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A calm weekend - but the wild weather will return
The country gets a few days to recover from this weeks wild weather before a complex front moves up Aotearoa on Monday.

‘Like missiles through the air’: This is the aftermath of the storm in Hanmer Springs
Terrified locals hunkered down for three hours as the worst winds in decades tore through the town.

The Crypto Industry Must Evolve to Match Real-World Security Risks

Anthropic to use Google's AI chips worth tens of billions to train Claude chatbot

Bothered and burnt out: Why the New Zealand workforce needs a break
One in two New Zealanders are reporting feeling burnt out from their job, so is the solution to push through, or take a pre-Christmas breather?

Can you help get a child life-saving water safety skills? Please donate now
Over 2000 kids across NZ have now been allocated safe swimming lessons thank to your support. But we need more.

Sanctioned Russian ex-general back in FIA fold

Special Shin Bet 'Nili' unit kills terrorists who kidnapped Noa Argamani from Nova festival

Far North District Council ordered to intervene in Kaeo's private water supply
New Zealand's national water authority has for the first time ordered a council to intervene in a private water supply it says is failing to address basic safety concerns.

Whakatane mayor backs Air NZ's call for state subsidies on regional flights
Air New Zealand's new chief executive has signalled the government might have to step in to keep planes to smaller centres going.

Ferry sailing poses measles high risk exposure event - Health NZ
Health New Zealand is warning a Cook Strait ferry sailing was a measles high risk exposure event.

Five-year-old boy missing in Taranaki found safe
The boy was missing from his home in the Taranaki town of Kaponga.

New photos show Tom Phillips’ numerous bush camps
New Tom Phillips revelations: Photos show fugitive's recently discovered main bush camps

Burger chain created by world’s largest YouTuber to appear at Auckland FC games
A burger chain created by the worlds largest youtuber will be hitting the road over the summer, and will station themselves with sporting’s new kids on the block.

Apple loses landmark £1.5bn lawsuit over App Store charges

Rivian plans to lay off more than 600 workers. Read the memo from CEO RJ Scaringe.

Intel stock jumps as Q3 earnings beat expectations, AI drives chip demand

Octave Klaba named Chairman & CEO as OVHcloud unites roles
OVHcloud unites Chairman and CEO roles, appointing founder Octave Klaba to lead the firm’s next five-year strategic expansion in cloud and AI.

New photos released as Tom Phillips' 'primary campsites' found
Two large, established and "heavily-concealed structures" have been found by police.

'Vagahau Niue is in me': Educator's lifelong mission to keep her language alive
Niue community organiser and educator Mele Fakatali Nemaia publishes a book in time for Niue Language Week.

Canada Hits Crypto Firm With $126 Million Fine

Inside Israel's prisons: How many Palestinian prisoners are still held in Israel?

Weather live: Exams postponed, water sources hit as wind and rain cut power
Thousands are still without power, exams are postponed and water sources have been hit by heavy wind and rain.

Does the wind really make people bonkers?
Gusty days seem to send kids into overdrive and make grownups feel irritated. What's the reason behind it?

Will home loan rates drop below 4%?
Home loan interest rates continue to drop as the Reserve Bank pursues its path to a lower official cash rate, and wholesale markets fall.

RAD sets five-year plan to close digital divide for youth
RAD sets a five-year plan to close Aotearoa's digital divide for youth through device access, digital skills, and systemic partnerships.

Patti LaBelle is coming to New Zealand
The 81-year-old soul singer has clocked a six-decade career, entering the music business at 14-years-old.