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MPI accuses researchers of scaremongering over campylobacter hospitalisations, deaths
But the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) disputes their and is accusing them of scaremongering.

KnowBe4 named a top workplace for 2025 in cybersecurity sector
KnowBe4 has been named a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry winner by Energage, recognised for its supportive culture in the cybersecurity sector.

Inside Auckland’s shocking RSA murders – A Moment in Crime podcast revisits triple murder
William Bell attacked four people at Mt Wellington RSA in December 2001.

Online supermarket shopping for meat: Pak’nSave pork leg cut prompts warning from 92yo customer
A butcher says just 65% of the meat Godfrey Rodgers received would be edible if cooked.

Quran, Bible, Torah among books set to be destroyed by National Library
The library continues to hold a collection of religious texts.

Who was the tattoo artist in Lorde's music video?
The last time Aucklander Alma Proença did a tattoo for the pop star, she ended up with a collection of red lines on her own leg just to perfect it.

Northland orca expert: Reject Waipiro Bay marina fast-tracking
Dr Visser warns the marina could be the 'tipping point to extinction' for orca.

All Blacks set to ring the changes for final French test
All you need to know ahead of the All Blacks final team naming of the French series.

Welcome to Wellington: What Wrexham AFC should do during their trip to the capital
The team is coming to the capital this weekend. Here’s what they should see.

‘He stole her dream away’: The kitchen contractor and his dying client
When a woman with cancer came from home from hospital she found her kitchen ripped out, and the contractor asking for more money.

‘I will get you in the end’: Why repeat stalker was refused a lighter sentence
Glenn Green was labelled New Zealand’s most prolific stalker - amassing more than 200 convictions since the early 1980s. A judge has rejected his bid for reduced jail time.

Charities see alarming levels of poverty as families struggle
Unaloto Latu says dinner for the family is sometimes just rice as they try to stay warm and pay the electricity bills.

RTS on verge of joining Saudi-backed rebel rugby comp on $1.1m deal
The Warriors winger is in discussions about joining the new venture when his NRL contract expires at the end of next season.

Te Puna ‘in shock’ as industrial park approved for wetland area
It will add up to 125 vehicle movements an hour on local roads.

Boxing: Sonny Bill Williams suffers split decision loss to rival Paul Gallen
A point deduction in the seventh round proved to be costly for the former All Black.

Digital transformation projects see GBP £8m spend amid AI impact
Businesses invest an average of GBP £8 million in digital transformation, yet over one third struggle with delays, cost overruns, and proving ROI amid AI impacts.

Legend of Zelda movie casts two British actors in lead roles
Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Princess Zelda and Link respectively.

Ministry feared costs of $60m a year to review laws under Regulatory Standards Bill
But David Seymour says the estimate speaks to the agency's productivity, and suggests AI could pick up some of the work.

‘Millstream’: Historic Christchurch home on market for first time in 20 years
The idea was to honour the past, but make it more liveable, to ensure it will would last another 100 years.

Ian Taylor: What shocked me most about fallout over criticising Jacinda Ardern
Entrepreneur doubles down on criticism of former PM's wider record and argues that politicians might be worst people to handle a pandemic.

Could this be the return of the formerly extinct South Island kokako?
A Nelson woman believes she has spotted a bird that was last seen in 1967.