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Using AI to 'bring a bit more humanity back into banking'
A financial consultant believes AI will transform New Zealand's banking sector and how consumers interact with their banks.
Sounds Air flies out of Christchurch for last time
The airline has cut the Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wānaka saying it was facing out of control costs despite strong bookings.
How many speeding tickets do emergency services get?
Tickets are waived if a vehicle is responding to an emergency - but often that's not the case.
City to Sea Bridge: Councillor confident fences to be removed shortly
Renewal and strengthening costs will be around $7 million, much lower than the $36m for demolition, Diane Calvert says.
Cafe calls for more pathways to residency for workers
The cafe owner have sent an open letter to Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston.
'Scale and pace we haven't seen before': Record year for Save the Kiwi
More than 300 birds have been translocated this year alone.
No loo, full fare: Wellington commuters given 'travel johns' during 3-hour train stoppage
A snapped cable left a Wellington train stuck for hours, with passengers paying fares despite the loo-less ordeal. Audio
Passengers given 'toilet supplies' while trapped 3 hours on train
Commuters say some were starting to "pee in plastic bags" after a downed electric cable halted Wellington trains.
Transmission Gully led to fewer road deaths, faster travel - report
Infometrics looked at the economic and social benefits of recently built highways Transmission Gully and the Kāpiti Expressways.
Watch: Wellington Circus Hub marks 20 years with big plans
After nearly closing in the pandemic, the Circus Hub is charting a 10-year plan that includes a "tentless tour" and a national circus school. Audio
Mother killed after hitting bridge while towed by jetski
Tira Wilson, 41, died when she was thrown from a ski biscuit.
No contracts signed yet for demolition of controversial Wellington bridge - mayor
Wellington's mayor says no contracts have been signed for the demolition of the City to Sea Bridge.
Demolition work on Wellington's Sea Bridge halted
The capital's mayor says it's sensible to wait until the government's review of the seismic risk of some buildings is released.
City to Sea bridge closed as demolition preparations begin
Some Wellingtonians are dismayed that the council has closed a bridge linking the city to sea.
Gang Conflict Warrant in place across Hawke's Bay
Extra police sent to region after four people injured in two separate gang-related incidents.
Three hurt, road closed after 'serious incident' in Hastings
Police have closed a road in Hastings overnight after three people were found injured, one critically.
Opponents of City to Sea bridge demolition won't appeal
The Wellington Civic Trust says it won't be appealing a court judgement because they have exhausted resources.
Dozens stage last-gasp protest to save Wellington landmark
The City to Sea Bridge is "a sculptural art feature" that's part of the city's landscape, the protest organiser says.
Appeal still possible to save City to Sea bridge
The Wellington Civic Trust was attempting to halt the demolition, but on Monday the High Court threw out its judicial review.
Continual breakdowns of high reach firefighting trucks putting lives at risk - union
On Tuesday, the union said the last high reach aerial in Auckland suffered a serious steering fault, putting it out of action.
Wellington Council approves extra funding for sludge plant completion
Wellington City Councillors have voted to approve an extra $83 million for the completion of its sludge minimisation facility.
Industry concerned as event hire company goes into liquidation
Wellington company Hiremaster had been in business for more than 70 years
Wellington Council's sludge plant could blow budget by $100m
The sludge minimisation facility is under construction at Moa Point and is expected to be completed next year.
Wellington Council's sludge plant could blow budget by $100m
The sludge minimisation facility is under construction at Moa Point and is expected to be completed next year.
Wellington's planned sewage sludge treatment plant faces increased costs
The council facility which is under construction at Moa Point is expected to be completed next year.