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Southland council chief executives earn combined $1.5m a year
Across the region, Southland councils' chief executives are paid far more than mayors, with the top four bosses earning more than $1.5 million a year.
Rotorua primary school ransacked by group of teenagers
Classes at Western Heights Primary have been disrupted while police investigate a burglary that left the Rotorua school with up to $120,000 in damage.
Three dead as car crashes through Auckland Burgerfuel restaurant while people inside
No one inside the Takanini BurgerFuel was hurt, but the crash left three occupants dead and raised fresh fears over street racing on Great South Road.
Dangerous wiring sparks need for upgrade of New Zealand's oldest union church
A fire risk at St Patrick's Union Church has prompted councillors to back a $2500 grant for urgent electrical repairs.
More than 2200 Porirua properties face flood risk in new maps
Residents in Porirua's northern suburbs and Pukerua Bay face tighter planning rules after updated flood maps flagged 2200 properties at risk.
New Zealand workers lag global average on work health
A survey found most desk-based New Zealand staff feel under strain, with just 24% reporting a healthy relationship with work versus 29% globally.
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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Austroads blueprint targets safer walking with lower speeds
Pedestrian deaths and serious injuries could fall sharply by 2050 if agencies scale up proven measures, Austroads says.
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Residents still face caution over South Coast swimming, even as repairs begin to bring Moa Point's sewage treatment plant back online.
Severe thunderstorm hits Kaipara, Auckland after rain passes over Far North
Lightning-triggered fires and power cuts have hit parts of Auckland, while heavy rain continues to threaten flash flooding across the region.
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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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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.
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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.
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