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Diver goes missing in Antarctica following ‘routine’ ice dive

Auckland councillors in the dark over government's housing intensification rethink
The coalition is taking another look at housing intensification plans in Auckland after pushback - but the mayor and councillors know nothing about it.

Video shows kilometre of dead chickens along state highway
The fowl scene was captured on video.

Rimini Street honoured for agentic AI & client success
Rimini Street secures multiple awards for agentic AI, customer service and leadership, as Hitachi Vantara client also earns industry honour.

GitLab rolls out Duo AI Agent Platform for DevOps teams
GitLab releases Duo AI Agent Platform to orchestrate AI across the full DevOps lifecycle, promising faster, governed software delivery.

Gastro outbreak at Wellington ED spreads to general ward
At least 30 people have been struck down by the illness since last Friday.

Intel Stock Just Got a New Street-High Price Target. Should You Buy INTC Here?

White House says 25% semiconductor tariffs a 'phase one' action

Gartner sees AI spend hitting USD $2.52trn by 2026
Global AI spend will soar to USD $2.52trn by 2026, Gartner says, as enterprises pour cash into infrastructure and AI-optimised servers.

Man arrested after woman found seriously injured in Masterton home
25-year-old to appear in court charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Traffic jams as carpark closure clashes with EB Games closing down sale
The closed areas at Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt prompted questions and speculation online.

Watch: Mourners gather to remember Sir Tim Shadbolt at funeral
Mourners queued under umbrellas to pay their respects to Sir Tim Shadbolt, whose funeral is getting underway in Invercargill.

Top seed dumped out of ASB Classic
American star Ben Shelton, the top seed, has been dumped out of the ASB Classic.

Longest ever lull in nuclear testing - but record already on shaky ground
Although there have been countless missile tests, the last nuclear detonation was eight years, four months, and 11 days ago.

How Schneider Electric and NVIDIA are redefining AI data center design
Schneider Electric and NVIDIA unveil high-density, liquid-cooled AI data centre blueprints to meet megawatt-scale power and cooling demands.

Corrections to trial 'hospital hub', current model of hospital escorts 'no longer fit-for-purpose'
It comes after a prisoner was on the run for more than a week after escaping while in a hospital escort in Auckland.

Intel doesn’t suck anymore. It’s redemption time
I’ve reviewed lots of laptops powered by Intel CPUs over the last year, and I’ve had gripes. The Core Ultra Series 2 generation was a branding mess with its mix of Lunar Lake, Arrow Lake, and Meteor Lake architectures. But at CES 2026, Intel turned a corner. Intel Core Ultra...

TeamViewer chief predicts AI’s practical turn by 2026
TeamViewer boss Oliver Steil says 2026 will mark AI’s shift from hype to Monday-morning results, human-centric workflows and trusted autonomy.

We tried a new way to reach a Kiwi family favourite. The holiday began before we arrived
A cold beer, some bar snacks, and holiday mode was well and truly activated.

Could NZ have the best Elvis impersonator in the world?
Taurean Kenny Mill is heading to the home of the King Rock and Roll to compete against the best.

New Zealand vacates embassy in Iran as threat of violence escalates
Human rights groups estimate the death toll has reached over 2500 since protests against the regime began last month, and the US has threatened strikes.

Gallagher reshapes Australian team for key security growth
Gallagher reshapes its Australian security team, adding key account, high security and regional roles to drive growth into 2026.