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Fact Check: NO EVIDENCE Zelenskyy Invested $500 Million, $1.5 Billion 'Of His Own Money' In Ski Resort In Western Ukraine -- Project's Developer Denies His Involvement

Why adventurous luxury travelers have fallen in love with Indonesia’s remote eastern islands

Kylian Mbappe becomes target of criticism in France again after surprise trip

Huge fire at Cop30 forces evacuation as 13 people suffer smoke inhalation

Ballots to be examined amid Auckland voter fraud allegations
Petitioner who requested a judicial inquiry has called for a new election to be held if irregularities are detected.

Minister ‘open’ to further options on ticket scalping as UK proposes ban
The UK Government is making it illegal to resell tickets for live events at a price above the original cost.

Eight callouts impacted by firefighter strike
Union members were striking for an hour today.

Revealed: What the new Defence Force planes will look like
The Airbus A321XLR planes will replace the Boeing 757 fleet.

Decidr to acquire Sugarwork, boosting AI onboarding in Asia-Pacific
Decidr is set to acquire US AI platform Sugarwork, enhancing AI onboarding and knowledge tools across Asia-Pacific with integration into DecidrOS by 2025 year-end.

Watch: Australia get England’s star batter for a duck to make early Ashes statement
Mitchell Starc took three wickets in the first hour, including England star Joe Root for a duck in the ninth over, to give Australia a dream start to the first Ashes test in Perth.

Former Labour minister eyes political comeback in seat he lost
Labour has selected Wood to stand again in the Auckland seat of Mt Roskill, a seat he lost in 2023.

OutSystems sees surge in enterprise AI agents with Agent Workbench
OutSystems' Agent Workbench has attracted 1,500 developers as enterprises build over 5,500 AI agents, automating workflows for firms like Axos Bank and Thermo Fisher.

Warning over looming driver shortages following commercial licence revocations
The Transport Agency revoked hundreds of commercial driving licences earlier this month after discovering false documentation that converted overseas licences to domestic equivalents.

MyTrucking partnership with Xero drives digital growth in transport
MyTrucking's partnership with Xero boosts digital adoption in transport, easing admin and saving time for operators across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.

Netanyahu convenes emergency meeting as settlers torch vehicles in Huwara

An offer he couldn’t refuse: The young Aussie who couldn’t say no to Zuckerberg
Australians are plentiful in Silicon Valley, building the future of artificial intelligence. And they’re earning pay packets that defy belief.

Former Labour minister Michael Wood to re-enter politics
Wood will stand again in the Mt Roskill seat at the next election.

Yes, you want a government that solves the cost of living crisis. But you want more than that
Hundreds of Stuff readers have written in to share what issues they think are the most important as we approach an election year.

Intrinsic, an Alphabet company, and Nvidia supplier Foxconn will join forces to deploy AI robots in the latter’s U.S. factories

Two new measles cases in Nelson brings total to 21
The two latest cases are closely linked to an existing case, health officials have said.

Opposition leader calls for Samoan PM to resign over health concerns
But La'aulialemalietoa Polataivao Leuatea Schmidt says "I have far more better duties to serve Samoa" than respond to Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi.

One critically injured in three-vehicle crash in Auckland
Serious Crash Unit notified after collision at busy intersection.

Cop turned aviation boss quits in latest fallout from McSkimming scandal
A former high-ranking policeman has reportedly quit his role as manager at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), after taking “leave” following criticism of his role in the police handling of the Jevon McSkimming scandal.

Iconic Paraparaumu Beach back on PGA Tour of Australasia itinerary
The famed golf course will feature on the 2025/26 Challenger schedule for the first time in 24 years.

Bizcap lifts SME loan limits in Australia & New Zealand to meet demand
Bizcap has raised SME loan limits to AUD $7.5 million in Australia and NZD $4 million in New Zealand to meet growing demand for larger business loans.