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Seagate wants to turbocharge the hard drive, with a big, pricy catch
An enormous hard drive. A speedy cache. Storage makers have tried to deliver the best of both worlds to content creators for years now, and Seagate’s Alkemi platform is the latest attempt to provide creators what they’ve been asking for. But there’s a catch. Seagate’s 8TB and 20TB FireCuda Forge external...

Incoming National, Labour MPs on why they chose politics and next steps
Labour's Chris Flatt and National's Blair Cameron shared their views on young people leaving Aotearoa.

Cerys Matthews pays tribute to her family as she receives OBE
Matthews was behind the Welsh rock band Catatonia who shot to fame during the "Cool Cymru" movement of the 1990s.

Over 140 jobs at risk as mill faces closure within months
Juken New Zealand has begun consulting staff on the future of Kaitaia's Triboard Mill after failing to find a buyer for the full business.

Worksafe investigating death at Kawerau timber yard
WorkSafe are investigating after the death of a worker at a timber yard in Kawerau on Tuesday.

Nvidia hires major New York law firm to investigate Jensen Huang affair
The appointment was made after it emerged Jensen Huang had an affair with a woman believed to be a spy for China.

Ambulances rush to serious incident in Matamata
It is not yet known if anyone has been injured.

Property buyers may not realise checks they should do
The Real Estate Authority has completed research that shows that the proportion of real estate purchasers seeking legal advice and property documentation has dropped.

Several ambulances respond to serious incident in Matamata
Emergency services are responding to an incident on Kiwi Street in Matamata, with police handling enquiries.

Arrest after man's death in Hamilton
Police said a man found with critical injuries at a Campbell Street property died at the scene.

Blind tennis player upset at being put up a level after disputed vision assessment
Aucklander Rhonda Comins relies on her hearing to locate the ball, and currently plays in a grade that's a level playing field.

Wool levy could cost farmers $200-$300 a year
Sheep farmers will vote early next year on a proposed wool levy to invest in work that grows demand and value for New Zealand's wool clip.

Could Hawke's Bay become NZ's next seeds powerhouse?
A new seed cleaning, processing and storage facility is being proposed for Central Hawke's Bay, after the government approved a $3m loan application.

‘A pack of dogs’: Khawaja reveals racist abuse at Lord’s after Ashes controversy
Usman Khawaja says he was racially abused by an MCC member and another tried to trip him and David Warner after the Jonny Bairstow stumping.

Jobs saved as buyer steps in for 50-year-old NZ business
Muri Capital has agreed to acquire Candida, reversing a planned factory closure and promising Living Wage pay for staff.

David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct after losing injunction bid
ITN and the Guardian allege the comedian preyed on teenage girls and young women. He has denied all allegations.

Dozens of jobs saved after local investors buy Candida's NZ manufacturing plant
Staff will be given permanent contracts and their original start dates with the company will also be honoured.

All Blacks star’s season could be over after confirmed muscle tear
Doubts about Will Jordan’s availability for the rest of the northern tour have heightened after it was confirmed he suffered a minor hamstring tear against Scotland.

What it'll mean for locals if four Wellington Bays candidates get into Parliament
Four Wellington Bays candidates could all have a seat at the table.

Weather: More downpours on the way, up to 130mm of rain for parts of North Island
Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue in Bay of Plenty and thundery showers are expected in eastern parts of the country.