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Wolvnie Ding: Friend pays tribute to ‘kind, funny and passionate’ 20-year-old woman found dead in Swanson
Wolvnie Ding's body was found Thursday in Swanson after she went missing for six days.

Watch: Klopp starts Germany reign by threatening to quit
The former Liverpool boss has taken over on a four-year deal after Julian Nagelsmann resigned this month after their shock World Cup defeat by Paraguay.

New US tariffs likely to face court challenges
New Zealand's special agricultural trade envoy Nathan Guy says exporters across the board are bracing for more uncertainty.

Aerospace fights for young recruits as AI drains talent pool

AMD CEO Lisa Su isn't worried about an AI house of cards

Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech giants back open-source AI models

I'd Double A Position in This Space Economy Stock Right Now With No Hesitation

The battle for Southland's hills: Trans-Tasman soldiers train for combat
Exercise Tauwharenikau is the largest Reserve Force-led warfighting exercise conducted in the South Island in decades.

I gave ChatGPT my medical records. It was less scary—and more useful—than expected
For obvious reasons, allowing ChatGPT to give medical advice is fraught with controversy. Is it really a good idea to trust a large language model with our health? What if it hallucinates, or misdiagnoses clear warning signs (as a just-filed lawsuit alleges)? And can we trust AI chatbots with our...

'Severe' magnitude 5.9 quake hits North Island
The quake, centred near Taumaranui, was reportedly felt across much of the North Island, including Auckland, and the top of the South.

Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck’s mother dies aged 82
She was determined to see her grandson’s graduation from high school. She died days later.

Letters: Political courage, not centrists, required to answer hard questions
OPINION: Holding fast to the centre won't help us answer hard questions, a reader says.

5.9 magnitude quake strikes Manawatu region, more than 20,000 people report feeling ‘severe’ shaking
The quake hit just south of Taumarunui at a depth of 9km.

Hamilton fastest as new Aston Martin makes encouraging debut
Lewis Hamilton leads team-mate Charles Leclerc to a Ferrari one-two in Friday practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Jon Bon Jovi abruptly cuts concert short in New York due to sinus infection
'Don’t throw away your ticket stubs, I’m gonna figure something out, OK?'

Weekend weather: Low snow levels, scattered downpours and thunderstorms possible
Isolated downpours can't be ruled out anywhere in the North Island or upper South Island.

Hydrogen-powered steelmaking start-up CullBeck raises funds at $60m valuation, signs anchor customer
But there's a 'grey hydrogen' catch.

Watch: US golfer sinks monster putt to card rare round of 59
Michael Kim becomes only the 15th player in PGA Tour history to achieve the feat.

Watch: Kiwis win two Commonwealth Games silver medals in pool
New Zealand is off the mark after bagging two medals in the space of minutes in Glasgow.

Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine

AI security incidents cost large firms millions, study finds
Most big enterprises have already faced AI security incidents, with 43% saying the damage topped USD $2 million in the past year.

West Otago’s Kylie Dorr named Supreme Winner at NZI Rural Women Business Awards
'Today I think I’m a bit more famous for being a businesswoman than I am a bike rider.'

Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."

Papamoa cat killed in suspected dog attack
'It was horrible and shocking ... I could see the poor cat had been ripped apart.'

Rotorua locals rally to save Prince’s Gate Archway, call for tenders to be reopened
The council has received 'many thoughtful and generous offers' from the public.

Racing: Sharrock chases Taumarunui Cup victory with Tisse
Tisse is favoured in a tough Taumarunui Cup at Te Rapa today.