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Watch live: Ministers mark start of new granny flats rules
The new rules allow a small dwelling with a simple design of up to 70 square metres to be built without a resource consent, and are in effect from today.

Apple to build next AI models on Google Gemini cloud
Apple will build its next-generation AI foundation models on Google’s Gemini cloud, promising a more personalised Siri later this year.

Microscopic jellyfish bringing unwelcome sting for swimmers
The jellyfish stings don’t show up till some time after swimmers get out of the water.

Watch: Police vehicle and car crash on State Highway 1
Both drivers received minor injuries and the highway was blocked.

French government survives no-confidence votes

Mapping who controls what in Yemen in 2026

Ukraine confirms defence and energy ministers at second attempt

Traitors star reveals murder strategy during 'wonderful experience' on show
Fiona Hughes was selected by presenter Claudia Winkleman to be the secret traitor in the opening episode.

Salesforce unveils AI-powered Slackbot as work agent
Salesforce debuts a revamped AI Slackbot as a personal work agent, tying Slack into its Agentforce 360 automation and data platform.

ANCAP push for buttons over touchscreens in cars over safety concerns
The body that oversees safety of vehicles in New Zealand said it will reward higher ratings to cars with physical buttons.

Man who died in Christchurch community housing fire was a 'good fella'
Police said they were called around 4pm on Tuesday to assist fire crews with the blaze at a property on Korimako Lane in Sydenham.

Google Gemini can now access your digital life for smarter answers
If you use Google apps like Gmail or Photos, Google already knows certain aspects of your life. The company is offering to make that knowledge more accessible via what it calls Personal Intelligence, which will synthesize that knowledge into Gemini. Personal Intelligence will take information in Photos, YouTube, and Gmail and...

Apple aims to capture creator market with software bundle

Trump's greenlight for Nvidia AI chips to China draws fire from lawmakers, former officials

Amid the AI boom, Intel is focusing on the basics

Why is Meta laying off workers again?

English footballer banned after he ‘violated’ opponents’ ‘private parts’
The captain of Swindon Town has been banned for seven matches for “violating” two opponents’ “private body parts” in a manner that has been redacted from a disciplinary report.

Palliser bylaw a ‘clear example’ of key finding on public access rights
A recent council decision is an example of one of the key findings of a report on public access rights, according to the Outdoor Access Commission.

Five buildings planned for demolition in big changes for town’s riverfront
The council said with the buildings showing signs of significant deterioration, it had decided not to re-let them when leases expired over the next six months.

Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration

Senegal sink Egypt and book AFCON 2025 final place

Police seized gun from family's home hours before fatal Waitarere Beach shooting
A gun, parts and ammo were taken from a Waitarere Beach homes shortly before police returned to find a man dead and three others with gunshot wounds.

Train hits large rock disrupting Wellington's peak-time services
While the train did not derail commuters can expect delays.

Revolut launches RevPoints rewards scheme in New Zealand
Revolut launches RevPoints in New Zealand, offering uncapped rewards on everyday spending redeemable for travel, airline miles and gift cards.

Education ministry failure meant murdered children's disappearance went unnoticed for years
Yuna and Minu Jo were found in suitcases after being murdered by their mother.

Eagle helicopter deployed after early morning ram-raid in Auckland, four arrested
The incident occurred just after 3am on Commercial Rd, where a vehicle was used to force entry into the premises.