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NeuReality taps Amazon & Maersk veteran for AI push
NeuReality adds former Amazon and Maersk executive Rotem Hershko as adviser to sharpen NR-NEXUS enterprise strategy and AI production rollout.

‘Have I ever killed you before?’: Driver’s chilling words before fatal crash
Leilah Faamausili should not have been driving the night of May 31.

‘Turbulent’ weather for Aotearoa, wind watches issued for lower South Island
The unstable south westerly flow is bringing the scattered showers for western areas on Thursday.

Which political parties would subsidise your rooftop solar panels?
"Fixing the regulation that stop people getting the best price for the energy they generate from their household or business.

Jet boat carrying 11 slams into canyon wall after engine suddenly cuts out
A wiring fault left a commercial jet boat with no power and no steering, sending it 30kph into a canyon wall.

Marlon Williams, Lorde, Tami Neilson: Aotearoa Music Awards 2026 finalists revealed
Marlon Williams leads with seven nominations. Others facing a big night at the awards include Lorde, Tom Scott and Tami Neilson.

Police Commissioner to 'consider other options' if Jevon McSkimming doesn't reimburse hotel stays
Richard Chambers has sent the former deputy police commissioner a second letter requesting the funds after his first letter went unanswered.

Locals on Scottish island help search for missing Kiwi monk Justin Evans
Police Scotland are appealing for information about Justin Evans who went missing shortly before midnight from Papa Stronsay, Orkney on 11 April.

Stood-down Youthline volunteer says she does not want to return to role
Youthline has temporarily stood down some of its helpline volunteers who need to do more training or up their hours while it reviews its workforce.

Expanded role for pharmacists runs risk of misdiagnosis, GenPro doctor says
The government has announced community pharmacists could soon be able to directly provide a range of commonly funded medications.

Microsoft VP releases free Windows tool inspired by macOS feature
Microsoft veteran Scott Hanselman, current Vice President of Developer Community, has put together a nifty Windows tool called Peek Desktop, which can be downloaded for free via GitHub. Once you’ve installed the application, you can click on your empty desktop wallpaper to instantly hide all open windows and apps, making it...

Ben Stokes ‘lucky’ to be alive after horrific facial injury
The Kiwi-born England star underwent facial surgery after breaking his cheekbone.

'I was too scared... too angry': Confronting a life-changing crash decades on
Journalist Sally Wenley revisits the school bus crash that changed her life about 40 years ago. What happened to the girls? And why was the crash brushed aside?

Cost-of-living squeeze hits pensioners, with some using foodbanks to survive
A new report says many are finding the gap between the cost of living and NZ Super is growing too wide, with some spending half their income on housing alone.

Residents on Scottish island help search for missing Kiwi monk Justin Evans
Police Scotland are appealing for information about Justin Evans who went missing from Papa Stronsay, Orkney on 11 April.

Gizmo raises USD $22 million to expand AI study platform
Gizmo secures USD $22 million to deepen AI-powered study tools as it targets US college students and broader global growth.

Experienced fisherman drowned after being swept into 'rough' sea, hitting head on rocks
Stanley Chung-Chi Tsoi died while fishing at a high-risk location where other rock-fishermen had previously died, a coroner ruled.

'Mixed feelings' as Football Ferns survive close call for World Cup
The champagne was flowing but the celebrations were measured after the Football Ferns qualified for the next World Cup.

Theatre touring 'in crisis' as performances of plays drop 70%
The steep decline "is likely to reach a critical level without intervention", the report warns.