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Fishing company, tech entrepreneur give large donations to NZ First
RNZ is tracking the money flowing to the parties this election year and where it is coming from.

Woolworths recalls its own branded cereal over potential blue plastic risk
The supermarket said it took food safety seriously and apologised for the inconvenience.

Keychron Q1 HE Keyboard Review
Equipped with magnetic switches and highly configurable, the Keychron Q1 HE is top of the list for anyone looking for a durable keyboard.

‘No one is prepared’: ChatGPT maker’s top scientist sends an AI warning
OpenAI’s top scientist says it is a time for “extreme caution” as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly difficult for humans to understand and control.

Political attention on first home buyers ramps up
Even though the first home buyers market is active, political parties are rolling out new policies to encourage more buyers.

NETSCOUT expands data platform to boost enterprise AI
Enterprises could cut AI costs and speed incident resolution as NETSCOUT adds packet-derived evidence to existing observability tools.

Girl, 14, has her arm broken as she’s pushed off her bike in spate of thefts
Five stolen bicycles were recovered and three 15-year-olds referred to Youth Aid Services following a series of thefts near Lloyd Elsmore Park.

Person dies in hospital four days after three-vehicle crash
The person was critically injured in the crash on State Highway 1 near River Rd in Wellsford.

You may have heard of 'quiet quitting', but what about 'career minimalism'?
Career minimalism may have found its way to your algorithm, but this is what experts say about risks and rewards.

NRL finals: Warriors-Dolphins qualifying final at Mount Smart sells out within minutes
The demand for tickets for Saturday's match will likely put further pressure on Warriors' officials to move their final home play-off game to the Eden Park

Appian names Asia Pacific award winners in Australia
The awards highlight how insurers, agencies and police are using process software to cut delays, clear backlogs and save staff time.

AI data centres make grid access key to power deals
Grid congestion is adding risk and a scarcity premium to data centre deals as AI demand drives electricity needs sharply higher.

Foldable iPhones, touch-screen MacBooks: What to expect from Apple’s big launch
After new Apple chief executive John Ternus took the reins this month, the tech giant is about to start the biggest run of device releases in its history.

Weaponizing trust: How AI and social engineering bypass personal security boundaries
Scammers are draining older adults' savings through romance, friendship and fake AI trading pitches on social media before withdrawals are blocked.

Warriors get tireless forward back from injury for NRL finals campaign
Jackson Ford was in the form of his life in the first half of the 2026 season. His return comes at the perfect time.

Release of Tom Phillips inquiry report expected this month
The Government says it's working towards tabling the report before Parliament rises on 24 September.

Woman remanded in custody over 18 Northland theft-related charges
The 25-year-old is accused of trying to leave supermarkets without paying, and is due in Kaikohe District Court on September 22.

Man who died in crash on highway north of Ashburton identified
Bradley Larter, 28, died at the scene of a two vehicle crash on Rakaia Highway.

NZ troops to keep training Ukraine armed forces with deployment renewed
Known as Operation Tieke, New Zealand troops have been training Ukrainian forces since 2022, with the mission extended three times already.