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Fuel price pressure could mean May OCR increase, top economist says
Data released by Stats NZ shows total fuel spending in March was just over $580 million, about 10 percent higher than a year earlier.

FIRST conference highlights AI & CVE disclosure push
FIRST conference in Scottsdale draws 500-plus as security leaders and AI firms debate vulnerability disclosure, CWE's role and CVE's future.

Country Life: Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?
A trial to grow the exotic and striking dragon fruit is hitting its straps. Could the new sweet varieties developed in New Zealand be a viable crop for local growers amid a changing climate?

MetService issues severe thunderstorm warning for parts of lower North Island
That warning applied to Carterton, Kapiti Coast, Upper Hutt City, Porirua City and South Wairarapa, and was expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.

Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost

3 Unstoppable Defense Stocks on the Pentagon's Short List

Chef Robotics escaped the robot cooking graveyard and says it’s thriving — here’s why

Why Apple Stock Popped Friday Morning

Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform
An international report into the seasonal worker scheme says reform is needed to bring down migrants' costs, and protect them from abuse.

Fans feel 'gouged' by £111 World Cup train tickets
The Football Supporters' Association says fans are being "fleeced" and "gouged" by the high cost of train tickets to World Cup games in New Jersey.

Russell 'would understand' if Verstappen leaves F1
George Russell says Formula 1 "would not want to lose" Max Verstappen - but would "understand" if the four-time world champion decided to leave the sport.

Bournemouth close to appointing Rose
Bournemouth are close to appointing Marco Rose as Andoni Iraola's replacement as head coach.

Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?
Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

RNZ dismantling ageing transmission masts in Auckland, outages expected
A 92-year-old transmission mast is being taken down piece by piece as RNZ upgrades its broadcast network.

Country Life: Why Canterbury's crop farmers are leaving the industry
High costs, low returns, bad weather: why Canterbury's crop farmers are leaving the industry.

Thunderstorms, torrential rain set to lash lower North Island
MetService says the warning affects people in the local government areas of Carterton, Kapiti Coast, Upper Hutt City, Porirua City and South Wairarapa.

I tried Claude Design for half an hour. I’m already locked out for a week
Anthropic has been churning out new AI products at an astonishing rate, and its latest–Claude Design–is perhaps its most impressive. It’s shaping up to be impressively expensive, too. Released just today as a research preview, Claude Design can create web page prototypes, app wireframes, pitch decks, marketing materials, and other digital...

Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures

A son of ex-Zimbabwe President Mugabe enters a plea deal to avoid attempted murder charge

IDF expects Hamas to enter disarmament process soon

IDF to continue to attack Hezbollah in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Japan reveals new name for 40C and hotter days after blistering summer

Website part-owned by Boehly offers Chelsea FA Cup tickets for £1,705
A US-based website linked to Todd Boehly is selling Chelsea tickets at inflated prices, leaving the club's fans angry.

Arteta lights fire at training ground to inspire Arsenal players
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta lights a fire at their London Colney training ground to motivate players before crucial week.

Mandelson Failed Security Vetting...The Prime Minister Speaks Out
Keir Starmer says it's 'staggering' he wasn’t told Mandelson failed security vetting.