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The stand-off that sank Netball NZ’s privatisation deal with Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams
Behind Netball NZ's shock decision to walk away lies a question of whether the national body was being asked to bankroll its own handover.

Country Life: Calves, callouts and 75 years of country vetting
The group has many lifelong clients. Amanda Jordan remembers cuddling Ben Mitchell when he was a baby. Decades later, he is her vet.

Wairarapa police concerned about increased illegal firearm use
"He was driving on Judd and nearby streets, then discharged the gun twice.

Tara iti sighting raises hopes of return to Northland breeding ground
Fewer than 50 tara iti are thought to survive, but the sightings have conservationists excited.

Sony’s 1979 Walkman headphones are back. (This time with USB-C)
It was 1979, and suddenly it was possible to take your favorite music with you wherever you went. Sony’s first Walkman, the TPS-L2, marked the start of a revolution. For those of us who were there, those slim headphones with their colorful ear pads remain a real trip down memory...

Brivo launches AI tool for security systems resellers
The read-only release lets resellers query account data in Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini, speeding support and renewal work across customer sites.

Explainer: Why you won’t hear much about the election on election day
Explainer - Here’s why you won’t be hearing anything about much about the election today - and the rules you need to follow.

Could the US midterms put a pin in the AI bubble?
Fears of more AI regulation appear to have sparked fear among investors, but concerns about the industry have been growing for some time.

Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist
Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian.

Worldwide wipeout for AI stocks halts, but other US stocks are still struggling
The relative steadiness for Wall Street halted what had been a worldwide tumble for stocks.

Can the All Blacks extend unbeaten record against Scotland?
The All Blacks got a fright in Edinburgh last year when Scotland almost beat them for the first time since the teams first met in 1905.

One dead, four injured in Wellington crash
Police got the call to the single-vehicle crash on Brandon Street about 2.10am.

Country Life: The Kiwis growing fungi from fairytales
All some fungi need to thrive is humidity, moisture, and something to munch on. The Fungi Farm has a novel idea to deliver that.

Does going on strike really work?
From TVNZ to IKEA, Farmers staff to firefighters, a large number of workers have opted to walk off the job in strike action recently.

Corrections review finds shortcomings in 'complex' employment investigations
There are 39 staff on suspension amid investigations, one of whom has been suspended for more than two years.

Data centre power market set to hit USD $107 billion
Rising AI power demand and grid delays are pushing operators to upgrade electrical systems as the market is forecast to reach USD $107.06 billion by 2034.

Uptiq launches GovernAI for financial institutions
The tool is meant to ease board and regulator concerns by giving lenders audit trails, approvals and user controls for AI agents.

This $12 Ugreen USB-C hub adds 5 ports to your laptop
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