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Hamilton businessman on trial for alleged theft from finance company, deception of $111k
The 73-year-old claims he hasn't committed a crime, and it was a poorly governed company.

Phil Goff: What the Trump Administration means for New Zealand
OPINION: In its actions, the Trump Administration has undermined confidence in its reliability as a partner or ally in upholding fundamental principles of international law.

Calabrio boosts contact centres with over 70 new AI features
Calabrio unveils 70+ new AI-driven features in Calabrio ONE, boosting efficiency and customer service in contact centres, available within six months.

Water restrictions remain in Far North despite heavy rain
Water quality affected by heavy rain during ex-tropical Cyclone Tam means some water restrictions remain in place in the Far North.

High Court hears Wellington Civic Trust’s challenge of council’s decision to demolish City to Sea bridge
The Wellington Civic Trust is challenging the council's demolition plan in the High Court.

Coroner never saw hospital investigation before ruling on death
Philip Lucas was found dead a month after he left a hospital mental health ward, but a coroner has ruled on his death without seeing an investigation that found shortcomings in his care.

Auckland man with imitation firearm arrested after police confrontation
The young man was arrested in Auckland after an “incident involving an imitation firearm” on a bus over the weekend.

Trio charged with aggravated robbery bailed
The men’s partners say they will arrange hire vehicles so the defendants can leave town immediately.

Auckland Art Gallery director Kirsten Lacy steps down after six years
Lacy finishes up on June 15 to recharge the batteries.

Auckland-based jewellery brand to open new store in Christchurch
In its 16th year, the luxury jeweller Naveya & Sloane is opening a new boutique in the city’s Midland Club building in June.

X-PHY unveils real-time on-device deepfake detection tool
X-PHY launches on-device deepfake detector, promising up to 90% accuracy to identify AI-generated media without internet connectivity.

Coroner never saw hospital investigation before ruling on death
Philip Lucas was dead a month after he left a mental health ward, but a coroner ruled on his death without seeing investigation that found shortcomings in care.

Golden Mile upgrade poised to begin, but not all contracts signed
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau turned the first sod on the upgrade, and construction will start on Sunday.

Rural women face barriers to abortion, contraceptive care, MoH review says
Earlier in April, Ministry of Health reviewed certain matters under the Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion Act (1977).

Emotional scenes as funeral for boy, 12, who died of dengue fever held in Auckland
Misiafa Lene, 12, died after contracting dengue fever in Samoa this month.

Warriors v Cowboys: Erin Clark sets sights even higher after dominant return to Mt Smart
The 27-year-old told the Big League Podcast about his return to Mt Smart.

‘Toughen our game’: Blues coach fumes after loss to Reds
A fresh time zone and a change in scenery hadn’t improved Blues coach Vern Cotter’s mood after the defeat to the Reds in Brisbane.

Multiple car tyres slashed across Rotorua in vandalism spree
A local business owner said the vandalism had been “deeply distressing” for the people who discovered their vehicles damaged.

Advocates for Wellington’s City to Sea Walkway question decision to demolish
Lawyers for the group trying to save Wellington’s iconic bridge argued council officers ‘funnelled’ councillors towards a decision to demolish.

Controls lifted at Otago poultry farm after high pathogenic bird flu eradicated
About 200,000 chickens were culled.

Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.