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DiDi imposes fuel surcharge as rising petrol prices squeeze drivers
Some ride-sharing drivers are paying as much as $100 extra a week for petrol just to remain on the road.

Ferguson leads the way as Black Caps rout South Africa, take T20I series lead
The Kiwi quick’s figures of 1-9 were the second-most economical return in a T20I at Eden Park.

Infobip report marks shift to omnichannel AI messaging
Infobip data shows single-channel alerts collapsing as brands pivot to omnichannel, AI-led conversations across SMS, RCS, WhatsApp and voice.

'Huge explosion': Firefighers respond to house fire in Christchurch's Aranui
Two people have been seriously injured in a house fire in Christchurch.

AI drives move to hybrid cloud amid sovereignty fears
Enterprises shift AI workloads to hybrid and private clouds as digital sovereignty, governance and vendor lock-in fears reshape strategy.

Israel pushes Hezbollah further north in Lebanon - buying time, but not security

Persistent appoints Hari Abhyankar to lead private equity
Persistent hires Hari Abhyankar as EVP and global head of private equity, sharpening its push into investor and professional services markets.

Compliance gaps threaten global hiring for AI talent
Compliance gaps are forcing firms to forfeit scarce AI talent, as most global hirers admit exposure to cross-border tax and labour risks.

Police appeal for witnesses after Hastings pub brawl leaves several injured
Police said a fight involving both men and women took place inside the Common Room bar between 1.30 and 2am on Sunday 8 March.

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Black Caps crush South Africa to take series lead
Openers Devon Conway and Tom Latham put on 96 for the first wicket, setting up the crushing eight-wicket win in Auckland.

Recap: Black Caps chase down 137 to win third T20I after dominant bowling display
Look back at live coverage as the Black Caps took on South Africa in the third T20 international at Eden Park in Auckland.

Keitaro ad tracker tied to more than 15,000 scam domains
Keitaro ad tracker abused in 15,500 scam and malware domains, as fraudsters cloak AI-themed investment lures from security watchdogs.

Red-hot Canes leave Highlanders in their wake after another Roigard masterclass
Another Cam Roigard masterclass against the Highlanders sent the red-hot Hurricanes surging to the top of the Super Rugby Pacific standings courtesy of a decisive victory under the roof in Dunedin on Friday night.

Old footage of brawl at Israeli cinema misrepresented as commotion at Tel Aviv airport

?? Official: Spain unveil their away kit for the 2026 World Cup

Footage of deadly Hong Kong building fire falsely linked to strikes on Israel

Dubai restaurant fire clip falsely linked to Mideast war

Live: Chiefs v Brumbies - Super Rugby Pacific round six
Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action from GIO Stadium in Canberra.

Chiefs v Brumbies live updates: Super Rugby Pacific clash, Canberra
Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Chiefs and Brumbies.

Referee injured in Highlanders v Hurricanes game
The game was briefly halted as the experienced referee clutched his shoulder.

'Huge explosion': Firefighters respond to house fire in Christchurch's Aranui
Fire and Emergency said the house on Bournemouth Crescent was well ablaze when crews arrived.

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