to vote without a fixed address
"We can make sure they can get the information they need, so that they can exercise their vote appropriately," says the head of Lifewise.

‘Bullet wound’: Shocking details of Cleary’s shattered ankle revealed
Nathan Cleary’s leg was held straight as he was taken from the field on Sunday to reduce the risk of cutting off the blood supply to his foot.

‘Fly free, Falcon’: WOW crew member who died named as tributes flow
Head rigger Nic Balkum, who worked with World of WearableArt for 12 years, is remembered as a mentor and “pillar of the entertainment community”.

‘It’s ugly’: Petrol prices are surging again, but how high will they go?
Stuff spoke to three experts on fuel prices to gauge their predictions for the future of filling up your gas tank.

Mother rescued after triplets die in remote PNG community
A young mother who gave birth to triplets in a remote part of PNG was successfully evacuated, but all three of her babies died before help could reach them.

Fire crews work to clean up 1000 litre chemical spill in Gore
The spill has triggered the evacuation of nearby buildings.

AI assistants now read online stores more than twice as often as Google. Most retailers can't see it
Many retailers are missing live customer queries because AI assistants now fetch product pages far more often than Google does.

Fisher Funds' big loss against benchmark return of 30.5 percent.
Two of Fisher Funds' listed managed investment vehicles have posted dismal returns, even while international markets surged.

Austroads wins data impact award for national NEVDIS
The recognition spotlights a national platform that helps authorities and buyers check vehicle and driver records across borders more reliably.

More sharing in space with same controls - NZ Defence
The Defence Force joined the seven-nation Operation Olympic Defender group in 2024 and has now signed up to till 2028.

Hundreds of homes given fast-track green light near Wanaka
The houses are expected to be built over 10 years across five stages.

In the AI era, channel value is being redefined
AI is pushing customers to pay partners for clarity and outcomes, as data volumes surge and existing security tools miss key blind spots.

Police seek public’s help locating wanted man
James Want is believed to be in the Rotorua, Waikato, or Counties Manukau areas.

‘Reckless’ driver allegedly turns off lights and tries to ram police car during pursuit
Police tried to stop a Subaru after observing it speeding on Mount Albert Road in Auckland around 8.15pm on Sunday.

Retro Panmure sign returning seven years after it was removed
A 15m replica incorporating parts of the original turquoise landmark will go up in November, but its new location has divided locals.

'Very short-sighted' - Lady Tureiti Moxon hits back at rejection of stand-alone Maori Health Authority
Lady Tureiti Moxon - a lead claimant in the Maori health Waitangi Tribunal inquiry - says the government has "ignored our views".

Synlait posts $75.4m loss after 'another difficult year'
The milk company hopes a renewed focus on the South Island, milk supply sweeteners for farmers and continued Chinese shareholder support will restore profitability.

Gartner forecasts AI strain on services, costs & jobs
Autonomous agents, soaring AI bills and new governance demands could strain public services and reshape how firms manage costs, jobs and power use.

Red Heron exploits Gitea flaw, uncovers SIXZUT rootkit
Attackers turned a newly disclosed Gitea flaw into automated intrusions within days, hitting systems in five countries and exposing source code and secrets.