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‘He just drove into me, bro’: How Liam Lawson narrowly avoided a final lap catastrophe
After 70 laps of forging ahead, 50 of them on one set of tyres, Liam Lawson’s heroics were almost ruined by the most unlikely villain.

‘Tragic accident’: Cyclist killed in Wairarapa was taking part in charity bike ride
One person died after two cyclists crashed on Kokotau Road near Carterton on Saturday.

Te Pati Maori purge fails to end the party war
Analysis - As the Iwi Chairs Forum fought fruitlessly to keep Te Pati Maori together last week, spokesperson Bayden Barber offered a warning: a split totara is only good for the fire.

HP New Zealand leads with dual sustainability certifications for IT
HP New Zealand is the first IT brand to earn dual Eco Choice Aotearoa and TCO Certified labels, acknowledging its strong sustainability credentials locally and globally.

Watch: Early morning fire rocks Christchurch suburb
Firefighters were quickly on scene.

Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre to protect large models
Fortinet launches Secure AI Data Centre with FortiGate 3800G firewall to protect AI models and infrastructure, boosting security and cutting power use by 69%.

Live: Tongariro National Park wildfire spreads to nearly 3000 hectares
The owner of a lodge near Tongariro National Park says areas of the land have been reduced to just ash.

Large-format retail property next to Sylvia Park to be sold
Sylvia Park Lifestyle covers 16,500 square metres and houses major retailers such as Animates and Spotlight.

COP30: Pacific nations call for world to act as 1.5C threshold nears
Pacific Island nations are making the familiar plea to keep global warming under 1.5C to stay alive as the United Nations' annual climate talks begin in Belém, Brazil this week.

Six times MPs got the boot by their own party
Takuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi are not the first MPs to be expelled by their party.

Greyhound racing industry withdraws judicial review of ban
The Greyhound Racing Association has withdrawn its application for judicial review of the government's legislation banning the sport.

Temperatures nearly reach 30C for some, but it’s not summer arriving early
One city is nearly 10C higher than the average November maximum.

Weather: Warm start to the week, but more rain expected after Wednesday
Some parts of the country were expected to crack the 30°C today, but there are rain clouds on the horizon.

Alarm.com launches unified smart security platform in ASEAN markets
Alarm.com has launched a unified smart security platform in ASEAN, integrating legacy systems with cloud technology to streamline business security management.

Two Kiwi perfume rebels invite you on a 'Journey of Scent'
In a new video series, Nathan Taare and Whitney Steel craft bespoke fragrances for six well-known guests.

NZ needs to have a ‘mature conversation’ about selling state assets, PM says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has indicated asset sales could be included in National’s manifesto for the 2026 election.

Nark told he'd be 'well looked after' in exchange for evidence
"You don't say, 'hey, look, if you give the evidence, you're going to be released at the earliest opportunity'. That's fairytale stuff," says one former detective.

Bitdefender unveils Security Data Lake to cut alert overload
Bitdefender launches GravityZone Security Data Lake to unify security data, reducing alert overload and cutting costs for organisations facing growing cyber threats.

Auckland car owner fined after refusing to name illegal dumpers
The offender’s car was caught on camera, used to illegally dump rubbish at a dumping hotspot in south Auckland.

Former ACT Party president Tim Jago pleads not guilty to indecent assault
Tim Jago was charged last month relating to an allegation from 1995.