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‘Really, do we have to be called bitches?’ Female MPs open up about abuse
PTSD from politics, evacuating electorates, and online abuse - female MPs speak about the price they pay to represent us in Parliament.

Nasa to launch rugby stadium-sized balloons from Wanaka Airport
The flights of the two balloons, which were roughly the size of Dunedin's Forsyth-Barr Stadium, were part of Nasa’s scientific balloon programme.

Auckland school closed due to ‘water supply issues’
Takapuna Grammar School students are at home on Wednesday after a water supply issue closes the school.

New Plymouth finally gets big warning signs after sewage spills into sea
On Sunday heavy rain overwhelmed a pump station, with the overflow spilling into the Tasman Sea.

Alpine Energy ordered to refund $16.9m after overcharging
The Commerce Commission allowed the Timaru-based electricity provider to increase prices based on incorrect information.

Sometimes green sucks
Saving the planet is a great idea but there are limits to what I'm prepared to accept in the name of that cause.

Huge number of property listings slows rising cost of construction
Construction cost growth is slowing, and that may be because buyers have too much choice.

Portman Partners invests in new data centre recruitment service
Portman Partners has invested in Flint DC, a new recruitment service aimed at transforming hiring practices in the data centre industry.

Shenandoah Highway in Tasman closed after crash leaves one person seriously injured
Detours have been set up, with police warning the road is expected to remain closed for some time.

Alpine Energy ordered to refund customers $16.9m
Alpine Energy will not be charged for its $16.9m overcharging of customers, but the money will be recovered and refunded.

“The girl should be calling men.” Leak exposes Black Basta’s influence tactics.
Disclosure of tactics, techniques, and procedures provides rare glimpse into secretive group.

Canister leaking fuel behind smell that saw Air NZ plane make emergency diversion
While Air NZ is yet to confirm exactly what the cause was, a Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said staff found a canister leaking fuel after the plane made its emergency landing.

Parents onboard with councils taking over school buses
Elected representatives and local parents across Nelson Tasman want to explore the possibility of regional councils taking over school bus services.

Ministry of Social Development to use 'basic AI' to check if jobseekers have met their obligations
Opponents fear a potential law change will create a loophole allowing AI to cut benefits and impose sanctions, which the ministry denies.

SailPoint reveals Cloud updates for identity security boost
SailPoint has unveiled updates to its Identity Security Cloud, introducing enhanced machine identity security and new customer success services to bolster identity management.

Advisers to be educated on lending for businesses
Newly minted HomeSec New Zealand manager Ziggy Munz is confident residential mortgage advisers will be able to add another arrow to their lending bow after an education programme he is planning.

Astro Bot dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins
Sony's 3D platformer scoops five trophies in total at the London ceremony, with Balatro winning best debut.

Watch: Rice scores two wondrous free-kicks as Arsenal flatten Real Madrid
Declan Rice’s team-mates were in disbelief after his spectacular strikes inspired a stunning win in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie.

Why 4.5% home loan rate could be on cards after US tariffs
Interest rates fell significantly, as stock markets were sent reeling this week.