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LabelBlind secures USD $500,000 to boost global food labelling
LabelBlind raises USD $500,000 seed funding to expand its AI-driven food labelling platform across 30+ global markets, speeding compliance and exports.

The fantastic Hyte Y40 gaming case is only $99 this Black Friday
Airflow is critical in a PC tower, so you need the right tower to provide it. This Black Friday you can get that in the Hyte Y40 S-tier Aesthetic PC case which has had its price slashed from $130 to $99.97 on Amazon. That’s a big price reduction of 23...

How the changing nature of Test cricket has left Lyon in a spin
Veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon will bowl only two overs across the first two Ashes Tests if he isn’t selected for the pink-ball Test in Brisbane.

Leerdam pips rival at the finish line
Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands pips her rival, Femke Kok, at the finish line in the 1000m speed skating final.

Too hot to sleep? Take a warm shower
Sleep expert Dr Karyn O'Keefe has some counterintuitive advice for Kiwis kept awake by the heat of the night.

Search for missing Tokoroa teacher suspended
Jayleb-Che Dean has been missing for two months.

Chicks hatch after surviving snowstorm in Te Manahuna
Nest buried in snow, but dedicated tarapirohe parents shielded eggs until safe.

Tech Mahindra launches AI platform for green finance compliance
Tech Mahindra launches i.GreenFinance, an AI-powered platform to help global financial institutions manage green loans and comply with sustainability regulations.

Pets to be allowed on public off-peak transport in Christchurch, Waimakariri, Selwyn
Small pets will need to be in a carrier that fits on passengers' laps or under the seat in front of them, while small dogs can be on a lead with a basket-type muzzle.

I Am Hope's ministry contract for Gumboot Friday gets thumbs-up from auditor-general
The auditor-general said its recent audit concluded the ministry's handling of the contract was sound.

Fijian academic questions if military apology 'will help to stop coup culture'
Distinguished professor Steven Ratuva of Canterbury University was referring to the army's traditional apology to the country's high chiefs on Wednesday.

How police discovered 30,000 'falsely or erroneously' recorded breath tests
One officer falsely recorded 11 breath tests over a period of 5 minutes, over 3km, leading police to discover 30,000 falsified tests.

Ashes combatants should forget golf and give fans what they want: more cricket
England’s unwillingness to play any cricket outside the Ashes Tests was always going to invite criticism once results went south.

Rodriguez on target from halfway
Miguel Rodriguez spotted Alvaro Valles off his line and clawed one back for FC Utrecht.

Cummins not named in Australia’s squad for second Test in Brisbane
Pat Cummins will travel to Brisbane with the Test team but Steve Smith is listed as the squad’s skipper for next week’s pink ball game at the Gabba.

Four fire engines break down or out of action in Dunedin, union says
FENZ says it was only aware of one break down, and that the truck was being fixed and did not affect fire fighting efforts.

Balancer DAO Starts Discussing $8M Recovery Plan After $110M Exploit Cut TVL by Two-Thirds

TSMC Sues Ex-Executive Over Move to Join Intel

Exclusive-Huawei, ZTE seal 5G deals in Vietnam after US tariffs, as ties with China warm?

Nark: Guards cast doubt on Ross Appelgren's involvement in deadly prison beating
Two former guards say a prisoner confessed to them that Ross Appelgren wasn't guilty of a deadly prison beating - because he had ordered the attack himself.

Humpback whale puts on 'amazing, awesome, unforgettable' display at Bream Bay
Michele Adams was returning from a fishing trip, when she captured the powerful images from 50 metres.