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Another fire flares up in Northland, despite ban
Far North firefighters are battling another major fire, this time in grass and scrub south of Kaikohe.

Elastic reveals 2025 partner award winners for ANZ region
Elastic has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Partner Awards for Australia and New Zealand, recognising key players advancing AI innovation with Search AI.

Hurricanes star delayed surgery after All Blacks call-up
Ruben Love’s Super Rugby season will finally take flight at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday night after undergoing a full ankle reconstruction.

NZ airport pulls an all-nighter as it readies for hopeful Aussie invasion
Jetstar will commence services from Hamilton to Sydney and the Gold Coast from June.

Lote Tuqiri and Nemani Nadolo slam ‘ridiculous’ treatment of Fijian Drua
One of the former test stars questioned whether an Australian or New Zealand club would ever be given the same ‘unacceptable’ treatment.

NVIDIA to host AI-focused GTC 2025 in San Jose, March
NVIDIA has announced its GTC 2025 conference set for 17-21 March in San Jose, showcasing AI advancements with 25,000 attendees & 300,000 participants online.

Lady Gaga: My biggest fear? Being alone
As she returns to pop with her seventh album, Mayhem, Lady Gaga reflects on the loneliness of fame.

Lady Gaga rekindles passion for music with new album Mayhem
“I reclaimed myself as an artist,” said Gaga, a 14-time Grammy and one-time Oscar winner who returned to her dark pop music roots on the album.

Golfers fight to stop golf club being turned into a flood water pond
Meanwhile, the Takapuna Golf Club has started a petition, urging the council to consider a wetland plan that would maintain the popular golf course.

Appian launches new version with AI-powered enhancements
Appian has unveiled Appian 25.1, a revamped platform featuring AI enhancements that significantly boost document processing and data handling capabilities.

Flights halted at some Florida airports over SpaceX debris
It impacted flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from Starship's failed launch

Location in doubt over Whakaari White Island memorial
Further engagement with hapu is needed if a Whakaari memorial space is to be created in Whakatane.

Development of Picton’s main waterfront street pushes ahead
London Quay is to be upgraded this winter with new cultural elements, dining areas and landscaping.

Police name man who died after he was taken into custody at Orere Point
Matue was Tasered by police while wielding a metal pole, and died after he was taken into custody.

Te Matatini to release album with viral waiata from people's choice winners
A stunning performance at Te Matatini by Te Kuru Marutea is to be included in an upcoming album featuring waiata from the 2025 festival.

Leveraging unconscious bias to attract more women into Tech roles
On International Women’s Day, Inde highlights how leveraging unconscious bias can effectively attract more women into tech roles and support their career growth.

Dell unveils new range of Pro Plus monitors for productivity
Dell Technologies has launched the Pro Plus Monitors range, promising enhanced productivity and connectivity for professionals, with new models available from early 2025.

In a Room of Men: Harnessing Opportunity in the Tech Sector
In a male-dominated tech landscape, one woman's journey highlights the importance of leveraging personal strength and communication to achieve success.

South Auckland high school students safe after lockdown
Alfriston College has now advised students are safe after everyone was “secured in classrooms behind locked doors”.

Flaxmere gym to close amid Hastings Council budget cuts
The Flaxrock Gym, which was opened in the 1980s, will close on April 4 as part of a widespread review of the council’s expenditure.