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Now is the time to fill up the car, AA advises
Renewed fighting in the Middle East is pushing prices higher.

The return of rising oil prices risks killing off the emerging positive vibes
Analysis - These positive vibes are now being put at risk again following renewed conflict between the US and Iran, writes Corin Dann.

How often should you move your body?
You don't have to work up a sweat, but a stroll, some squats or a boogie in front of the tele gives the body a healthy break.

Drone pilot sentenced after dangerous flights near Napier Airport
The man was found guilty on four charges relating to multiple drone flights in 2023, including operating without air traffic control authorisation, flying carelessly and operating the aircraft in a way that caused unnecessary danger.

Who said it: Winston Peters, Paul Henry, Shane Jones or Michael Laws?
They are four of New Zealand’s most outspoken political and media figures.

Google named IDC MarketScape Leader in AI software
The ranking could help Google win enterprise AI contracts as buyers demand secure, governed tools rather than standalone chatbots.

Seven-year-old girl died after reportedly being sent home from hospital hours before
Maite Contreras Eulogio died after being assessed at an emergency department.

Daniel Tupou celebrates 300th NRL game with royal support and a hat-trick
Daniel Tupou, who played his 300th game in the competition last weekend, also doubles as a winger for the Tonga Rugby League XIII, formerly kown as Mate Ma'a Tonga.

OpenAI researcher Miles Wang in talks to launch AI drug discovery startup valued at $2B

Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.

‘Someone will get hurt’: Dave Letele reacts to online abuse aimed at NZ Muscle and his family
Second police complaint laid amid fallout from documentary that sparked big changes at company and multiple investigations.

Explainer: Why EasyVote cards may no longer be mailed to you
Explainer: Looking for your EasyVote card and candidate information in the mail? You may not get it this year. Here's why.

Drua focus on collision and execution for Super W semifinal against Reds
Fijian Drua Women's head coach Mike Legge says his players are excited about playing at home and understand the importance of the occasion.

Entertainment figure jailed after contracting vulnerable girl for sex services
A musician contracted a 15-year-old girl for sexual services, later taking her to his high profile Dunedin bar where he had sex with her on a couch, a court has heard.

NZ President of Comancheros wants to step away from the gang
Pasilika Naufahu wants to step away from the Comancheros.

How Matariki has avoided becoming another Christmas or Halloween
Four years after fears Matariki could become another Christmas or Halloween-style shopping fest, the Maori New Year has taken a very different path, experts say.

Former owner of The Captain Cook Hotel jailed for paying minor for sex
Michael McLeod, who used to own the iconic Dunedin pub, can now be named.

Missing Golden Bay woman entered the sea and didn't come back, police believe
Natalie, 80, went missing from her home amid bad weather on July 6.

Baby who Lionel Messi once bathed is all grown up now, and might face him in World Cup final
Lionel Messi is no stranger to taking the internet by storm. This time, however, its for a different reason. Its for a photoshoot with a baby 19 years ago.

All Blacks playmaker’s ‘difficult period’ has his future shrouded in doubt
Beauden Barrett is yet to be included in an All Blacks matchday squad this year. Will that change against Ireland on Saturday?

Brent crude price rises again on back of renewed Middle East conflict
Westpac economists now say that Kiwi motorists could soon be paying around $3.10 a litre for 91.