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Fans overcharged by $1.72 each by 'monopoly' Ticketmaster owner
The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.

Kiwi founded shoe company Allbirds pivots to AI
The company said it was now going to focus on Artificial Intelligence rather than sneakers, under the new name of NewBird AI.

New Plymouth player wakes up $14.3 million richer after Powerball win
A New Plymouth player won a life-changing $14.3 million on Wednesday’s Powerball draw.

Auckland cricket and rugby moving out of Auckland's Eden Park stadium a 'win-win', trust says
The Eden Park trust board says the move will open up the stadium to bigger events.

'Zero places to go': Fears after council targets people living in cars
Vehicle fines have been issued and dogs seized in Monday's operation in Tauranga.

Claude users are teaching it to talk like a caveman. Here’s why
It’s no secret that Claude gobbles up tokens like a Corvette guzzles gas—and just like gas, tokens cost money. That’s why the heaviest Claude users are always looking for ways to save on token usage. The latest trick? A wild and controversial new method: speaking like a caveman. Here’s how it...

Busy Auckland road closed after early morning crash
Auckland commuters are facing major delays this morning after a vehicle smashed into a power pole, closing a key section of Gillies Ave in Epsom.

Iran raises threats over naval blockade, but still talking to US
Unless Washington relents, Iran's armed forces "will not allow any exports or imports to continue in the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman and the Red Sea", its spokesperson said.

'Clear as mud': The changes to how emergency rescues are being done
Rescuers were in the middle of asking for a helicopter to fly them to a man who'd fallen down a cliff when they discovered they were no longer allowed to make direct requests - so they didn't go.

Wildlife deaths, intergenerational harm flagged in gold mine assessments
The Department of Conservation says the proposed mine is an unprecedented threat to wildlife, while Heritage NZ fears it will modify or destroy most of the area's archaeological sites.

Ford hybrid owners 'could ask for compensation'
Ford has contacted owners of some Escape PHEVs about a battery issue that could be a fire hazard if the vehicles are fully charged.

‘Massive hole’: Chiefs coach to leave after Super Rugby season
Long-serving Chiefs assistant coach Roger Randle will leave the club to reunite with a former colleague in Ireland.

Watch: Humanoid robot chases pack of wild boars in Poland
An AI-powered humanoid robot has been filmed chasing a herd of wild pigs across a car park in Poland.

School mourns death of student known for ‘kindness, warmth, and positive spirit’
A school in Foxton is mourning the death of a student who had been “a valued member of our community” throughout his life.

Kiwi founded shoe company Allbirds pivots to AI
The company said it was now going to focus on Artificial Intelligence rather than sneakers, under the new name of NewBird AI.

Missing Kiwi monk presumed dead after ‘coming to harm in the seas’
The Diocese of Aberdeen believes the New Zealand monk who is missing on a remote Scottish island is dead.

Red warnings issued to hundreds of recycling rule breakers
The clean recycling message has been slow to kick in for some Southland residents, more than one year after bin inspections began in the region.

'Squeeze across the whole country': Where bills are increasing first under water shake-up
Some households are facing new, higher water bills in the coming financial year as a shake-up to water services gets underway.

Auckland's Sky Tower, Harbour Bridge lights dimmed to help fledgling Cook's petrels
Light pollution from across Auckland has been disorientating juvenile seabirds, and in the past few years they have been crashing-landing inland and becoming grounded.