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Second intimate video controversy hits Fiji government
The Fijian government has found itself caught up in another scandal after an explicit video involving one of its cabinet ministers ended up on Facebook on the eve of Fiji Day.

Unlikely allies Labour and ACT united on school uniform costs
The cost of school uniforms has become an election issue, with parties on both the Left and Right now promising to crack down on costs.

UST: Businesses must rethink how AI returns are measured
Australian firms risk spending increasing resources on AI pilots that ultimately fail to prove gains in revenue, efficiency or customer service.

'Knew we were cooked': Last-lap drama as Bathurst leader De Pasquale runs out of fuel
"Everything went our way, until it didn't," a shattered Anton De Pasquale said, after a miscalculation left him helpless in a spluttering car.

Man stabbed over stolen car refuses to speak to police at ED
A man who was stabbed over the fallout from a stolen car required “significant medical intervention”.

‘Serious shortcomings’ uncovered in Papanui RSA Poppy funds
A review sparked by hundreds of thousands of dollars in Poppy money being loaned to the Christchurch RSA has found governance failures and breaches of duty – but no fraud or misappropriation.

Eden Park wants platform upgrades, pedestrian bridge to stop rail delays for fans
Rugby fans using the train after the All Blacks match on Saturday were left waiting as long as 40 minutes.

Data sovereignty is a strategic imperative in the AI era
AI is pushing boards to weigh local control against cloud convenience, with 80% of respondents saying sovereignty matters more in vendor selection.

International student awarded nearly $28,000 after being fired on the spot
The University of Auckland student says migrant and international student workers need stronger protection and clearer ways to raise complaints.

‘Warm, moist air’ set to wash over NZ, bringing rain and gusty winds
A front crossing the country from Tuesday to Thursday will bring an unsettled spell before cooler Southern Ocean air arrives.

Explainer: What you need to know about the smaller political parties in this year's election
Seventeen parties are striving to make it into Parliament this year - including a few you may not have heard of.

'Imminent threat' of drought in Niue, yellow alert declared
Niue has been placed on a yellow alert and the island's disaster management office says wildfires have already happened in several areas.

Town's students set criteria in hunt for new principal
Strict (but not too strict), able to do magic tricks and memorise names - the kids at Hokitika Primary School have put together a wishlist for their new principal.

Delay warnings as eGate outage hit Auckland and Christchurch airports
Both departing and arriving travellers faced problems.

Watch: Leader collapses 1km from finish in brutal world title race
Dramatic scenes in Hawaii as race leader succumbs to heat and humidity with the finish line in sight.

Man charged in Christchurch double murder appears in court
Two people died and another two were taken to hospital with serious injuries after police were called to Olliviers Rd in Phillipstown on Saturday.

One in three households struggling for food, survey finds
"Food insecurity continues to be a significant and persistent issue affecting New Zealanders across the country", the NZ Food Network says.

Former Kiwi soldier reportedly killed in battle in Africa
A former NZSAS soldier was reportedly killed during a battle in Congo, where he was said to be working for the high-profile US military contractor Erik Prince.

How the All Blacks' attack caught fire against the Wallabies
Lightning-quick ruck ball and an in-form inside back trio combined with a lethal strike plan that was too hot to handle for Australia.