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Nearly half of Kiwi online daters would date an AI
Nearly half of New Zealand’s online daters would consider dating an AI, as loneliness and mistrust reshape how Kiwis seek romance online.

Mesh becomes unicorn, raises $75 million for crypto payments infrastructure

Crypto money-laundering hit $82 billion in 2025, researchers say

Crypto Payments Startup Mesh Hits $1 Billion Unicorn Valuation

Altman sets out OpenAI roadmap for future AI co-workers
Sam Altman says AI co-workers will reshape software jobs, cut team sizes and force firms to compete on ideas, attention and resilience.

Bus attacks: How to stay safe on Auckland Transport
Explainer - A series of attacks - including a fatal stabbing - have raised concerns about the safety of riders.

Sonos’s new Amp isn’t for you—but it could spark a much-needed comeback
Sonos’s first new product since 2024’s Arc Ultra soundbar has finally arrived, but it’s not something you’ll ever find in Best Buy. Slated to arrive “soon,” the Sonos Amp Multi is like a super-changed version of the Sonos Amp, a wireless device that lets you connect traditional home audio components like turntables, wired speakers, and other devices to your...

Police identify man killed by train in Christchurch
Police have released the name of the man who died after being struck by a train on Lincoln Road in Addington, Christchurch, on Friday, January 23.

Auckland bus stabbing: Trial date set while murder accused still cannot be named
Two men were allegedly stabbed by a 36-year-old while travelling on an Auckland bus in December.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis sets Budget Day for 28 May
In his state of the nation speech this month, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Willis had delivered savings of around $11 billion a year.

State of Emergency remains for Whangarei’s flood-hit coastal community
Whangarei’s storm-hit Whangaruru coast will remain in a state of emergency for the next seven days.

Fortinet boosts FortiCNAPP to sharpen cloud risk view
Fortinet has upgraded FortiCNAPP with network, data and runtime signals to sharpen cloud risk scoring and cut alert overload for security teams.

Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer, dies aged 73
Reggae legend Sly Dunbar, who played with the likes of Bob Marley and The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 73.

Wheat Trading Mixed on Tuesday

Latin American e-commerce to top $215 billion as consumers demand rapid delivery, report says

Telematics & video help fleets fight claims & costs
Telematics and in-vehicle video are reshaping fleet safety, slashing claim times and helping exonerate drivers amid rising insurance pressures.

Emergency services rush to helicopter crash in Paekakariki Hill
Rescue crews are on their way to the scene north of Wellington.

Former New Zealand Rugby boss lands plum new job at World Rugby
Mark Robinson lobbied hard to get Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach, who was sacked weeks after his tenure as chief executive ended.

Person in induced coma after Christchurch e-scooter crash
The person was allegedly struck on Pages Rd, in Linwood, on Saturday.

Rescue teams respond to helicopter crash in Paekakariki Hill area
Rescue teams respond to helicopter crash in Paekakariki Hill area

Waikato business owner mystified by NZ Post closure decision
Te Kauwhata is set to lose its well supported postal service at the end of the year.

Auckland Council turns to AI to cut cost of residents' recycling errors
Almost a third of Auckland's recycling now ends up in landfill, costing ratepayers millions of dollars annually.

Rejoice! Razer Synapse now works on the web, no install needed
One of my favorite things about keyboards from companies like Keychron and Nuphy is that they can be adjusted and programmed with a web browser, no need for a separate program running in your taskbar. Some of the bigger accessory makers are taking notice, and the latest one is Razer....