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Financial Markets Authority to prioritise supporting innovation
The FMA says it will do this while maintaining strong consumer protection and confidence in financial markets.

What happens when you want to get off 'forever' weight-loss drugs
Effective obesity management drugs like Wegovy are framed as "forever" medications. That's a problem when it costs $400 a month.

Watch: Brazil score 96th minute winner to stun Japan and keep World Cup dream alive
Gabriel Martinelli scores late injury time to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup.

Why Viasat Stock Went to the Moon Today

Hyperscalers could end up resembling airlines—plagued by small margins, intense competition, and high expenses, AI skeptic warns

Rocket Lab Just Took a Page From the SpaceX's Playbook. Time to Buy?

Apple says it is releasing updates early in response to AI cybersecurity concerns

‘We’ll enjoy this one’: Black Caps clinch stunning - and rare - test series win in England
New Zealand won a test series in England for the fourth time by wrapping up a 160-run victory in the third test at Trent Bridge.

Oranga Tamariki takes months to respond to Gloriavale child safety concerns
The then-acting Education Review Office chief executive wrote to Oranga Tamariki's boss after a special review of homeschooling by 28 families at the West Coast Christian commune.

Wairarapa Civil Defence expects to find more damage as access to cut-off areas increases
The Turanganui River bridge was washed out in last week's storm, cutting off about 500 homes in Ngawi, Lake Ferry, Whangaimoana and Cape Palliser.

'Underpowered': The police back-office holding back the front line
Police face making more cuts to their back office support systems despite warnings this undermines crime fighting at the front line.

The obscure virus that causes some children to go deaf
Sarah Percy had never heard of cytomegalovirus, until her daughter Camden was diagnosed with profound deafness in her right ear, aged three.

Staff warn of 'disgraceful' leaks at Hutt Hospital
A nurse says the problems across the hospital's buildings are becoming a worry for patient health.

BitLocker looks cooked, but don’t panic (yet)
Back in May, we learned that security researchers found a vulnerability in Windows’ BitLocker encryption system. This vulnerability enabled bad actors to completely bypass the encryption if they got their hands on your PC long enough to plug in a USB drive and reboot the machine. The exploit, codenamed YellowKey, is...

‘This ordeal was horrific’: Kiwi breaks silence after 73 days in ICE detention in America
New Zealander Everlee Wihongi has been released after spending 73 days in a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centre following a family holiday.

Watch: World No 1 Scottie Scheffler stuns crowd by missing short putt to lose PGA Tour playoff
Viktor Hovland got all the validation he needed that his game was on track again, and a whole lot more.

Rocket Lab, RTX, and Palantir: The Best SpaceX Alternatives for Investors Who Missed the IPO or Want Out

Official results confirmed for New Caledonia's provincial elections
The French High Commission has confirmed the final provincial and congress, which shows a major win for pro-France loyalists in the Southern Province.

Constructor named Gartner leader in search & discovery
Retailers are turning to specialist search tools as the category grows, with Gartner valuing the market at USD $17.41 billion in 2025.

Broad support for boarding house landlord register
But some advocates say a member's bill before Parliament should go further.

What changes are coming on 1 July?
Some ACC and parental leave payments will increase, and so will the cost of sending a letter.

Why is my partner expected to pay my bills?
Ricky Andrews knew his life would change when sickness meant he had to give up work, but he wasn't expecting to have to become completely financially reliant on his partner.