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Pressure was immediate at Taranaki Base Hospital's new emergency department, with staff already treating patients in corridors and ambulance offload areas.
Tracer round fired by machine gun believed to have sparked large Waiouru scrub fire
The blaze has so far scorched 3,623 hectares, with firefighters bracing for wind and rain as Defence Force crews keep the site contained.
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Consumer NZ says weak testing is leaving shoppers unable to trust SPF labels, after seven of 10 sunscreens fell short of their claims.
Explainer: Why your car's Warrant of Fitness may cost less starting 1 November
Many drivers will wait longer for inspections from Sunday, although overdue or unsafe vehicles will face much steeper penalties.
Affordable and easy to access: Why peptide users say they're injecting unregulated drugs
Desperation over weight loss and chronic illness is pushing some New Zealanders to buy untested peptide injections online despite serious health risks.
Animal control worker's fingertip bitten off as staff face more threats
Auckland Council staff are facing a surge in violent abuse, with incidents rising 112% after a shelter dog bit off a worker's fingertip.
How working at height rules evolved in NZ
New guidance puts employers on notice that falls below three metres can still be fatal, tightening duties on planning and controls.
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Float: Exposing the hidden costs of insurance premiums
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Tait & Zetron launch New Zealand emergency radio network
Police and fire crews are now using the new system, backed by NZD $1.7 billion over 10 years, with ambulance services to follow.
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Oracle launches Claw-powered HR apps for Fusion Cloud
The move ties AI more tightly to HR workflows, with Oracle aiming to automate staffing, hiring and pay tasks under human oversight.
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Analyst Insights
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Wrike named Gartner leader for fourth straight year
The recognition could help Wrike win larger enterprise contracts as buyers favour governed AI tools that fit existing workflows and compliance controls.
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Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Employers are boosting spending on digital tools and training as safety moves from compliance to a driver of productivity and retention.
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Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Automation could shrink entry-level finance roles as Gartner says 20% of firms will pour all talent spend into advanced digital skills by 2028.
Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Sphera named Verdantix leader in process safety software
Verdantix's latest ranking underscores buyer demand for integrated systems, as AI and broader risk management weigh more heavily in software selection.
Tue, 30th Jun 2026