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Hardware, not software
AI is decimating the software industry and stock prices of big blue-chip software companies are tumbling like dominos. Where to from here?

Pharmacist fears for 'last bastion' of communities
As more discount chain pharmacies open, locally owned and operated chemists worry their customers won't get the high level of care that saves trips to GPs and emergency departments.

Shane Jones shut down NZ involvement in 'road map' away from fossil fuels
'Minister Jones does not want New Zealand to join the declaration', officials told New Zealand's team at the annual global climate summit.

Can Trump really save the midterms for the Republicans?
The president kicks off the Republican election campaign in Iowa

Boxer's hairpiece punched off during fight
In an unusual moment on the undercard of a title fight between Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez, American Jarrell Miller threw his toupee into the crowd after it was dislodged late in the second round.

Watch: Burglars raid jewellers in daytime break-in
The Met Police are appealing for witnesses to the daylight break-in on Saturday.

Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41
The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said.

Twelve killed by Russian strike near bus in Ukraine, official says
Seven others were reported injured in the strike on Sunday, according to preliminary information.

Alcaraz beats Djokovic to become youngest man to complete career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz wins the Australian Open to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam - ending Novak Djokovic's latest attempt to land a 25th major title.

Epstein sent $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson, files suggest
Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know if the documents are authentic.

Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for parts of South Island from early Monday
MetService has issued multiple severe weather watches as heavy rain and strong winds threaten Fiordland, Westland, Canterbury and Marlborough.

Why are school uniforms so expensive? And do we need them?
With the start of term, families are grappling with familiar uniform dilemmas: how big to buy for fast-growing kids, why even a pair of socks need logos, and whether there's any way to cut costs.

Property market starts 2026 with mixed signals across regions
West Coast hits all-time high asking price, Gisborne leads listing growth.

Happy tennis, serious name - how history-maker Alcaraz clinched career Slam
Before Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam, he was simply Carlitos from Murcia. This is his story.

New Pictures Appear to Show Andrew in Epstein Files
More Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegations over Epstein connections.

French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE
The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.

Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers
The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.

Israel to ban medical charity from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list
Medical charity Medicine Sans Frontières said it would not share the list as it had not been able to ensure staff would remain safe.

Charlotte Cadden chosen as Tory by-election candidate
The ex-detective says she wants "a proper inquiry on grooming gangs" and "to get rid of carbon tax".

Drugs policy approach needs to change, Polanski says
The Green Party leader of England and Wales says there needs to be a "public health approach" as he reiterates his backing for the legalisation of drugs.