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Empowering generations: Pacific elders and youth forge stronger bonds with Auckland Museum
Community leaders are working to establish stronger connections between Pacific communities and the Auckland Museum, facilitating engagement with their cultural heritage.

Cramped Auckland Hospital emergency department gets much-needed makeover
The Minister of Health says the old ED was overcrowded and not fit-for-purpose with 80,000 patients per year.

Inland Revenue calls in debt collector Baycorp in crackdown
If you owe money to Inland Revenue, you might soon be contacted by Baycorp, chasing it.

New solar farm opens in Wairarapa, can power 1100 homes
Lightyears Solar has officially opened its Waingawa Solar Farm near Masterton.

Struck-off real estate agent 'preying on vulnerable' or housing the homeless?
Tenants have laid complaints with the Tenancy Tribunal and the local council about the condition of their units and whether their bonds were properly lodged.

‘Not good enough’: Why don’t banks pass on the OCR cut instantly?
The central bank has cut the Official Cash Rate, so why don’t banks pass it on instantly in their mortgage rates? Explainer Editor Lloyd Burr tries to find some answers.

Rubrik & Google Cloud partner to boost cyber resilience
Rubrik has unveiled new cyber resilience solutions in partnership with Google Cloud, enhancing data protection and recovery for businesses amid rising cyber threats.

Inland Revenue calls in debt collector Baycorp in crackdown
If you owe money to Inland Revenue, you might soon be contacted by Baycorp, chasing it.

Kmart's Anko coffee cups recalled due to 'risk of serious injury'
The coffee cups pose a risk of hot liquid injuries or steam burns and one person has already been injured.

Leave school phone bans to head teachers, children's commissioner says
Dame Rachel de Souza says most schools restrict phone use and children are racking up screen time at home.

In memory of Jerry: Hurricanes’ emotional reunion with Collins’ family
Nearly 10 years after his death, Collins’ father Frank and sister Brenda were Hurricanes’ guests of honour at the team naming for Friday’s Crusaders match.

Kmart recalls cups, one injury reported
The lids of the double-walled cups could pop off, risking burns, the recall note says.

Quarrying company J Swap denied Supreme Court appeal to mine on QEII covenant land
The land was protected by a covenant when J Swap bought it, but it wants to mine there anyway.

Lorde dropped 15 seconds of new music and the internet's abuzz
We've left the beach from Solar Power and we're going back to the dancefloor.

Watch: Tears flow as NBA superstar makes emotional return to Dallas
Luka Doncic’s eyes were still red once he was introduced ahead of his first game back in Dallas since the trade that stunned the basketball world.

Why Christopher Luxon won't be at the Treaty Principles Bill debate
The PM will fly to Auckland while Parliament holds what should be its final Treaty Principles Bill debate.

Juniper & Google join forces for AI-focused networking
Juniper Networks has teamed up with Google Cloud to enhance enterprise networking solutions, combining AI capabilities with Cloud WAN for secure scalability.

Google unveils Gemini 2.5 AI models for enterprises
Google has launched the Gemini 2.5 series of AI models, boosting enterprise applications with advanced reasoning capabilities and tailored solutions for businesses.

Four injured, SH8 closed after campervan, car crash
Four people have been injured in a crash between a campervan and a car in the Mackenzie District.

Netskope unveils One DLP On Demand for comprehensive safety
Netskope has unveiled its new Netskope One DLP On Demand to enhance data protection across environments, integrating extensive tools for customers.

Inside the cheapest Masters Champions dinner for a decade
Scottie Scheffler’s spread included a nod to the freak kitchen accident he suffered on Christmas day.