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Rocket Lab hits record revenue for quarter, looks to cash in on Trump's 'Golden Dome'
Its founder says the company is well placed to benefit from next big wave of US defence spending.

Moana Pasifika players 'still fighting' amid future Super Rugby Pacific uncertainty
Moana Pasifika players continue to turn up every day, despite the uncertainty hanging over their heads about the club's future in the competition, their veteran halfback says.

Homeless woman's dog put down despite public offers to pay fees
A homeless woman’s dog impounded during a police and council operation has been put down despite public offers to pay for his registration.

Wairarapa Green Party candidate walks in Georgina Beyers’ footsteps
Wairarapa’s new Green Party candidate is building on the legacy of one of the region’s most famous public servants.

‘I think I’m ringing for nothing’: Mother’s 111 calls before baby’s death played to inquest
Mother Storme Turany was one of two people home when her three-month-old son died from a serious head injury.

Anthropic adds dreaming & multiagent tools for Claude
Anthropic adds dreaming, outcomes and multiagent orchestration to Claude Managed Agents, giving developers new tools for memory, evaluation and scale.

Council defends putting down homeless woman's dog despite public offers to help
The dog was put down despite public offers to pay for his registration.

Glasner's long Palace goodbye sets up 'perfect' finale
Crystal Palace desperately did not want to be in the Conference League - now they are one game from winning it and creating more club history and a "perfect" finale for boss Oliver Glasner.

Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US
Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win
Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.

Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground
The blaze in the south-eastern city of Villahermosa erupted during a concert reportedly attended by some 135,000 people.

Vehicle crashes and rolls in West Coast river
Firefighters are at the scene.

Canada's Provincial Park In Ontario Has Scenic Waterfalls With Fishing, Trails, And Camping

Communist-run Vietnam eyes influencers, AI to spruce up propaganda, documents show

Solis Minerals fast-tracks Brazil lithium targets - ICYMI

AvePoint lifts guidance after strong first quarter
AvePoint lifts annual recurring revenue outlook after first-quarter beat, as AI governance and recovery tools help drive stronger growth and cash flow.

Truck crashes, killing livestock, on 'potholed' Canterbury road due for repairs
Eight cattle died and two people were injured when a truck crashed on a stretch of road near Ashburton that was due to be repaired on the same week.

Firefighters cut roof to free two people from car after crash
Police said a car reportedly crashed into a stationary car on Briggs Rd at 9.30am.

Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs?
The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U-turn by parent company Meta.

Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet
AI use is spreading through Australian workplaces, but many businesses lack policies and training, leaving them exposed to privacy, IP and dismissal claims.

Valverde cut head when he 'accidentally hit table' in Tchouameni row
Federico Valverde went to hospital after a dressing room row with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni which left him with a head injury after he "accidentally hit a table".

Vibrant and victorious - Villa ready to end 30-year trophy drought
When Unai Emery arrived at Aston Villa he declared he wanted to win trophies. He is now just a game away from silverware after a crushing Europa League semi-final win against Nottingham Forest.