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Liam Lawson on shock Red Bull call-up: ‘Not what I expected’
The 24-year-old admits the call-up came without warning, but feels far better prepared for his second shot in the top team.

Winston Peters says US scaling back of military drill New Zealand involved in 'a surprise'
The defence force wasn't given a heads up that an exercise it's taking part in with allies was being significantly reduced - finding out through media reports.

HyperX’s new Cloud Alpha Air makes a big bet on open-back audio
When it comes to PC headphones, there’s a pretty clear distinction between audiophile cans and gamer-focused performance headsets. But that line has gotten fuzzy in the last year or two, as evidenced by designs like the Asus ROG Kithara (and its sky-high price tag). HyperX is expanding its line of...

Man allegedly uses plastic BB gun to steal from Lynn Mall store
The man lifted his top to reveal the handle of what was reported to be a pistol sitting in his waist band and then walked out of the store with a hoodie without paying for it.

OpenSSL conference 2026 to focus on post-quantum security
Businesses could face years of costly upgrades as OpenSSL brings developers and policymakers together in Prague to plot post-quantum encryption.

Max Verstappen admits he was 'closer to retiring' than leaving Red Bull
Max Verstappen has committed to Red Bull with a new long-term deal, ending speculation over retirement or a blockbuster F1 move.

Bovonic sales jump 50% as QuadSense expands overseas
Sales of QuadSense climbed more than 50 per cent in New Zealand as Bovonic prepares to scale the mastitis system in the UK and Ireland.

Police hunt wanted man with distinctive facial tattoos in Wellington
Samuel Joseph Kaka, 39, has a warrant for his arrest and police are warning people not to approach him.

Beef mince hits record high - and prices aren’t coming down soon
Once the budget-friendly backbone of Kiwi dinners, beef mince now costs more than $24 a kilo — and an analyst warns shoppers could be paying elevated prices well into 2027.

MBIE backs council ruling that Christchurch Airbnb owners need to get consent or stop
Christchurch City Council sought a determination from the ministry because it felt the owners had changed the use of the unit from its consented use.

Equifax launches Dun & Bradstreet data deal in A/NZ
Local firms will gain access to more than 650 million overseas company records for trade, credit and supply-chain checks from 9 September.

AI Can Design New Viruses Not Found in Nature. Traders Give Safety Reform Just 10% Odds.

Bill Ackman’s $400 million brain institute was inspired by his daughter—and built outside elite universities, which he says are losing talent

Anthropic could publicly file IPO paperwork as soon as this month

Fiji Bati captain Tui Kamikamica retires
The Fiji Bati's campaign at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup later this year has been dealt a tough blow with the sudden retirement of captain Tui Kamikamica.

Locked in a room for 18 months, with the door opened for just 90 seconds a day
Inspectors found prolonged solitary confinement, unlawful medication, access to basic needs tied to behaviour and a resident left with friction burns after being moved on an emergency evacuation mat.

Join the debate as All Blacks name team for first test with Springboks
Stuff rugby reporters Richard Knowler and Joseph Pearson answer your questions about the All Blacks team named to play the Springboks.

Government to put $23m towards 20 specialist education classrooms
The funding boost brings the government's total specialist education spending to $317m for 142 classrooms, including three new schools - the first in 50 years.

Car flips onto side in three-vehicle crash in South Auckland
A photo showed the overturned vehicle surrounded by emergency services on Russell Rd in Manurewa.