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Meta profits surge helps fuel Zuckerberg’s AI ambitions
The Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp-owner is pumping billions of dollars into artificial intelligence projects.

New Zealand racing business enjoys unique global double
Go Racing has enjoyed stunning results on both sides of the globe.

Commvault revenue rises 26% to USD $282 million in first quarter
Commvault's Q1 revenue rose 26% to USD $282 million, driven by strong subscription growth and a 24% jump in annualised recurring revenue.

1000 people sign petition calling for MPs to give up private health care
In the case of cabinet ministers, healthworkers suggested the commitment should extend to their immediate families too.

Tsunami threat extended as surges arrive on New Zealand shores
Tsunami currents have reached parts of the country and people should stay away from beaches until at least 3pm.

Contentious ‘Superman try’ divides opinion after Lions exploit rugby loophole
Under World Rugby’s laws, players are prohibited from jumping over defenders.

Watch: Floods strike Bay of Plenty after 24 hours of rain
A whopping 24 hours of rain flooded eastern Bay of Plenty roads on Wednesday, cutting off access.

Another child dies from dengue in Samoa - more than 2200 cases since January
Samoa has recorded more than 2270 dengue cases since the start of the year.

Air Chathams considers cutting services
It is the second airline this month to consider cutbacks after Sounds Air cancelled routes due to surging costs.

Wyndham Championship: Ryan Fox’s major reflections ahead of PGA Tour return
'I felt quite rusty, so I didn’t really want two weeks off going into the playoffs.'

Travel insurer pays million dollar penalty for misleading customers
Southern Cross admitted it did not apply discounts as promised.

New Zealand 'lagging behind' rest of world by failing to recognise Palestinian statehood, former PM Helen Clark says
It comes as Canada became the latest nation to announce it planned to recognise a state of Palestine.

Commvault scores top five rankings in 2025 Gartner data report
Commvault topped five of six use cases in Gartner's 2025 Critical Capabilities for Backup and Data Protection Platforms report, leading in cloud and recovery.

New Plymouth councillor felt 'disdain' and 'contempt' at Treaty Principles Bill meeting
A internal review has found there was agreement among councillors ahead of the December meeting to oppose making a submission on the bill and to curtail debate.

Migrant exploiter probe obstruction: Dairy farmer Reza Abdul-Jabbar and business face $15k fine
Former imam Reza Abdul-Jamar has already been forced to pay $300k by the ERA.

City got patrols to improve safety 3 years ago - crime has gone up 12%
Napier to start monitoring CCTV footage 24/7 following concerns by inner-city retailers

Check Point named leader for AI-powered email security by GigaOm
Check Point leads in AI-powered email security, acclaimed by GigaOm for its Harmony Email & Collaboration solution tackling advanced phishing threats.

Volcano erupts in wake of massive Russia quake
The Klyuchevskoy volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula began erupting after the 8.8 struck.

What screen time does to children's brains is more complicated than it seems
Screen time has become synonymous with bad news - but the science may not be as straightforward as it seems

A dead 'doctor', cancer and 'woo woo': Sydney's dodgy ozone therapy clinics
Ozone therapy is an alternative therapy that involves administering ozone gas into a patient'. It's experimental and sometimes risky.

Live: Warnings still in place as tsunami currents reach new Zealand shores
Unusual currents are being felt and people should still be staying away from beaches, emergency management officials says.