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Papatoetoe’s Indian community vents anger over growing anti-Indian sentiment
About 50 people attended a meeting that was organised in response to the recent discovery of two graffiti inciting violence against the Indian community.

Jabra launches Evolve3 headsets & room kit in Singapore
Jabra rolls out new Evolve3 headsets and a modular PanaCast Room Kit in Singapore, targeting hybrid workers and larger meeting spaces.

'There are always haters': Gout Gout shrugs off critics of record run
The Aussie star responds to US scepticism over his wind-legal world record as he prepares for another historic tilt in the 100m.

Live: Super Rugby Pacific - Blues v Highlanders
Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Blues host the Highlanders at Eden Park.

Waitaki residents facing 19 percent rates hike
The Waitaki District Council said 19 percent rise would cost the average ratepayer about $13 extra a week.

Opera launches Browser Connector for ChatGPT & Claude
Opera brings ChatGPT and Claude into its desktop browsers with a free connector that can read live tabs, pages and screenshots.

Grim warning from Trucking Association, as impact of rising fuel costs hit consumers
Operators are desperately seeking solutions to rising diesel prices, as the Middle East war takes its toll worldwide.

Iconic 155-year-old former church set to be sold
The 155-year-old former church has been vacant for eight years and costs a council more than a $122k in annual operating costs.

Watch: The ‘never seen before’ moment of chaos before Australian’s first Supercars win
Kiwi Matt Payne was one of the drivers caught up in the opening lap confusion after a three-car crash just 50 metres into the race.

Why Rocket Lab Stock Was Cruising Higher This Week

Activist Sharon Hawke farewelled at Orakei marae
Sharon was just 52 when she passed, and is the daughter of renowned Ngati Whatua Orakei leaders, Joe and Rene Hawke.

'Not weeds or fringe youth': Hundreds of Israelis protest West Bank settler violence in Tel Aviv

Old photos from past earthquakes surface after tremor strikes Indonesia in April

Australian ex-soldier Roberts-Smith granted bail in Afghan war crimes case

Electric cars: Which European countries offer the most support in 2026?

Asian stocks lower and oil falls after Wall Street sets another record on ceasefire hopes
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were lower Friday even after Wall Street set another record, as investors watched for signs of more U.S.-Iran talks and an extension of the ceasefire of the Iran war that is expiring next week.

Cork Cyber adds automated mapping to Vantage platform
Cork Cyber boosts Cork Vantage for MSPs with automated mapping, cutting manual work and improving asset accuracy across client, device and inbox records.

Blues v Highlanders live updates, Super Rugby Pacific round 10 clash at Eden Park
Live updates of the round clash between the Blues and Highlanders at Eden Park.

MMA expert working as bouncer punched bar patron 16 times in the face
A mixed martial arts expert working as a bouncer punched a bar patron in the face 16 times after the victim tried to break up a fight.

AI drives surge in complex software pricing models
AI pushes software sellers towards hybrid billing as usage charges jump sevenfold and finance teams face rising invoicing risk.

spektr raises USD $20 million to expand AI compliance
Spektr lands USD $20 million Series A from NEA as Copenhagen AI compliance platform targets manual checks at banks and fintechs.

'Very, very Kiwi' garden wins gold at international flower show
Bedazzled kina and plaster oysters adorn Jules Moore's award-winning garden Ocean's Edge.

Heavy downpours to move up the country into the weekend
Severe gales and thunderstorms are expected to lash parts of the South Island as a complex weather system moves northeast over the country.

Why Intel (INTC) Stock Is Trading Up Today

MetService weekend weather warnings: Heavy rain, thunderstorms and gales forecast
Auckland's sports-packed weekend may be hit by evening rain and storms.

The Warehouse recalls Uniti sand products amid asbestos fears
Some 4678 units had been sold, since they went on sale in January 2025.