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Justin Bieber releases surprise new album
Canadian singer Justin Bieber has surprised fans by releasing his first new album in four years.

Wastewater discharge into Shotover River escalated to Environment Court
The Queenstown Lakes District Council began pumping treated effluent into the river in March.

Noah's Ark to a French Doll's house: The most viewed properties on Trade Me this year
Here are the top 5 most viewed properties selling on Trade Me in 2025 (so far).

Video of machete-wielding man arriving at Auckland property shown at murder trial
Joeli Rankin turned up to the Kainga Ora home armed with a machete. He ended up dead.

Fourth case of measles confirmed in Wairarapa
Health NZ says the latest person who has fallen ill has been isolating to prevent any spread of the disease.

Data centre colocation market to double, driven by AI demand
The data centre colocation market is set to nearly double from USD $104.2bn in 2025 to USD $204.4bn by 2030, driven by AI and hybrid cloud demand.

InDebted acquires Debtworks to boost New Zealand collections
InDebted has acquired Debtworks, enhancing its New Zealand debt collection capabilities and appointing Leyden Tolhurst as its first local country head.

High-profile donor withdraws support of mayoral candidate Ray Chung after gossip email about mayor
Rich-lister and philanthropist Sir Mark Dunajtschik said in a statement he did not support Chung's behaviour.

Oranga Tamariki paying nearly $2m a year to communications staff
The revelations come from an Official Information Act response to questions raised by the Taxpayers Union lobby group.

James O’Connor’s stunning Wallabies recall for Lions tour
Three years since his last test, the man who helped the Crusaders win Super Rugby is back in gold.

Teen who died after high-speed crash in Auckland named
He was Elliot Ellis New, aged 16, of Whangamata who was a passenger in the vehicle.

A ceremony of silence: Echoes of mana and a chief's ascent
In Fiji, a new chief from an eminent dynasty emerged before the crowds, shrouded in silence, accompanied only by the sound of birds.

Global data mining tools market to hit USD $3.65 billion by 2034
The global data mining tools market is set to soar to USD $3.65 billion by 2034, driven by AI integration and growing demand in eCommerce and government sectors.

Conduct complaint unfounded
A Code of Conduct complaint made against South Wairarapa’s mayor has been found to be “frivolous” upon investigation.

Fourth confirmed Wairarapa measles case, locals urged to vaccinate
A fourth measles case has been confirmed in Wairarapa, with health authorities urging locals to ensure they are fully immunised against the highly contagious virus.

Exclusive: How legacy systems expose firms to security and cost risks
Legacy IT systems hamper security and performance, forcing firms to choose between protection and agility amid rising hybrid work and regulatory demands.

Richlister pulls support for Ray Chung after salacious sex claims about mayor
Philanthropist Sir Mark Dunajtschik said he did not support Chung’s behaviour.

Rocket Mobile tops NZ value rankings for unlimited data plans
Rocket Mobile offers New Zealand's cheapest unlimited data plans, topping the Commerce Commission's value rankings and challenging major network providers.

Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity
Enterprise finance teams in Australasia are adopting AI agents to automate manual tasks, boosting productivity and transforming finance leadership roles.

‘I’m tired of being impartial’: Oriini Kaipara steps up for Te Pati Maori in Tamaki Makaurau
The journalist-turned-candidate pledges to tackle housing, the cost of living, and support for te reo Maori.

Health NZ ‘disappointed’ as nurses prepare for 24-hour strike
Nurses have voted to walk off the job for 24 hours as protracted negotiations with the health agency stall, but Te Whatu Ora says its offer is reasonable.