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In pictures: Aotearoa Music Awards: What they wore on the red carpet
New Zealand musicians, artists and creatives have pulled out all the stops with their looks at the Aotearoa Music Awards in Tamaki Makaurau.

Aotearoa Music Awards 2026: Marlon Williams makes history, Lynda Topp's powerful speech
Celebrities, artists and music creatives celebrated the best of Aotearoa music at The Civic in Tamaki Makaurau.

AMD names Vinay Awasthi Senior Vice President for APJ
The hire strengthens AMD's push in Asia Pacific and Japan, a key growth market as demand for AI and computing products rises.

Watch: Phil Gould's awkward live TV moment after Origin high shot
Phil Gould was there to provide commentary and analysis as a pundit, but refused to answer a simple question during an awkward exchange.

OMG, most of today’s new slang goes unspoken
Where Romeo and Juliet once uttered pledges on the QT, serenading in shadows, the modern Romeo is as likely to slide into Juliet’s DMs.

Google’s plan to run your life could break the internet
The tech giant’s new AI overhaul is set to have damaging ramifications.

Live: Stars arrive on red carpet for Aotearoa Music Awards
New Zealand's biggest night in music has kicked off in Tamaki Makaurau.

Will Budget's $25m for Defence Force bring needed tech advancements?
A defence commentator says it is good to see Budget funds for training recruits, but he questions where the acceleration of technology is at.

NRL releases its verdict on referee's decision to send off Kalyn Ponga
When it comes to foul play, the referee, while able to call on the Bunker for guidance, has the final say.

Kiwi cruise ship passenger’s quarantine extended after fresh hantavirus cases
Six people who were aboard a cruise ship struck by a hantavirus outbreak have had their quarantine in Perth extended for almost another month.

Budget 2026 a washout for struggling families, advocates say
The Salvation Army says many families are already finding it very difficult to afford the basics, and says "things are probably going to get worse" for some.

Here's where there are thousands of new jobs
More than 4000 new jobs were added to NZ's total between March and April, but there's a warning that momentum might not last.

ACCA survey finds finance workers drawn to social impact
Finance teams face rising retention risks as most professionals want roles that tackle social and environmental issues, ACCA said.

Watch: Students protest outside Parliament after tertiary fees increased
University students are protesting outside Parliament after Thurdsay’s Budget not only confirmed the end of fees free - but committed to increase tertiary fees from 2027.

Students protest scrapping of fees free, accuse government of using them to balance the books
Budget 2026 has locked in the removal of the policy that gave students their final year of tertiary education at no cost.

Budget 2026: Nine charts that show how Nicola Willis got her Budget boast
Analysis: Nine charts show how a combination of cuts and predictions of better times to come gave the finance minister her surplus show-stopper.

Thai April factory output drops 0.36% on year, below forecast

Fire at school for girls in central Kenya causes unknown number of deaths

Roswyn: Mumbai’s new ‘luxury lifestyle’ hotel opens with suites, wellness and a sleek listening bar

Fire at girls school in Kenya kills unknown number of people, police say