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Workstation GPUs: PC gaming’s new enemy
All three PC GPU makers now appear to be leaning harder into AI-specific graphics cards, straining a tight PC graphics market even further. A few years ago, PC gaming was seen as a huge growth driver for the silicon industry, enthusiasts, and PC makers alike. Now, the meteoric rise of AI...

Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029
Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.

Government pushes back deadline for agencies' plans for Budget bids
A newly-released Treasury report said significant trade-offs were still required.

Logitech’s no-‘click’ magnetic mouse changes the game
There are a lot of different gaming mice you can use, but all of them have something in common: physical switches. They’re similar to the electrical switches in keyboards and controllers. But there’s a newer option as well, supplied by Logitech—the switches in the Pro X2 Superstrike are magnetic and...

From evacuation to forward defense: Israel shifts strategy against Hezbollah

One decision that could cost women $200,000
Women are being told to take more risk with their KiwiSaver accounts to help close the gap.

‘F...ing brilliant mate’: Superstar Well Written draws perfectly for NZ’s richest horse race
Three simple words of elation and relief summed up the feelings of Stephen Marsh following a critical night in the lead up to the biggest day in the career of his unbeaten filly.

Samoan teenager adopted in 'coerced' migration, tribunal told
She was six months pregnant when she arrived and had a caesarean birth, but fled the house when she was subject to violence leaving her baby behind.

Person seriously hurt after being trapped between truck and skip in Wellington
Wellington fire crews freed the trapped person and they were taken to hospital.

Waitangi haka fallout: Kapa-Kingi says he fears for whanau, cuts ties with Te Pati Maori
The withdrawal of support comes after events at Waitangi that saw Te Pati Maori general manager Kiri Tamihere-Waititi cross the atea to Eru Kapa-Kingi and perform a haka right in front of him.

The courage to give without guarantees
On International Women's Day, a finance leader reflects on the quiet power of giving fully, even when outcomes are uncertain.

Could you survive Year 8 in 2026? Take our quiz.
School is back in session. How did you score?

An Aucklander is sitting on a $4.5 million Lotto win - and they may not even know it
Auckland has a brand-new Lotto multi-millionaire — but two weeks on, the $4.5 million Powerball prize remains unclaimed.

Light fitting sparks fire at Auckland Hospital
Fire and Emergency crews have managed to stop the fire.

Ant and Dec take legal action over 'secret profits' in Banksy deals
A court hears that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took "secret and unauthorised profits".

Boy, 12, stranded in Middle East amid conflict

Report: Significantly more threats against media recorded in Europe

Defense stocks soar, airline shares fall on Middle East conflict

IDF chief: Israel will remove 'entire Shi'ite axis threat of Iran, Hezbollah'

Crusaders miffed after Chiefs prop’s tip tackle goes unpunished
The incident left Crusaders captain David Havili bloodied.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters answers questions on Iran that PM won’t
“I'm the Minister of Foreign Affairs, why didn't you guys ask me?”

Person trapped between rubbish truck and bin in Wellington
Emergency services were called to Maning Lane at around 5am and a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson told Stuff.

Women are falling behind in AI: Here's why it matters
Women are lagging men in AI adoption, risking a generational career setback unless leaders tackle structural barriers and targeted training now.

Bridging the gap between business and tech: the empathy advantage in digital delivery
Empathy, not just agile tools, is emerging as the missing link between business strategy and tech delivery in digital transformation.