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Cloudflare launches Realtime suite for AI app development
Cloudflare has unveiled Cloudflare Realtime, a new suite aimed at simplifying the development of real-time audio, video, and AI applications for developers.

Bike racks restored to Christchurch buses for daytime use
The NZ Transport Agency had banned the racks, which often obscure bus headlights.

'Call me next time': Peters disparages Luxon's tariff talks
Winston Peters told RNZ the prime minister had not consulted with him ahead of the calls.

Rule forces speed reconsult
Carterton District Council will prepare to consult again on speed changes to satisfy the Government’s new transport rule.

‘No words’: Grieving family prepare for funeral of boy who died after tonsil operation
Kiaan Chand had his tonsils removed in what should have been a routine operation at an Auckland hospital.

Royal A&P Show returns to Canterbury after 14-year hiatus
Rachel Walker, president of the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand, said the return to Canterbury recognised decades of high-quality shows and future vision.

The unusual death of the Treaty Principles Bill
The Treaty Principles Bill has been brutally defeated in Parliament. We have highlights from key speeches, and explain why its demise is so unusual.

How three Chinese families survived NZ's Covid lockdowns
Five years on, three families in very different set of circumstances consider how the country's lockdowns shaped their lives.

Meet the Indian-origin founders disrupting New Zealand’s fintech scene
Indian-origin founders have launched fintech startups in lending, payment, banking and stock trading applications.

Microsoft April Patch Tuesday highlights zero-day risks
Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday sparked scrutiny with a 40-minute delay in updates and notable vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in the CLFS Driver.

US tariffs prompt NZ & Australian business strategies
Concerns over new US tariffs have prompted New Zealand and Australian businesses to strategise, seeking ways to mitigate costs and maintain competitiveness.

Cloudflare boosts AI tools with Outerbase acquisition
Cloudflare has acquired Outerbase to enhance developer tools for its Workers platform, streamlining the creation of AI-driven applications for all skill levels.

Giant sea spiders, icefish with white blood found after iceberg the size of Chicago breaks off
A ship run by Schmidt Institute was heading for Bellingshausen Sea when an iceberg broke clean, exposing 510 square kilometres of previously inaccessible ocean.

Cloudflare enhances AI development with new MCP server
Cloudflare has launched new AI and developer tools, including a remote Model Context Protocol server, to streamline the development of AI agents.

Christchurch terrorist’s lawyers keep name suppression as Supreme Court judge dismisses appeal
The court said there was not sufficient public interest when there were risks of “undue hardship” in naming them.

One person seriously injured after crash involving cyclist in Christchurch
Kerrs Rd in Linwood, Christchurch, is closed following the crash.

Manaia House opens in Whangarei after $21.6 million interior upgrades
Services scattered Whangarei are combining under one roof called Manaia House.

Forrester report advises leaders on tackling economic shocks
Forrester's new report urges business leaders to embrace strategic investments and adaptability as they face economic volatility driven by global trade challenges.

Weathering the 'worst drought in 50 years' as an organic dairy farmer
Moving to once-a-day milking has helped Janet Fleming through Taranaki's recent drought.