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NZ's game development industry on track to reach $1b annual export revenue
The game development sector grew 26 percent on the year earlier.

Woolworths staff 'anxious, scared' about restructure
Woolworths is consulting with staff on proposed changes to its store operating model.

Christchurch’s 'forgotten' suburb gets long-awaited $4m revamp, but is it good enough?
A Christchurch suburb struggling to get back on its feet after 2011 earthquake has got a long overdue $4m revamp.

Italian tunnelers to stay in New Zealand following Infrastructure Investment Summit
Watercare's chief programme delivery officer Shayne Cunis said he was glad to hear the company would remain in New Zealand.

Older voters feel so threatened they’re ‘prepared to burn down the house', Maori ward councillor says
Get ready to be vulnerable, says Maori ward councillor to newcomers facing their first, and maybe last, term in their ward.

Sex workers say banks are making life more difficult
The issue has come up as part of an "anti-woke banking" bill - which would stop banks from withdrawing services from customers for non-commercial reasons.

Labour’s lead grows over National in latest poll
The new poll shows a Chris Hipkins-led coalition would govern if an election was held today, but Christopher Luxon says the public will be able to judge his record next year.

Best Mullins horse ever? Galopin Des Champs eyes Gold Cup treble
Galopin Des Champs bids to become only the fifth horse to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup three times on Friday at the Festival.

'Perfect captain' Fernandes 'sometimes needs to trust team-mates'
Bruno Fernandes is the "perfect captain" for Manchester United but "needs to trust his team-mates", says boss Ruben Amorim.

Syria leader signs temporary constitution for five-year transition
The document enshrines separation of powers and guarantees women's rights, freedom of expression and media freedom.

Rocket Lab signs satellite solar panel supply deal with pro-Ukraine Starlink alternative
Rocket Lab has made a deal with a European company aiming to give Ukraine more satellite support in the war with Russia.

Football Ferns favourite a notable absentee from latest squad
The Football Ferns have released their 22-player squad ahead of Chinese Taipei friendly next month.

Motorists urged to avoid SH1 over Brynderwyn Hills due to blaze
Fire and Emergency is urging drivers to avoid State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills in Northland due to a large blaze next to the road.

Adobe & Estée Lauder partner on GenAI projects
Adobe has teamed up with Estée Lauder to integrate its generative AI technology Firefly into the beauty giant's digital marketing efforts, boosting efficiency.

Person seriously injured after truck rolls in Ashburton
The road by Thompsons Track is closed and detours are in place after the truck rolled.

Council ponders Meta exit
A South Wairarapa councillor is pushing for her council to stop using Facebook and Instagram, citing a poor ethical track record from parent company Meta.

OPPO Find X8 Pro Review
The OPPO Find X8 Pro is a smartphone with a blend of innovative design, powerful performance and state-of-the-art features. As one of OPPO's flagship models, the Find X8 Pro deliver an exceptional user experience.

Price beats Littler to win Premier League night six
Gerwyn Price beats Luke Littler 6-3 in the night six final in Nottingham to win his second event in the 2025 Premier League Darts.

Hamilton 12th as Norris fastest in Melbourne practice
Lewis Hamilton is 12th on his Ferrari debut in first practice for the Australian Grand Prix as Lando Norris sets the pace for McLaren.