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Fijian Deputy PM Manoa Kamikamica resigns amid corruption charges
Manoa Kamikamica has been charged by the country's anti-corruption office with perjury and providing false information in his capacity as a public servant.

Halloween-themed art show has Wellington horror enthusiasts crawling out of the woodwork
A Halloween-themed art show has horror enthusiasts crawling out of the woodwork, and into queues on the capital's Cuba Street.

Fires, flooding and flight cancellations as wild weather hits NZ
Multiple fires have broken out in Kaikoura and Hawke's Bay, and firefighters are being hindered by extreme winds.

Do we need to be saying 'please' and 'thanks' to AI?
Why are people being nice to AI? And does it actually make any difference?

Powering Taiwan’s Future: Inside the Award-Winning Sun Ba II Power Plant

Museum security system at the Louvre worked, French minister asserts

Passengers jump from windows in fatal Ethiopia train crash

Why you might need $1m to retire in a big city
Some retirees are topping up their Super payments by almost $1000 a week to cover costs.

SwitchBot K20+ Pro Patrol Kit review: A fun but flawed robot guard
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Innovative modular design Camera delivers 3K video resolution Moves around to keep an eye on your home Cons Pricey App is cluttered and unintuitive Mobile base station can’t cross thresholds as low as 3mm Our Verdict The SwitchBot K20+ Pro Patrol Kit is such an interesting product, it’s unfortunate that it has so many...

Microsoft points finger at Asus for the ROG Xbox Ally’s hefty pricing
The new ROG Xbox Ally handheld costs $600, despite Asus’ implication that it’s for “casual gamers.” And if you want a better processor and other upgraded specs, you’ll need to spend a whopping $1,000 for the Xbox Ally X. If you’re feeling sticker shock at those prices, Microsoft says you...

From the Brits to the brink, Bad Boy Chiller Crew are back
The Bradford-born band are releasing music independently after their contract with a record label expired.

Meta ramps up scam detection features in WhatsApp and Messenger
Today, Meta announced that it has begun rolling out a range of new tools and features to protect its users from fraud, scams, and other cybersecurity risks on the company’s social media platforms, which include Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Meta Facebook Messenger will now be able to detect and warn...

Methamphetamine exposure in newborns soars in CNMI, new report reveals
In addition to the 12 meth-exposed newborns, three infants tested positive at delivery, and one expectant mother was found using meth while pregnant.

Major traffic delays after multiple vehicle crash blocks Auckland highway
Emergency services were called to the scene just after the Walmsley road off-ramp at approximately 6.04am.

Measles might be spreading in the community, officials warn
Four cases of the illness, including in two children, have been confimed this week.

Israel urges Canadian PM Carney to drop call for arrest of Netanyahu

Explosion in southern Gaza lightly wounds two IDF soldiers

Weather live: Fire destroys Kaikoura homes, roads closed as winds hit New Zealand
Helicopters and fire crews are racing to stop a series of blazes before winds pick up again, while thousands are without power.

‘I should’ve involved others’: Principal on hiring relative later revealed as a rapist
The principal says hindsight is wonderful but she only ever received positive feedback about her relative.

Starlink reaches 10,000 satellites launched, but not without consequences
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network has reached a new milestone. As of this past weekend, the company launched its 10,000th Starlink satellite into orbit, marking a new record in space history. 10,000 Starlink satellites in space Two Falcon 9 rockets were launched from California and Florida on Sunday, carrying a total of 56...

Shot at on duty, then haunted by nightmares: Cop speaks out on frontline trauma
Survey uncovers widespread exposure to violence, bullying and burnout among police and ambulance staff.

Opposition promises to repeal marine and coastal rights law change
The coalition has pitched the changes as restoring the legislation to its original intent, while [critics argue they diminish Maori rights