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Explainer: What is a tropical cyclone and what do the categories mean?
All eyes are on Tropical Cyclone Vaianu. But what is a tropical cyclone, and what do the categories mean?

Post-mortem to be carried out as investigation into 'unexplained' Christchurch death continues
A person was found in a critical condition at a Papanui house on Wednesday, but died at the scene,

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal
The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.

Eight-under par 64 in 40 minutes: Kiwi sets blistering golf world record
Robin Smith was "shell shocked" after a 7-under back nine at Waipu Golf Club propelled him to a new speedgolf world record.

Police hunt trio after Hamilton street attack leaves victim injured
A victim has been left with moderate injuries after an assault on a Hamilton street.

Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes

Canva doubles down on AI and marketing automation with Simtheory, Ortto acquisitions

Iran-linked hackers disrupt operations at US critical infrastructure sites
As the US and Israel's war has ramped up, so too have hacks on US industrial sites.

Iran's proposal to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz violates trade norms
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — To end the war with the United States and Israel, Iran is demanding the right to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as a precondition for reopening the waterway vital to world oil supplies.

Driver rescued after road slips under car as region braces for weekend cyclone strike
Major slip occurrs on the highway south of Opotiki as a smaller slip claims a car.

Relief at the petrol pump on the way, fuel industry says
The fuel industry says people should start seeing some relief at the pump over the next week.

Rethinking dining out amid rising fuel costs
Households are choosing to visit cheaper restaurants, dine out less frequently or even eat during off-peak hours to lower costs.

Plans for new basement venue at rebuilt historic St James Theatre
Auckland's St James has been closed since a fire in 2007 is set to re-open for its 100th anniversary in 2028.

Deel urges Australian bosses to rethink remote work
Deel urges Australian employers to focus on management, trust and clear goals as cost-of-living pressures revive the home-working debate.

Qualys warns attackers exploit flaws before disclosure
Qualys says attackers are exploiting flaws before disclosure as remediation backlogs swell, with edge devices facing the highest risk.

From premiership to panic: Tactix coach's post-title reality
Donna Wilkins went from the high of winning the ANZ Premiership title to a mad scramble to find seven new players before the 2026 contracting deadline.

Death of person found in critical condition being treated as unexplained
A scene guard remains at a Papanui property after a person found in a critical condition died on Wednesday afternoon.

The New Nio ES9 Shows How Far China’s Luxury EV Fight Has Escalated

Netanyahu: Israel has a 'finger on the trigger' amid Iran ceasefire

Brazil's Chief Raoni backs Lula in elections

Meta unveils Muse Spark, its first AI model since hiring Alexandr Wang and a bellwether for CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s multibillion-dollar AI push

Q4 Earnings Outperformers: Optimum Communications (NYSE:OPTU) And The Rest Of The Consumer Discretionary - Wireless, Cable and Satellite Stocks

Claude Code flaw leaves deny rules vulnerable in long workflows
Anthropic's Claude Code agent is under fresh scrutiny after researchers found a flaw that weakened deny rules in complex workflows, heightening fears over AI safety in production pipelines.

New American challenger confirmed for America’s Cup
With a legendary yachtsman at the helm and a fleet of proven foiling yachts, American Racing Challenger Team USA has officially entered the 38th America’s Cup.

What you need to know about Cyclone Vaianu
Cyclone Vaianu could bring severe gusts of up to 120kph across the North Island as MetService warns of the potentially “life threatening” event.