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Review: Project Hail Mary is a Ryan Gosling-powered hope rocket
It may be a goofier than it is clever, but this Ryan Gosling-powered buddy comedy is charming and impressive enough to deliver its message.

Mudfish pulls off last-minute upset to claim Fish of the Year 2026
It's the smallest winner to date, the first freshwater fish to take out the title, and so obscure it was only discovered in 1998.

The jockey who bet on himself to win, and returned a $1000 fine
Brett Thomas admitted the charge, citing a mistake over rule changes.

Te mataku i te papu - me nga whiringa kaupapa here i tae mai ai matou ki konei
He mea rereke, i whakaaro ahau ki te kanohi nanakia o Simeon Brown i te pehi o te ringa matao o te awangawanga i runga i taku poho.

Coroner temporarily suppressed publication of names after four die in SH1 crash
A coroner has temporarily suppressed the publication of the names of three people killed in a fatal crash and the surviving driver after a two-vehicle collision in Marlborough that left four people dead.

If Trump has already won in Iran, why is he now asking for help?
Analysis - A week ago, the US President told Britain not to bother sending ships, because he'd already won the war.

My Food Bag on track for profit growth
The company is forecasting its full-year net profit will be between $6.4 million and $6.8 million

Nvidia strikes humanoid robot partnerships with European chipmakers

UK's Reeves to pledge 1 billion pounds for quantum procurement

Everpure expands AI storage, adds Data Stream beta
Everpure extends Evergreen//One to FlashBlade//EXA and unveils Data Stream beta, targeting smoother, scalable enterprise AI deployments.

HPE expands NVIDIA-based AI infrastructure portfolio
HPE broadens its NVIDIA-based AI stack with new secure private cloud, networking, storage and financing aimed at large-scale deployment.

Who is Khaby Lame - the world’s most followed TikToker?
At the beginning of the Covid pandemic, Khaby Lame lost his job as a factory worker. Now the Senegalese-born star has sold his identity for nearly US$1 billion.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon refuses to say if he tried to call off Samoa matai ceremony
Luxon refused to answer questions about a report from Samoan media, saying he wanted to move on from the issue.

A, B, C, D: New School Reports will mark schools for parents
The same marking system used to assess students is being rolled out for schools themselves.

Panic at the pump - and the policy choices that got us here
Weirdly, I thought of Simeon Brown’s mischievous face as the cold hand of panic pressed down on my chest.

Beef mince price soars in the ‘largest annual price increase in two decades
Food prices have increased 4.5% in the 12 months to February, with beef mince seeing its biggest annual increase in two decades.

Island brings secure AI-ready enterprise browser to ANZ
Island launches a secure AI-ready enterprise browser in Australia and New Zealand as CIOs boost AI spend but fret over data governance.

Datacom launches AI virtual work experience module
Datacom adds a free AI workplace simulation on Forage to help students and career-changers bridge New Zealand's widening AI skills gap.

Retired Supreme Court judge to lead government inquiry into Tauranga landslides
The terms of reference task Sir Mark O'Regan with investigating how the landslides occurred and whether relevant agencies took appropriate steps to manage any risk.

Uber to roll out Nvidia-powered, self-driving taxis in 2027

SpaceX Could IPO in June at a $1.75 Trillion Valuation. Here Is 1 Stock to Buy Before It Does.

A Look Back at Finance and HR Software Stocks’ Q4 Earnings: Marqeta (NASDAQ:MQ) Vs The Rest Of The Pack

Former Supreme Court justice to chair Tauranga landslides inquiry
The Government’s inquiry into January’s landslides at Mount Maunganui and Papamoa will be chaired by former Supreme Court justice Sir Mark O’Regan.

Staff at New World told police this man was drunk. He was sober, just disabled
Brett Hanvey says better training is needed.

Adobe & Nvidia deepen AI pact for creative workflows
Adobe and Nvidia are expanding their AI alliance to power Firefly, agent-based workflows and 3D digital twins for creative teams.