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Anyone worried about looming Northland storm should act early, Whangarei Council urges
The incoming weather system won't be short and sweet Civil Defence is warning locals, saying the dulges and strong winds will be a "long duration event".

Anduril, Palantir developing Golden Dome missile shield's software, source says

SpaceX aims to file for IPO as soon as this week, The Information reports

Rimini Street: SaaS-pocalypse spells opportunity to escape AI lock-in
Rimini Street hails a looming “SaaS-pocalypse”, pitching its Smart Path as an AI-era escape route from costly cloud and platform lock-in.

Umaga eyes strong finish with 'struggling' Moana Pasifika before All Blacks role begins
Fa'alogo Tana Umaga, a former All Black captain who retired in 2006, is one of head coach David Rennie's assistants.

New role for All Black as injuries bite Chiefs; Spencer son handed first Blues start
The Super Rugby Pacific teams for round seven were named on Wednesday, with five of the six New Zealand-based sides in action.

Motorists told to expect Auckland Harbour Bridge closures as high winds hit
Short periods of full closure likely as 120km/h gusts forecast.

Council logo redesign criticised over $62k cost, but full amount still not known, ratepayers say
The Whanganui Residents and Ratepayers Association (WRRA) chairwoman says the more they look into the project, the more gaps appeared.

Live: Rain begins ahead of red warning for Northland, severe weather for upper North Island
The top of the North Island is first in line for severe weather expected to hit throughout the country.

The Sir Michael Jones statue isn’t moving from its home at Eden Park
The purchase of the landmark was made possible by a contribution from Coca-Cola in New Zealand.

Video shows driver swerving into car on motorway, sending it crashing into barricade
The incident occurred earlier this month on State Highway 1 in Auckland.

Alleged burglar tries to break into house, before stealing some sleep
A would-be burglar was found sleeping on the job.

Fears for NZ children in 'harsh' immigration crackdown
Overseas trends, including ICE's actions in the US, could be helping drive policy change in New Zealand, a top immigration and refugee lawyer says.

Qualys, Rapid7, and Tenable Shares Plummet, What You Need To Know

OpenAI hires Brent Thomas to lead public policy in ANZ
OpenAI has appointed Brent Thomas to lead policy in Australia and New Zealand as Canberra tightens AI governance and copyright rules.

Man charged following central Christchurch stabbing
A 19-year-old man faces charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following an incident on Worcester St last week.

Bowel screening age lowered to 58 for thousands of New Zealanders
Health Minister Simeon Brown says the move will give 40,000 more people access to "lifesaving" early detection.

'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.

BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers
The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.

Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year
No-cause evictions would also be scrapped, and a rental Warrant of Fitness and register of landlords and property managers introduced.

‘A stunning life, well lived’: NZ broadcasting legend dies aged 83
Catherine Saunders was a trailblazer for women on our our airwaves and on screen, starting off in radio in 1961 before becoming a television announcer.

Woman at the centre of Jevon McSkimming scandal allegedly sent 87 emails to police officer’s wife
Ms Z allegedly sent 87 emails to an investigating officer’s wife, including emails to her boss.

Man who died in power transformer tragedy believed to have been making ‘desperate’ bid for copper
Long time friend Nick Lay had understood Lionel Horn had been going home to bed at 11.45pm, but 15 minutes later he was found with “critical injuries”.