Defamation Ruling: A High Court judge has found TikTok creator Harnoor Gill liable for defaming Wellington businessman Amandeep Bakshi over a video alleging mistreatment of employees, with a former employee also held liable after reposting. Transport Upgrade: Wellington is set to expand regional rail with 18 battery-electric Tūhono units from 2029, linking the capital to Masterton and Palmerston North and aiming for a new timetable in 2030. AI Security Risk: A new analysis warns that as organisations embed generative AI deeper into day-to-day work, they’re also seeing more security and cost incidents, with risk shifting beyond simple web chat use. Waste & Remediation Demand: New Zealand’s environmental services sector is growing as redevelopment, ageing buildings and stricter compliance drive more contaminated land investigations and asbestos removal. Election Politics & Immigration: RNZ reports New Zealand First’s immigration rhetoric is intensifying ahead of the election, following controversy over comments in Parliament and renewed focus on trade and voter targeting. Cancer Centre Push: ACT has put a National Cancer Centre at the centre of its campaign, proposing purpose-built campuses in Auckland and Christchurch. US Beef Tariffs Spillover: US moves to temporarily ease beef import tariffs have triggered backlash from cattle producers, with implications for global beef pricing that will be watched closely by NZ exporters. Lotto Win: Lotto Second Division paid out to 13 players ($25,851 each) while Powerball remains at $18m after no win.