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Unstaffed petrol stations driving down prices
But the competition watchdog said self-serve stations run by supermarkets did not have the same effect.

Call centre staff encouraged to pull plug on extensive working from home
One bonus of being office based is more support for workers facing an increase in abusive calls, a manager says.

Analysis: What the shock poll tells us about the coalition government
Analysis - Christopher Luxon will be alert to the factors driving the dire polling, but won't be waving the white flag just yet, RNZ political editor Jo Moir writes.

Walmart thinks it's a good idea to let kids buy IRL items inside Roblox

AMD to report Q1 earnings Tuesday as Wall Street looks for jump in AI and PC sales

Eden Park revamp or waterfront stadium? No clear favourite yet, councillor says
A working group says there is no favourite - but the public wants to see a new stadium on Auckland's waterfront.

Student protestors defy Columbia University's deadline to vacate campus or face suspension

Ancient ‘Paleo’ diet largely consisted of plants for some hunter-gatherers, study finds

Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland's first minister
Just days ago, Yousaf insisted he would win the confidence votes and "absolutely" lead the SNP into the general election and the 2026 Holyrood election.

Mike Tyson's bout with YouTuber will be sanctioned, pro fight
The heavyweight match-up in July will be contested over eight, two-minute rounds.

Former player flies plane over Port Vale's ground mocking relegation
A former player at struggling English football club Port Vale has taken his grudge against the club to new heights.

Could your Tesla pay for itself?
As Tesla struggles to get enough AI processors to support its development of full-self-drive, perhaps the company will buy back some processing power from the owners of its vehicles.

Ex-soldiers will not be prosecuted over 1971 deaths
Annette McGavigan, 14, and William McGreanery, 41, were shot dead by the Army in Londonderry.

'Steady progress' made on man's unexplained death at Northland fire
The man died after emergency services were called to a house and car fire in Tikipunga.

CANGO Press Release | Pharmac Funding
Associate Health Minister David Seymour’s announcement of an additional $1.774, to address Pharmac’s deficit over the next 4 years is a good first step to ensure Kiwi’s continue to have access to existing funded medicines

Call for radical reform of Pharmac's budget amid concern Kiwis not getting basic standard of care
New Zealand offers no appeal for drug companies because it's so hard to make a sale, the Cancer Society says.

Indian ride-hailing giant Ola cuts 180 jobs in profitability push

Oracle Has More Office Workers in California Than Texas After Moving Headquarters

Global upstream sector set for deals worth $150 billion over rest of 2024, report says

Wireless Carriers Say They’ll Fight FCC on Fines Over Customer Location Data

Protester vows not to vacate Columbia's campus encampment in support of Gaza ahead of university warning to clear out.

Active search for autistic boy missing for a week in Germany ends

Professor charged with battery after she was ‘violently arrested’ in pro-Palestine protests on viral video

Clean up your house and get rid of Putin's propaganda, EU chief tells far right

India is drawing lessons from Ukraine to counter China's military might

Suspected al-Qaida explosion kills 6 troops loyal to secessionist group in Yemen

Rents at an all time high, Trade Me index shows
The increase means Kiwis are shelling out an extra $2600 annually for somewhere to live.

Public service plants made redundant, seek refuge at trade union 'orphanage'
A trade union is taking in dozens of house plants after public sector offices across the country ditch them in a move to tighten budgets.

Flash floods, landslide kill at least 45 in central Kenya
Police initially blamed the flooding on a burst dam, however the ministry of water later said it was caused by a river tunnel becoming blocked with debris.

Risky sewerage pipe could cause major motorway to slump
A 60-year-old sewerage pipe that runs under State Highway Two would cause the motorway to slump if it collapses, Wellington Water has revealed.