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Cockpit camera captures moments before fatal Mt Aspiring helicopter crash
Investigators say the helicopter’s main rotor struck the mountain face as hunting guide Sean Roach was getting out, sending the aircraft about 30 metres down the slope.

OceanaGold seeks fast-track approval for Macraes mine extension
The company says the project would extend operations by a decade and support hundreds of jobs.

New Southland wind turbines already adding power to the grid
The head of power company Mercury says projects like the Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm will eventually help lower power bills.

Law change will address development contributions for out-of-sequence projects - minister
Auckland Council has raised concerns over unanticipated development, and the infrastructure bill the council faces. '

Share Energy to increase electricity prices by 12.6%

'Changed my life': Pedestrian still suffering eight years after being hit by scooter
Mark Smith suffers daily pain that limits his ability to work: "The young lady just got back on her scooter and went off and left me."

Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.

Windows 11’s desktop is now a full-screen ad for Harry Potter movies
Microsoft recently caused a stir among some users with an ad that fills the entire Windows 11 desktop background. It’s a wallpaper that ends up on the computer via the Bing Wallpaper app. The full-screen wallpaper advertises a collection of the eight Harry Potter films plus three Fantastic Beasts films. The...

Chris Hipkins says he's just getting warmed up as supporter questions lack of energy
The Labour leader fronted his first public meeting of this election campaign in the Lower Hutt suburb of Naenae on Wednesday night.

Windows 11’s new update finally fixes its biggest taskbar complaint
With yesterday’s Patch Tuesday for September, Microsoft not only fixed a record number of security vulnerabilities but also released several new features for Windows 11, which you can try out now (or soon). Microsoft gradually rolls out new features across eligible Windows 11 PCs. That means most users will gain access...

Anthropic researcher quits with warning AI ‘could kill us all’
Safety boss endorses expert’s claims, saying there is a 10pc chance humanity could be wiped out

More women disclosing family violence to workplaces
Under legislation introduced eight years ago, people affected by family violence are entitled to up to 10 days of paid leave a year and can request flexible working arrangements.

Dozens of academic papers have references made up by AI - research
Some of the references had realistic author and journal names and publication details - but they did not exist.

House prices won't be back to 2021 levels until 2030, major bank says
ASB says, in the 30 years until 2020, New Zealand house prices increased six-fold.

Auckland trains disrupted after young boy struck and killed
Western Line commuters are being warned to check before travelling on Thursday morning, with cancellations and reduced capacity expected after Wednesday’s fatal incident.

Sequoia doubles down on Cymphony as AI agents create new enterprise security risks

Europe's Ariane wins Amazon boost at space gathering

Bribery, corruption and fraud allegations across driver licensing system investigated
The transport agency's assessment of abnormal tests sits alongside investigations into potential fraud, bribery and corruption within the driver licensing system.

High school students were on platform when boy was fatally struck by train
A boy has died after he was hit by a train at a railway crossing at Baldwin Avenue Station in Mount Albert.

Is it worth fixing a home loan for longer?
Interest rates have risen from their lows of the end of last year and early this year.