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Finance Minister Nicola Willis insists NZ must withstand global volatility
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has urged Kiwis to be "resilient" in the face of the global economic turmoil brought on by hard-hitting US trade tariffs this week.

I’m a brain health expert. Here’s why shingles vaccines may fight dementia
The findings could have implications for managing the large and growing burden of dementia.

Protest ‘against facism’ outside Wellington Tesla showroom
The protest follows rallies around the world against Elon Musk’s involvement in the Trump presidency.

Samsung launches Gemini Live AI feature for Galaxy S25
Samsung Electronics has unveiled Gemini Live, a new AI feature for Galaxy S25 users, enabling real-time visual conversations through a free software update.

Tiny 'green thumbs' produce winning giant pumpkin in Northland
A four-year-old Northland girl has been awarded for her giant pumpkin growing skills for the second year in a row.

Farmer sentenced to ban, community detention for neglecting sheep
Inspectors found 25 sheep and several newborn lambs recently dead on the Tararua property.

Probe launched after child dies following routine tonsil surgery
Health NZ and the police are investigating the death of a child, reportedly after a routine tonsil operation at Southern Cross hospital.

Carmack defends AI tools after Quake fan calls Microsoft AI demo “disgusting”
Carmack: "Power tools" like AI are "central to all the progress in computers."

Little spotted kiwi to return to Nelson after almost 100 years
The species has long been considered functionally extinct in the South Island.

Why 4.5% home loan rate could be on cards after US tariffs
Interest rates fell significantly, as stock markets were sent reeling this week.

Wellington residents want brakes on speed limit reversals
They say putting the speed limit back up to 50kmh will endanger children and elderly people.

'We are now in the grips of this tariff war' - economists warn of second-order effects
It could be five to 10 years before the world adjusts to Donald Trump's tariffs, a former Reserve Bank governor says.

Mourning a woman who helped feed her community
Lisa Nepia would spend $100 a week on petrol just to deliver food, her brother says.

Americans worry AI is coming for these jobs
A Pew Research survey shows that Americans and experts agree on some jobs they think will be most affected by artificial intelligence.

NASA to launch rugby stadium-sized balloons from Wanaka Airport
Each of the 'super pressure balloons' is roughly the size of a rugby stadium.

Aimer Farming unveils AI toolset to boost farm profitability
Aimer Farming has unveiled Aimer Vision, an AI tool aimed at enhancing dairy profitability by up to USD $400 per hectare for New Zealand farmers.

Young Auckland boy dies after routine tonsil operation
The 6-year-old underwent surgery at a Southern Cross hospital before collapsing at home. Health New Zealand are carrying out a review.

Fiji and other Pacific nations decry 'unfair and disappointing' US tariffs
Leaders in Pacific Islands nations are disappointed and trying to wrap their heads around the United States' tariffs.

Experts warn hospitals aren't ready to face violent patients without police help
The second phase of the police initiative to step back from mental health callouts will begin on Monday.

The TV show Rory McIlroy is watching to help end Masters heartbreak
McIlroy is preparing for his 11th opportunity to become the sixth male player to complete the career grand slam.

South Dunedin residents asked to choose between flood mitigation or relocation
Many in the low-lying community face inevitable flooding and damage without action.

'There should always be a human in charge': Defence minister on NZDF's killer drones
Judith Collins has given the NZ military permission to acquire the drones but with conditions attached.