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Five New Zealanders among missing tourists after deadly Nepal flash flood
Suhasini Reddy is one of at least five New Zealanders unaccounted for after the flood that killed at least 160 people.

Live: At least 1500 missing following Nepal flash flood, including five New Zealanders
Local police said they expected the death toll to rise beyond 165.

Post Malone's only NZ show not going ahead
The US rapper was meant to perform in Auckland this October.

Amazon just tripled its order of Nvidia chips over ‘surging demand’

Forcepoint names Vincent Merlin as Chief Marketing Officer
The hire signals Forcepoint's push to sharpen its AI security sales as rivals vie for enterprise spending on data protection.

Microsoft’s best project management tool was over $1,000, but now it’s only $70
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Southland v Hawke’s Bay - NPC round 5
Follow live coverage of the NPC round 5 clash between Southland and Hawke’s Bay at Rugby Park Stadium in Invercargill.

Four in five AI tools lack IT oversight, Reco finds
Enterprise teams are exposing data and workflow systems as AI agents spread without approval, leaving most tools outside IT control.

Government's domestic violence centre cuts 22 jobs
Secretary for Justice Andrew Kibblewhite says the restructure will "sharpen" the organisation's focus.

Burger battle: How a tiny Westport food truck found itself at odds with McDonald's
The nearest Maccas is more than 100km away. That didn't save Mister Chops from ending up in McDonald's legal crosshairs.

In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama
Kusama was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of visitors.

Otago councils pause regional deals after National backtracks on bed tax
The three Otago councils say they are now seeking clarification about what will be explored as an alternative to the accommodation levy.

NCC Group logs record July ransomware cases as AI rises
Industrial operators faced sustained pressure in July, as ransomware attacks hit 894 cases and AI-assisted tactics began to reshape threats.

Post Malone’s only NZ show ‘postponed’, all tickets invalid
The US rapper was set to perform at Go Media Mount Smart Stadium on October 21.

Interprefy launches Media Hub for post-event content
Event organisers can now reuse recordings and captions for a year, as Interprefy's new hub aims to speed multilingual post-event distribution.

MP Mark Cameron farewells Parliament from afar
Retiring ACT MP Mark Cameron spoke honestly about his health and passion for rural communities as he gave his farewell statement to MPs by video link.

Samsung unveils USB4 portable SSDs for creators & users
USB4 support and up to 8TB capacity put Samsung's new portable drives in the premium bracket, but Australian pricing is still unconfirmed.

Biggest bank says home ownership benefits being absorbed by costs more than in past
Expect house prices to end the year 1 percent below where they started and to rise 2 percent next year, economists say.

Finance Ministry report reveals major salary gaps across Israel's security organizations

‘Mistakes were made’: Golf ad cancelled after woman shoved to ground
The company acknowledged the ad was inappropriate and confirmed it has been pulled from circulation.