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How much more does it cost to insure an electric vehicle?
With the cost of fuel increasing, buyers have been snapping up electric vehicles - but there's a warning that insurance could be pricey.

One dead, two critical after Taupo crash
The road remains closed on Saturday morning after the crash on Friday evening.

China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts return to Earth after being briefly 'stranded', wrapping up record-breaking mission (video)

Lightly Used 2024 Toyota Century Luxury SUV Listed For Sale In Russia... For $737,000!

Djokovic dumped out by Brazilian teen in shock French Open exit
The Serbian veteran’s latest quest for a record 25th grand slam ends in the third round at Roland Garros.

'What needs protecting?': Researcher questions purpose of English Language Bill
Parliament is considering a five-line piece of legislation to formally recognise English as an official language, alongside te reo Maori and New Zealand Sign Language.

Why Intuitive Machines Stock Dropped Today

Greek national charged with assisting 'Iran spies'

China travel boom sparks Wild Frontiers’ new adventure tours

Gift of German food processor from French factory delights Macron

What scientists really think of this year's Budget
According to the New Zealand Association of Scientists there was a $30 million bump for science and innovation.

James Bond buzz: who will continue the 007 legacy?
The auditions for the next James Bond have started, firing up the speculation as to who will fill Daniel Craig's tux and togs.

CIQ expands Fuzzball to span five clouds & on-prem
The update lets AI and HPC teams move workloads across five clouds and on-premises, cutting duplication and simplifying GPU access.

From food poisoning to tasting silver: Daughter of Kiwi Olympic sailing legend follows mum’s footsteps
Aimee Bright, daughter of Olympic sailing legend Barbara Kendall, won her first senior silver medal in Portugal.

Watch: Sevu Reece slots sideline conversion to mark 100th game
The Crusaders winger can do it all.

Driver in critical condition after crashing into building and attempting to flee
Police say the driver sped past them before the crash.

Botnet of more than 17 million devices dismantled
The botnet was reportedly tied to a Russia-based residential proxy network.

German soldiers arrive in Lithuania for major combat exercises

Mayor Johnson continues Italy trip by touring historic sites with Rome mayor after pope meeting

One dead, two critically hurt after Taupo crash
Te Heuheu Road is still closed while a scene examination takes place and motorists are being advised to avoid the area.

‘Merchant of Death’: Canadian chef who sold suicide products to Kiwis pleads guilty
Prosecutors detailed the final moments of nearly 100 people, including at least four in New Zealand.

Why Planet Labs Stock Just Crashed

AST SpaceMobile, Rocket Lab tumble following Blue Origin rocket explosion

What happens when companies become too AI-pilled?

XPeng (XPEV) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript

Ruthless Black Caps demolish Ireland inside three days of one-off test
The Black Caps have won with plenty of time in hand against Ireland in their four-day test in Belfast.

First person rescued from flooded cave in Laos after 10 days

France swelters in 'unprecedented' record-breaking May heatwave

NZ prioritising talks with British, Australian navies to potentially replace Anzac frigates
Defence Minister Chris Penk says New Zealand is prioritising talks with the British and Australian navies as it weighs options for replacing the ageing Anzac frigates.

Moss & Freud: When an elderly painter and supermodel met
Ellie Bamber and Derek Jacobi play Kate Moss and Lucian Freud, who formed an unlikely friendship when he painted her portrait in 2002.

BitGo launches redesigned platform for institutional users
Institutional clients can now manage custody, trading and staking from one interface, with tighter controls and clearer portfolio visibility.

Why the Blues turned to Anton Segner as new captain over an All Black
What you need to know as the Chiefs welcome the Blues to Hamilton in the final regular round of Super Rugby Pacific.