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Beca moves finance to Oracle cloud in Asia Pacific
The overhaul is set to cut manual work and improve financial controls for the consultancy's 4,300 staff across 24 Asia Pacific offices.

‘I don’t like it’: Aussies shut down Pollock’s pink-ball proposal
One of South Africa’s most influential cricket figures wants to give umpires the power to swap a red ball for a pink ball mid-match, but Australian coach Andrew McDonald is a strong opponent of the idea.

Rising star whacked for ballboy outburst
Rising tennis star Rafael Jodar is in hot water after another outburst at a ball kid in Shanghai.

Anfield boos third Man City goal
Anfield boos the third Manchester City goal scored by Rayan Cherki.

Hollywood actor Cliff Curtis excused from court, recovering from internal injuries
The actor has been charged with reckless driving and driving with excess breath alcohol causing injury.

NZSIS to support Fiji intelligence review amid foreign interference claims
The Fijian government has partnered with New Zealand's intelligence agency to reform its national security system following recent US allegations of Chinese infiltration.

New Zealand First pledges to increase Coastguard funding
New Zealand First promised to raise the government funding from 40 percent to 70 percent - an increase of $12 million a year.

Vulnerable 30-year-old missing after leaving Lower Hutt home
Police are searching for Pita, who was reported missing after leaving his Taita home on Thursday morning.

Sally Rooney’s books taken off shelves in Britain
Sally Rooney has been a vocal supporter of pro-Palestinian causes and groups, including Palestine Action.

Attekus adds Fat Zebra payments for councils & venues
Users of Attekus software can now pay for bookings in one checkout, helping councils and venues cut friction for more than 140 organisations.

The distressed girl opened the door but couldn't say what was wrong. The cop leapt into action
Constable David Cramp used battlefield trauma skills to treat three critically injured people after entering a potentially active firearms scene at Waitarere Beach.

‘We speak a fair bit’: Why Mitch Moses can’t wait to link up with Parramatta’s star signing
Eels star Mitchell Moses is looking forward to reuniting with former Blues teammate Jarome Luai at Parramatta. Although they may square off in the World Cup first.

Blockbuster Bledisloe clash at MCG planned in lead-up to World Cup
A scheduling quirk in the 2027 series combined with home venues where the Wallabies have succeeded could give them a good chance to reclaim the trophy.

‘Better than Dyson’: Steve Waugh’s son takes flight in astonishing catch
Austin Waugh soared high and towards the boundary to secure the ball, before flicking it to a teammate in an extraordinary feat that brought back memories of an all-time great catch.

Crows reject Roos' Murray offer
Nick Murray will remain at the Crows after the club was unable to break a stalemate with North Melbourne.

Officer pepper-sprayed man at close range during Lower Hutt bus arrest
The police watchdog found officers were justified in using force, but said close-range pepper spray use was dangerous and contrary to policy.

Auckland's Starship Hospital delays some cancer treatments due to nurse shortage
"These decisions are not made lightly and are based on clinical need," Dr Greg Williams said.

Union finally have a chance to win Heartland Championship trophy
The Heartland Championship trophy is named after the province's most famous player, Sir Colin Meads, now King Country finally has a chance to win it.

Hollywood actor Cliff Curtis was allegedly twice the legal limit when he crashed Tesla
Cliff Curtis has previously said he is “deeply sorry”.

Shai Hope hits record T20 century as West Indies beat India
Batter scores nine sixes in his 102 not out as West Indies level the series with a 24-run win