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AiPX launches AI-native venture studio for founders
AiPX launches in Australia as an AI-native venture studio, partnering with early-stage founders to build workflow-focused software platforms.

Pirongia residents asked to conserve water a bit longer
Pirongia's water was being supplied from a bore-fed reservoir with limited capacity.

Government weakens housing intensification rules for Auckland
Cabinet has agreed to lower the maximum number of houses in Auckland from 2 million to at least 1.6 million. Housing Minister Chris Bishop announced the new figure to Auckland...

Rubrik launches Agent Cloud to govern enterprise AI
Rubrik unveils Agent Cloud, promising real-time oversight, guardrails and rollback for risky AI agents embedded in enterprise systems.

Person seriously injured in Auckland shooting
The victim was admitted to hospital and is now in a stable condition, police say.

Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law
The government is proposing that intimate image abuse should be treated more severely.

Man charged after Dunedin chainsaw scare
When police were called to a reported disturbance, they encountered a man with what appeared to be a running chainsaw.

Warning for other investors after $11,000 in crypto lost
A man was targeted by scammers shortly after creating a cryptocurrency wallet who instructed him to open it and transfer the funds to them.

Minister mulls changes after deadly dog attack as SPCA calls for law reform
Simon Watts is asking for urgent advice, as the SPCA calls for an overhaul of dog control laws.

Zelensky criticizes Geneva talks with Russia

Livestream from Patagonia falsely claimed to show Antarctica's 'Ice Wall'

Cricket: White Fern Lauren Down announces retirement
White Ferns and Auckland batter Lauren Down has announced her retirement from cricket.

SkyCity doubles half-year profit to $12.1m, has high hopes for convention centre
The company is also looking to sell some assets, targeting proceeds of $200 million, which will be used to pay down debt.

Ministry of Justice in early stages of considering mobile courthouse
It's a "twinkle-in-the-eye", but continuing to invest in large courthouse buildings won't work, an official says.

Telstra posts billion-dollar profit as job cuts deepen
The telco giant is reaping the rewards of aggressive cost-cutting that has shed more than 2300 jobs in six months.

Warning shortage of neurologists will see struggle with demand
At the same time, the need for neurology services is increasing, as new and sometimes more complex treatments became available.

Watch: ‘I’m not sure about the iguanas’, Aussie TV reporter apologises for having a drink before live cross
The reporter’s slurred delivery from the Winter Olympics prompted a slighly awkward response from her co-hosts in the studio.

Man describes ‘running through the house in my underwear’ after $5 million Lotto win
Three people split Saturday’s $15m jackpot, with a West Coast based winner yet to claim their win.

Free green waste dumping for a week at Wellington landfill after storm ‘shredded’ gardens across the city
Green waste can be disposed of free of charge at the Wellington City Council’s Southern Landfill for the next seven days, following the destructive storm.

Expert warns lack of staff, experience and support will see future wastewater failures
Catastrophes like the recent sewage spill in Wellington will happen again due to a lack of skilled water operators, a water engineer says.

Elon Musk Is Kickstarting the ‘Moon Economy.’ 1 Stock to Buy Here.

Is It Time to Take Space-Based Solar Power Seriously?

AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li's World Labs raises $1 billion in funding

Is your startup’s check engine light on? Google Cloud’s VP explains what to do

Eleven arrested over killing of French right-wing activist in Lyon

Ghana and Kenya investigate presumed Russian national for secretly recording sexual encounters

'Meaningful step': First-ever Lebanese–Israeli civil panel held at Munich Security Conference

Auckland Airport posts 'positive' half-year result
Auckland Airport has posted a steady half-year result, with the company cautiously optimistic about passenger growth in the near term.