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'Everyone hates you': Trump reportedly tells Netanyahu in expletive-filled phone call
Trump called the expletive-filled phone call a "very good call". But US news outlet Axios says he called Netanyahu "crazy".

'Shocked me': Helicopter pilot breaks silence on Michael Schumacher rescue
An emergency rescue helicopter pilot has revealed details of the day he was called to a severely injured skier that turned out to be an F1 superstar.

Cherished doctor collapsed and died while swimming
Motueka GP Dr Martin Hudson died after collapsing during a regular swim at Kaiteriteri Beach, leaving colleagues, patients and the wider community mourning a much-loved doctor.

Intel and Phison want to solve local AI’s biggest limitation
Not everyone wants to run local AI on their own PCs. But if you do, there’s a major problem. Most sophisticated models can’t fit inside the limitations of your PC’s memory and storage. Phison and Intel are working on a solution. Using Phison’s aiDAPTIV solution, a 26 billion parameter AI model...

Asus launches anniversary ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle
A 20th-anniversary edition aims to tempt handheld gamers with an OLED screen, Xbox branding and AR glasses in the box.

Déjà vu as world goes back on virus watch
The names alone are triggering anxiety around the globe.

Announcement of three-night postnatal stays from now ‘incorrect’, PM says
The prime minister says a social media post stating all mothers would be entitled to three-night postnatal hospital stays from now on was incorrect.

The assault claim, the missed deadline, and why the Authority couldn’t hear the case
Employment Relations Authority ruled it had no jurisdiction to investigate claims brought after statutory time limits had expired.

Japan considering rolling out sales tax cut in April 2027, Mainichi reports

Blake Lively seeks legal fees, damages from Justin Baldoni
It follows a settlement that was reached last month in their years-long legal battle.

Asus launches ProArt creator PCs with NVIDIA RTX Spark
Creative professionals could run large AI and rendering workloads locally as ASUS adds laptops and a mini PC built on NVIDIA RTX Spark.

SFO files 18 charges against former executive of prominent Hawke’s Bay winery
Former executive accused of overstating stock values in documents provided to lender Westpac.

Enclustra expands Singapore space push with Asia hiring
Customers in Asia may see faster deployment of space systems as the Swiss FPGA developer makes Singapore its regional base and plans 100 hires.

MSI unveils local AI tools & gaming hardware at Computex
The new line-up signals MSI's push into local AI, with products aimed at helping consumers and enterprises run models without relying on the cloud.

Hercules and Xena New Zealand producer Chloe Smith 'chuffed' by honour
Chloe Smith has spent four decades helping create award-winning and prominent New Zealand films and shows.

Sabalenka ends Osaka's fashion show and advances to French Open quarterfinals
Naomi Osaka may have had the edge in the fashion contest. In the tennis department, though, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka was the winner.

Watch: Kiwi author ‘in a hostage situation’ forced to sit in silence at festival
Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams was introduced as "an author in a hostage situation" at a session at the prestigious Hay Festival.

A drinkable sauce steals the show at top Queenstown restaurant
Queenstown has no shortage of restaurants with lake views, but few feel as connected to their surroundings as The Sherwood.

School principal wins immediate reinstatement after flawed workplace probe
A school principal has won immediate reinstatement to her payroll after her employer bypassed mandatory discussion rules and relied on a flawed workplace investigation.

Asus ROG marks 20 years with anniversary product range
The launch broadens ROG beyond PC parts, with limited-edition gear, a board game and a new lifestyle push for gamers and collectors.