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Everlee Wihongi case: Government officials confirm contact with US immigration over Kiwi's detention
This is the first time the government has confirmed any direct contact with US officials since Everlee Wihongi's detention on 10 April.

Crusaders winger cops lengthy suspension
Kurtis MacDonald is unlikely to play Super Rugby again this year.

Brazil's Lula scraps tax on imports under $50 before election

Hezbollah planning to occupy Beirut as pressure on Naim Qassem builds

OpenAI launches Deployment Company, agrees to buy Tomoro
Businesses adopting AI now face a push to turn pilots into production systems, as OpenAI backs deployment with USD $4 billion.

Christopher Luxon signals immigration policy, more capital spending in Budget 2026
The PM has announced the government's operating allowance is again being slashed, as he focuses on global chaos in his first pre-Budget speech.

Exaforce raises USD $125m in Series B for AI security
The funding will help the cyber security start-up expand in Japan and Europe as it pushes AI tools to cut investigation times and false positives.

Country's petrol stocks jump while jet fuel decreases
There are 59 days of petrol, 45.2 of diesel and 50.2 of jet fuel either in the country or on the way.

Cashed-up PNG Chiefs target Australian teen rugby sensation with Kiwi father
With much of the NRL player pool off-limits to the PNG club until November 1, the Chiefs are looking at rugby targets, where no such restrictions exist.

Several large shipments of fuel on their way, raising total petrol stocks to 59 days of supply
New Zealand’s petrol reserves have surged following the departure of several large shipments now on their way to the country.

No room for sugar hits in the Budget - Government cuts its spending allowance
The Government has lowered its operating allowance by $300m dollars - shaving the amount of new spending down to $2.1b.

Honor X9d 5G Review
A rugged phone that looks anything but, with plenty of power and good performance.

Watch: Former F1 star wanted to go 'UFC' style on Kiwi driver
More of a go-fast man than a fighter, Marcus Armstrong had a hilarious response to a rival’s angry request for ‘a bit of a fist fight’.

Café worker who put hands around customer’s throat wins payout from employer
A Nelson café assistant who put his hands around a customer's throat has been awarded more than $14,000 after his bosses fired him via email without a fair process.

Report: Humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025 was worst of decade

New Zealand trims new spending, sticks to surplus path amid uncertainty

First Focus acquires Optimus Systems in New Zealand
Existing customers will keep their local teams as First Focus expands in New Zealand with a managed IT buyout adding cyber security and cloud services.

Budget 2026: Government cut operating allowance again amid global chaos
The PM has announced the goverment's operating allowance is again being slashed, as he focuses on global chaos in his first pre-Budget speech.

Asia Pacific governments boost sovereign AI priorities
Fewer than 1 in 20 governments have made major investment, even as concerns over resilience and security push sovereign AI up the agenda.

Partial sell-off of Kiwibank back on the government's agenda
Kiwibank has been instructed by the government to once again look at its options for long-term growth, including revisiting the possibility of partial privatisation.

Aquaman star behind the decks at Queenstown bar
Actor Jason Momoa is headlining a different form of entertainment on Friday: a DJ set at a Queenstown bar.

Saviynt names new chiefs to drive AI security push
The identity security group is sharpening its AI pitch after USD $700 million in funding as it expands globally and adds new leadership.