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What does the Iran ceasefire mean for KiwiSaver?
Sharemarkets lifted on the announcement that US President Donald Trump was willing to enter a ceasefire agreement with Iran if the Strait of Hormuz was opened.

No plans to use Palantir in emerging defence-tech space, government says
Former Defence Minister Judith Collins talked with the US defence technology powerhouse about an ongoing "partnership" on the sidelines of a conference, documents show.

Meta unveils first AI model from superintelligence team

Apple stock is the new retail investor darling

A Look Back at Vertical Software Stocks’ Q4 Earnings: Doximity (NYSE:DOCS) Vs The Rest Of The Pack

Medvedev destroys racquet in 6-0 6-0 loss
Daniil Medvedev destroys a racquet as he suffers the first 6-0 6-0 loss of his career at the hands of Matteo Berrettini in Monte Carlo.

Leicester lose appeal against points deduction
Leicester City lose their appeal against their six-point deduction for breaching EFL financial rules.

Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long?
Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.

Man fined after breaking into viral hippo Moo Deng's enclosure
The director of the Thai zoo where Moo Deng lives said security would be upped after the incident.

Man jailed after blowing up his home
Police said Paul Solway caused the blast by tampering with a gas pipe and setting fire to a chair.

My son is about to take his 40th flight - we are extreme day trippers
Rhona Paton started a group sharing tips for extreme day travellers which now has over 30,000 members.

Pastor charged after man drowned during baptism
Robert Smith, 61, died from drowning at an address in Erdington in October 2023.

RSPCA says 250 dogs found crammed into one home
The animal charity says it has been forced to refute that an image of the dogs was AI-generated.

New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.

Asus raises prices on its new laptops a day after launch
On paper, the Asus Zenbook A16 laptop is eye-popping. Inside it is a new Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite chip and an incredible 48 GB of RAM, all for hundreds less than competing laptops. Tech reviewers responded with glowing reviews, some awarding up to five stars based on the laptop’s performance...

Auckland principals concerned by new ERO school performance reports
The Education Review Office recently revealed a colour-coded, four point scale for its reports which would start from term two this year, saying it would be easier for families to understand.

BofA hikes 2026 chips forecast to $1.3 trillion, names Nvidia, Broadcom, Marvell, AMD as top drivers

Meta launches Muse Spark AI model as part of its AI turnaround

World Cup winners Packer & Galligan expecting baby
England World Cup winners Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer announce they are expecting a baby together, with Galligan due to give birth in October.

How 11 Premier League teams could qualify for Europe
Eleven Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far fetched as it seems.

Feather shortage prompts badminton shuttlecock trial
Badminton's world governing body approves the use of synthetic shuttlecocks at some tournaments amid a shortage of feathers.

Suspects who allegedly threw bomb outside NYC mayor's home wanted to kill 60 people, prosecutors say
"All I know is I want to start terror, bro," one of the men allegedly said in the attack outside the NYC mayor's home, Gracie Mansion.

Cannabis farm discovered in stately home which once hosted the King
The now-empty mansion once hosted the Prince of Wales' investiture ball.

Church of England to apologise for role in historical forced adoption
Tens of thousands of babies were taken from their unmarried mothers in the three decades after World War Two.