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Xero launches Gemini integration for live financial data
Small businesses and accountants can now check live cash flow, invoices and balances in Gemini without switching apps.

Security guard loses licence after threatening man and following him to police station
Minute Lotonu’u’s security approval was cancelled after convictions for intimidation and threats involving a man he followed to a police station.

ACT proposes allowing landlords to offset rental losses
The campaign policy to reverse Labour's ring-fencing rules is forecast to cut government revenue by up to $303 million a year.

Business failures hit decade high
There's no sign of the rate of business failure slowing, despite hopes the economy may be inching towards recovery.

Election live: Tax cuts for landlords, parking for Auckland and a faster fast-track
Meanwhile, Qiulae Wong cemented Opportunity Party's place as a true contender for the title of kingmaker.

Act pledges to remove loss ring-fencing rule to reduce residential property investors’ tax bills by $300m a year
Policy may result in property investors' tax bills falling by about $300m a year.

National promises to remove Auckland's ban on minimum car parking rules
Chris Bishop says the theory behind the ban did not account for reality.

Boost Mobile launches prepaid service in New Zealand
Households facing tighter budgets may soon get a new prepaid option, as Boost Mobile New Zealand enters the market on the One NZ network.

Kiwibank hits back after sexualisation of mascot sheep skewered by US host
Kiwibank has responded to furore over the sexualisation of its cartoon sheep mascot, saying the issue is a serious one.

Long list of new artists added to WOMAD Aotearoa line-up
Spanning 18 countries and six continents, the latest lineup includes Ukrainian 'ethno chaos', Puerto Rican percussion and Indian hip-hop.

Man seriously injured after firearm discharged during Auckland altercation
Police are investigating after a man presented at Middlemore Hospital with serious injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.

Six arrested as police seize drugs, gun and $15,000 in Taranaki
Police say a three-month operation in Taranaki uncovered drugs, firearms, cash and stolen property linked to historic burglaries.

New Zealand launches Cyber Smart Week with scam warning
Rising AI-driven scams are prompting agencies to push basic defences, as the annual awareness drive urges New Zealanders to act before breaches bite.

Apple’s latest launch will help you stay off your phone at home
The launch marks Apple’s debut into smart display.

ACT promises tax relief for landlords with offset rental losses
As it stands, losses from rental properties are ring-fenced so they can only be offset against current or future rental profits.

Codenotary launches AgentMon Start for small businesses
The cloud-free tool gives smaller firms visibility into AI agent activity, helping them curb hidden token costs and security risks.

Katie Price denies 'any venom' against ex at his rape trial
Kieran Hayler, who denies offences against a girl when she was 13, was married to Price at the time.

Roofer told her to 'stick it' over leak repairs. Now he's won
A tribunal dismissed a Wellington homeowner's claim against Viking Roofing, but she plans to file an appeal.

National unveils Auckland policy, reinstates council off-street carpark requirements
National has released its plan for Auckland, which it says will keep Auckland moving.

NZ First wants to change fast-track regime, to save Kiwis 'suffering' through developments
It says necessary roads, pipes, water, wastewater, and other essential service approvals need to come first.