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Kiwi astronomer dejected over fate of Nasa's Swift Observatory
Ian Griffin says the Swift Observatory has helped humans understand the biggest explosions in the universe.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of November 2-8
Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

AI 'panic': Back office jobs cut - but not the expected roles
Police cut two dozen jobs in their file management unit last month, with more than 60 positions disestablished, created or shifted.

Integrity360 launches managed OT security services
Industrial operators can now outsource continuous protection as the new service set aims to reduce cyber risk without disrupting production.

Fewer WoFs, greater responsibility. Is your fleet ready for the change?
Fleet managers face greater safety responsibility as New Zealand moves eligible newer vehicles to two-yearly WoFs from 1 November.

Investor confidence up - but not for property
An ASB survey shows net investor confidence across the country rose 14 percentage points to 15 percent in the quarter.

Wellington city missioner 'delighted' with police's approach to move-on orders
Twenty-nine known orders have been issued so far, with most of them in Wellington.

Nix Adams had no plan after prison, she just had to stay sober
The social media star was sent spiralling when her baby died - she ended up on meth.

The handful of rich Kiwis who dominate big political donations
Nearly half of the $8m given in large donations can be traced to 10 people.

Lionesses to face France and Portugal in Nations League
England have been drawn to face France, Austria and Portugal in next year's Women's Nations League.

OwlQR launches QR code product platform for exporters
Exporters can now keep labels, certificates and test results in one live record, as OwlQR rolls out QR codes built on GS1 Digital Link.

Winston Peters says election 2026 is the "worst I've ever seen"
The New Zealand First leader says other political parties are not able to fill a hall, but they're 'getting away with it'.

Officials helping New Zealander injured in Nepal helicopter crash, MFAT says
An Indian national was also killed in the incident during which two choppers collided as they prepared to land.

Australia & New Zealand firms struggle to prove AI ROI
Most companies in Australia and New Zealand still cannot show AI has paid for itself, with 68% saying it has not justified the spend.

ZEITARC launches Lineora app for printable photo activities
Families and teachers can now turn photos into printable colouring pages and puzzles, with Lineora offering cloud-based exports on iOS and Android.

AI 'panic': Backoffice jobs cut - but not the expected roles
Police cut two dozen jobs in their file management unit last month, with more than 60 positions disestablished, created or shifted.

BBC Wales cuts risk 'irreversible deterioration', warns first minister
He says the corporation could breach its public service obligations if it proceeds as planned.

Digital inclusion starts with listening to young people
Research shows digital inclusion must go beyond internet access, as rangatahi say they need skills and a real say in AI safety.

NZ First leader Winston Peters calls election campaign a 'circus'
Peters told Morning Report's John Campbell politicans were "flipping burgers" in the 'worst' election campaign he's seen in his career.

Three arrested after woman attacked while putting out rubbish bins
A woman was wounded after two allegedly armed men approached her outside her Wellington home late at night, fleeing when neighbours rushed to help.