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Earthquake rolls through Wellington region
The capital and its surrounds experienced a magnitude 4.1 earthquake.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has a new name
An Australian researcher who led the process describes it as a 'landmark moment'.

Zoe Ball confirms she did not get Strictly presenting role
The broadcaster says she was "so chuffed to even be in the mix" for the job on the BBC One show.

Red Hat & Panasonic preload edge software on TOUGHBOOK
Users in manufacturing and defence will get faster deployment of rugged edge devices as Panasonic bundles Red Hat software on TOUGHBOOKs.

Our Changing World: Looking to a wild future for kakapo
As kakapo numbers grow, what are the challenges to them becoming truly wild birds?

Groups of dirt bike riders rip across sports fields in weekend of chaos
Dirt bike riders took over intersections and cut fields during a weekend of anti-social behaviour in Hamilton.

Why mayor Mahé Drysdale doesn't want to disclose his home address
The director of four personal companies used Tauranga City Council’s address although these interests were separate from his role as mayor.

Oil shortages are even hitting colored snack bags

Thyssenkrupp cuts sales outlook on Mideast war

France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya

Why is Israel allowed to take part in the Eurovision song contest?

Seven killed in blast in northwest Pakistan market, police say

He came to NZ to expose an alleged groomer. Police told him he caused ‘severe emotional distress’
Police say the investigation remains ongoing.

Surfers and swimmers urged not to ignore shark bell at Dunedin beach
The shark bell at St Clair has been rung four times over the past two weeks.

Extensive police search underway in Christchurch
Police officers are looking for several people of interest.

In a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, nobody has more to lose than OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Up 377%, Is Intel Proving Why It Was a Mistake for Nvidia to Replace Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street rally despite Iran war worries

Watch: Judith Collins makes her final speech to Parliament
Collins' departure brings to an end a 24-year career as an MP, which has seen her hold 18 ministerial portfolios - some of them twice.

Wellington jolted by magnitude 4.2 earthquake
The quake - described by GeoNet as 'light' - hit shortly after 9pm.

Watch: Auckland FC score direct from a corner in Pro League derby win
Player-coach Emiliano Tade scored directly from a corner as Auckland finished the Oceania Pro League Leaders group with a 5-2 win over South Island United.

Police presence at Auckland bike ride that ended in arrests was excessive, organiser says
Kimami Ngaluafe plans to meet with police this week - with another ride taking place in Onehunga on the weekend.

ChatGPT is $20/month, but one AI platform gives you GPT, Claude, and Gemini for a year for $30
TL;DR: You can get access to ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini through ChatOn AI Assistant for just $30. Juggling AI subscriptions can get expensive fast. A single AI subscription can cost hundreds per year, and using multiple tools only drives the price higher. That’s part of why ChatOn AI Assistant has been gaining attention recently....

Wellington flatmates taking former landlord to Tenancy Tribunal over home riddled with mould
Renters' advocates are calling for better protections to stop students and vulnerable people falling prey to what they term 'slumlords'.

DroneShield directors sold $67 million in shares. The watchdog has questions
ASIC has launched an investigation into the counter-drone group’s disclosures, six months after a botched contract announcement and a $67 million director sell-off.

Xero CEO speaks out amid allegations against founder Sir Rod Drury
Sukhinder Singh Cassidy says she has "deep empathy" for anyone who has ever experienced sexual harassment, and is taking past handling of complaints "extremely seriously".

‘Proud as punch’: After 24 years in Parliament, Judith Collins bids farewell
Judith Collins has given her valedictory speech at Parliament