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Dark arts in Hollywood - how the powerful publicity smear machine changed
The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni feud has shone a light on a part of the entertainment industry that many of those within it would rather remain invisible.

Cheaper radar units a game changer for Coast flood monitoring
New radar technology is making it easier - and cheaper - for hydrologists and Civil Defence to keep an eye on rivers around the West Coast and predict floods.

Police investigate man’s death at gang house as a homicide
Police urge people who know what happened to come forward.

Luxon denies stricter emergency housing rules have increased homelessness
Auckland Council's Community Committee has sent a letter to the government, after recording a 53% rise in people sleeping rough.

Why people are cutting back their online profile
A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.

Christopher Luxon calls Wellington's councils 'pretty lame-o'
But the committee says it chose not to apply for the government's regional deals.

Caution urged for dairy farmers set for earnings boost
'Spend it wisely' Fonterra farmer shareholders told, after improved dividend values released, as many grapple with drought and low production, while global economic uncertainty looms.

Retrial ordered in case against Wellington rail protesters
Four people were charged with endangering transport - which carries a maximum 14-year jail term.

Group-IB's fraud solution now accessible via AWS Marketplace
Group-IB's Fraud Protection solution is now available on AWS Marketplace, enhancing online security for businesses against fraud-related threats.

Man allegedly attacks goat with hammer and knife
Officers located the 24-year-old man at his Dunedin property, where he admitted hitting harming the animal, police said.

Meeting on Whangarei water fluoridation fails to go ahead
An emergency meeting called by the Whangarei District Council on Tuesday morning to discuss fluoridation of its water supply failed to go ahead after a vote to hold the discussion behind closed doors was lost.

Watch: Video shows the moment a speeding powerboat hurtles onto beach
Losing its rudder and the ability to turn saw a powerboat make a beeline for the shore, launching the vessel out of the water and narrowly missing onlookers.

Driver who had stopped taking epilepsy medication had seizure; passenger tried in vain to avert disaster
She had stopped taking medication for her seizures, an associate coroner has found, urging people who have had seizures to stop driving.

Inside the business travel surge as companies reinvest in face-to-face connections
Business travel surged in early 2024 as companies reinvested in face-to-face connections, with domestic airfare sales soaring by 70% from late 2023.

Luxon denies stricter emergency housing rules have increased homelessness
A 'please help' letter has been sent to the government, after a 53 percent rise in people sleeping rough in the city

HelloFresh charges spark subscription warning
It might be a "holy grail" for retailers, but there's a warning subscription can be fraught with problems for consumers.

AI to transform the workplace, reducing frustrations
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise the workplace by alleviating common frustrations for knowledge workers, according to Dr. Molly Sands of Atlassian.

How progressive modernisation can help Australian and New Zealand banks reap the maximum return from their investment in ICT
Australian and New Zealand banks are investing billions in ICT, but the challenge remains: how to ensure these funds translate into tangible business value.

All Whites squad named for Oceania World Cup qualifying playoffs
Darren Bazeley has made two changes from his last squad in November ahead of next Friday’s semifinal against Fiji.

Free school lunch provider goes into liquidation
The latest twist in the government’s ongoing situation with free school lunches has seen Libelle Group go into liquidation. David Semour says “any disruption will be minimised”.