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Woman says she's applied for 400 jobs as unemployment reaches 4-year high
Suzanne George has been job hunting for over a year in Wellington. "Demoralising wouldn't even be the word for it," she says.

Te Pati Maori’s push for a Te Tiriti commissioner is ‘unconstitutional’
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he would not support the policy, but Green’s co-leader Marama Davidson believes it is an idea worth exploring. Legal experts are not convinced.

New Zealand public services reveal details about their AI use
According to a survey by the Department of Internal Affairs last year, 37 of the 50 public agencies surveyed were using at least one type of AI.

NZ Law Society president Frazer Barton back after abuse record destruction investigation
A standards committee inquiry found Barton had not breached any rules or met the definition of unsatisfactory conduct, so no further action was necessary.

Securing Auckland City Mission’s future with Gallagher Command Centre
Auckland City Mission upgrades security for its new GBP Ł110 million HomeGround facility using Gallagher's advanced Command Centre technology, enhancing safety.

Commuters warned of delays in Auckland, Waikato, Napier after crashes
Three people have died and commuters have been warned of delays in Auckland, Waikato and Napier, after a day of crashes and a police incident involving the Armed Offenders Squad.

Beach Haven stabbing: Teen brothers who killed man in frenzied attack can be named
A road rage attack by two teenage brothers in Beach Haven ended with Joshuah Tasi’s life ending in minutes.

Waitangi analysis: Thousands predicted to descend on political talks never arrived
While Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi's tangihanga and the Prime Minister's absence contributed, there was also a snubbing by some.

Westpac cuts home loan rates below 5%
It says it's the first of the major banks to offer a sub-5 percent rate this cycle.

Super Rugby Pacific boss vows to rein in video refs to avoid fan ‘confusion’
At the competition launch, CEO Jack Mesley says they will push the mute button on the much-maligned TMO’s increasingly influential role in the game.

Who is Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori and why is everyone talking about her?
The Australian model and architect walked the red carpet at the Grammys in an outfit one tiny sheer body stocking away from being completely nude.

Warning issued: Professional body for eye specialists attempts to stop surgical procedures by optometrists
The warning was issued by the Commerce Commission to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.

Kiwi NBA star could join LeBron and Doncic at the Lakers
Multiple reports out of the US are suggesting the Lakers are pursuing big Kiwi centre Steven Adams.

Truck driver charged after ‘dangerous’ passing lane incident caught on dashcam
A 40-year-old Tauranga man has been charged with dangerous driving after the incident on the Kaimai Range.

Man arrested after armed police surround home in Waterview, Auckland
Two loud bangs were heard after the armed offenders squad approached with shields.

Man dead after being hit by truck in Auckland's Parnell
Emergency services were called to The Strand in Parnell on Wednesday afternoon.

Families of New Zealand refugees in limbo as system ‘stalls’ - report
Thousands of family members of NZ refugees are waiting to be reunited due to a backlog which has seen “people die” given the long timeframes.

Under attack: Exposing upscale hacktivist DDoS tactics
In November 2024, a surge of over 60 DDoS attacks targeted 39 Australian websites, driven by the pro-Russian group NoName057(16) protesting government actions.

Seven sentimental service medals stolen from Waihi property
Police are looking for anyone with information on the Sunday night burglary.