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Half of infrastructure firms lose staff overseas in past year, survey finds
Sector leaders are concerned about the country's long-term capacity to deliver on future investment.

Talent Group COO Megan Woodbury makes global power list
The recognition highlights Talent Group's push to unite its brands, with cross-brand collaboration up 35% and integrated gross margin rising 24.6%.

Aussie stars put on a show in Champions League
Australia's Gianni Stensness fires the first goal into the back of the net against German giants Bayern Munich, while Nestory Irankunda sets up an assist for Luis Suarez.

AskNicely & JAVLN partner to boost broker retention
The tie-up could help brokers spot at-risk clients earlier by linking service records with real-time feedback before renewals are due.

Te Tai Tonga: The race for New Zealand's largest electorate is wide open
The seven Maori seats could be pivotal in this election. The race for the largest one is wide open after incumbent MP Takuta Ferris was expelled from Te Pati Maori.

Squirrel contemplates NZX listing
Squirrel, better known for its mortgage business, is looking to grow its asset management operations with new funds.

Fraudster brings kids to court, sent home because she could go to jail
Olivia Hamilton’s fraud saw thousands of dollars siphoned from her victims.

Handyman who ripped off clients jailed and ordered to pay $117k
Andrew Hill spent his clients’ deposits on gambling, massages and cryptocurrency.

Watercare apologises after $6.14m taken early from nearly 44,000 accounts
Consumer NZ says affected Watercare customers should seek refunds and reimbursement for any bank fees or other losses caused by the reported billing error.

David Seymour opens up about Nicola Willis, superannuation and strategic voting as ‘big pinky’ hit the road
Travelling on ‘big pinky’, the ACT Party leader was heading to blow up some rocks at an Auckland quarry, but had time to indulge the media with his thoughts on a range of issues.

Health NZ suggests nursing schools look elsewhere for placements
Health NZ's head nurse says it is working with the sector to explore ways to boost placement capacity.

Could this Australian team actually get better?
Dan Brettig and Adam Collins analyse a stonking victory for Australia over South Africa in Durban.

The A-League can’t afford to play more games. It also can’t afford not to
The A-League’s 26-match season is the longest of any Australian football code, and yet too small by global standards, undermining the ability of clubs to properly develop and sell players.

All Blacks combine with Kiwis to double down on trans-Tasman dominance
Fresh off a win over the Wallabies, the All Blacks teamed up with the Kiwis in a bid to inspire a double shut-out of their trans-Tasman rivals.

84 year old denied cash withdrawal from bank he has been with for 70 years
Allistair Meikle walked into his local bank wanting to withdraw some cash but was told ‘we no longer do that now’.

‘Braydon deserved better’: Man’s death sparks City Mission resignation
"Every person who comes to Whakaora Kainga seeking safety, stability, and support deserves better," says a Christchurch City Mission staff member who has quit over the treatment of Braydon Hepworth.

Hands-on review: Apple Watch Ultra 4 adds staying power
Battery life stretching to around two days and more frequent health readings make the $1,349 smartwatch easier to live with day and night.

Wellington gets its wind back
It is the "first severe wind watch through the capital for a fair while", says MetService, with expected 100km/h gusts overnight.

Epson opens Auckland centre to mark 40 years in NZ
The Freemans Bay site gives customers hands-on access to Epson's range as the company seeks to deepen its business footprint in New Zealand.