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Left-spiralling snail Ned dies before finding a mate
The rare snail's quest to find true love has come to an abrupt end.

Roar ready: Busy season underway for taxidermists and wild game butchers
"Once the reds start roaring, it really, really gets busy," Oliver Garland of All Over Taxidermy says.

Canadian tourist killed in shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids

Weather live: Highway washed out, flights cancelled as rain, wind hit Wellington, Wairarapa
A small community has been cut off, vineyards are under water, and Wellington and Wairarapa face another day of heavy rain and wind.

Tuned Global launches streaming manipulation detection
Tuned Global rolls out Service Manipulation Detection for streaming clients as labels demand tougher controls on fake plays and royalty fraud.

'Highly unlikely' Trump will extend ceasefire as deadline nears
The US President will "certainly expect" fighting to resume immediately if no deal is reached.

The '90s movie soundtrack that still makes millennial hearts flutter
On its 30th anniversary year, Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet is a snapshot of a unique cohesion between film and record companies.

Plane makes emergency landing at Marlborough Airport
Firefighters were on standby at Marlborough Airport.

An Iraqi captain keeps sailing despite the threat of attack amid regional war
BAGHDAD (AP) — Aboard an oil tanker plying the tense waters between the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, Iraqi Captain Rahman Al-Jubouri continues to work in one of the world’s most volatile maritime corridors, where the U.S.-Israel war with Iran has disrupted global trade and left some...

New Zealand First's Shane Jones defends comparing India FTA to 'butter chicken tsunami'
Shane Jones says his colleagues have told him to tone down his language but says he gets "cut-through on debates by deploying hyperbole".

Microsoft announces boost in NZ AI training
It is pledging to provide digital and AI training for 200,000 New Zealanders by 2028.

Formula 1 bows to driver pressure with raft of changes
It remains to be seen whether the changes go any way to appeasing fans unhappy with the sport’s direction.

Business sentiment plummets as Middle East conflict war dampens confidence
Business confidence is at its lowest level since September 2024.

Iran will keep lying, former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen warns

Peruvian court sets May 15 deadline for counting votes in presidential race

Fmr. IDF chief Eisenkot reflects on son’s death, says he ‘didn't cry' for decades until funeral

Knesset holds annual 'Songs in Their Memory’ ceremony to mark Remembrance Day

The New Zealand wool that went around the moon
Auckland-based company Lanaco had its filters on board the Artemis II mission.

Taking up your kid's hobby: 'He opens up, he tells me he loves me'
When you find something in common with your own child, there's a chance not only to deepen your relationship but for personal growth. Meet three parents who embraced what their child was into.

'Hopefully the last of it': Flood water tears through Wellington pharmacy
Island Bay's Unichem is operating slightly reduced services, and some medications are unavailable, after flood waters ripped through on Monday.

Media personality Duncan Garner pleads not guilty to driving charge
Duncan Garner was charged after he drove while suspended in March.

Comcast Trades at Just 8 Times Earnings After Losing 711,000 Broadband Subs Last Year

California says Amazon pressured retailers to boost prices on their websites to not undercut it

AI company deleted OKCupid user photos, data after FTC scrutiny

Teens arrested after armed robbery attempt ends in spiked pursuit
Two young people were arrested following an attempted aggravated robbery in Sockburn, Christchurch.

Bro'Town creator no long a 'faker', bringing Kung Fu short film to life
Graphic artist Ant Sang taught himself how to animate via online tutorials and is now bringing a project that has been gathering dust for years to life.

Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook
John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.