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South Island spots star in new East of Eden trailer
The South Island gives main character energy in the newly released trailer for the Netflix adaptation of the classic novel.

formae adds Kubernetes support & public plugin hub
Platform teams can now track Kubernetes and Helm changes in one system as formae broadens its reach into container orchestration and plugins.

Golden boot winners do battle as Auckland FC chase grand final place
All you need to know about the second leg of the A-League Men semifinal between Auckland FC and Adelaide United.

Person in custody after early morning assault in Auckland city
A person was taken into custody following a report of a minor assault in central Auckland early on Friday morning.

Hamilton City Council ready to open new 'peanut roundabout'
The new style of roundabout, dubbed a "peanut-about", could be the answer to high crash area woes.

UK agritech firms join New Zealand incubator scheme
The six-month scheme could help UK agritech firms win pilots and investment as New Zealand producers seek ways to cut waste and emissions.

Methamphetamine and shotgun shells found in car during Whanganui traffic stop
A 28-year-old man faces multiple charges after Whanganui police found several bags of methamphetamine and shotgun ammunition inside his vehicle.

Are you ruled by numbers? Why, how and what we count matters
Modern life is increasingly built around scoring systems that quietly shape what we value and how we see ourselves, a philosopher says.

AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon form satellite joint venture

FCC approves Verizon's $1 billion spectrum purchase

OpenAI prepares legal action against Apple over ChatGPT deal

Original Coronation Street cast member dies aged 89
Alan Rothwell was best known for playing David Barlow in the original cast of Coronation Street.

Twenty years since wrong Guy resulted in greatest mix-up on live TV
Guy Gomo reflects on his infamous live TV mix-up, which has been immortalised as one of the greatest TV blunders of all time.

Visitor levy to fund upgraded tracks and campgrounds
Tracks and campgrounds around Tarawera and Okataina are set to be upgraded through funds collected from tourists.

Man bleeding and injured after alleged assault outside Rarotonga nightclub
A 24-year-old man was found bleeding on a Rarotonga road with mouth and ear injuries.

Person in serious condition following ‘vehicle incident’ in Auckland
Ambulance staff treated one patient at the scene and transported them to hospital.

Businessman owes over $65k after walking away from workers’ settlement
A former director of a company that collapsed into liquidation now owes more than $65,000 after failing to pay workers he personally guaranteed to settle with.

'Millions' of pounds saved by replacing Palantir tech in refugee system
The government said its in-house IT system was "more flexible" while meeting "high standards" of security.

Green light given for banks to collectively negotiate with Armourguard operator
Commerce Commission authorises the NZ Banking Association to collectively negotiate with Evergreen International LLC over its cash-in-transit services.

'My caddie was yelling at me': Blunder costs golfer lead at PGA Championship
South African Garrick Higgo went within a whisker of being disqualified from the US PGA tournament after arriving late to the tee.

New curriculum delayed after Government ‘forced to shift its policy’, union says
The Education Ministry has delayed a planned curriculum change for Years 0-8 students for two years, in a move hailed by the union for primary school teachers.

Child dies, six in hospital after fire tears through Christchurch home
Neighbours tried to help those fleeing the burning house and have described 'very high flames'.