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‘It’s terrible’: Tennis superstar creates a buzz with dramatic new haircut
The No. 2 seed caused a bit of a buzz with his buzz cut.

Who is Brandon Smith? The Kiwis and NRL star facing drug and betting charges
The charges against Kiwi rugby league international Brandon Smith look set to spark a turning point in his career, even if he is eventually cleared by the courts.

NZ-based pet food exporters still barred from China after bird flu cases
Pet food exporters have been shut out of China since bird flu was found in New Zealand late last year.

How can you keep yourself safe when putting down a deposit for building work?
Homeowners who say they were duped by a Wellington construction company highlight the potential fishhooks for those needing work done.

Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 26 August
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a suspension in the Fijiana's World Cup squad.

Road to Battlefield: Central Eurasia’s largest startup competition in history sends four winners to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield

3 reasons everyone is talking about an AI bubble

3 reasons for Palantir's 17% stock tumble in recent weeks

How AI can help remove bias, rather than entrench it
AI offers a chance to reduce bias in business decisions if used alongside human insight, enabling smarter, fairer choices in sectors like sales and services.

Man arrested after approaching Christchurch school girls, asking for inappropriate favours
A 53-year-old man is accused of trying to ask for "inappropriate favours for money", police say.

New book details 50 years of PNG economic volatility
Economists from the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) and the Australian National University (ANU) have published an assessment of PNG's economy over its first 50 years. The book looks...

Mainland confirms three-year sponsorship to help the hoiho
Mainland has supported the yellow-eyed penguin for 36 years, and has pledged another three.

Caution urged for residents taking free flood debris firewood
Are you in need of some free firewood? The Tasman floods may have collected some for you, provided you collect it safely.

Zoe Hobbs granted a lifeline for lucrative Diamond League event
The Kiwi sprinter didn’t do enough to qualify for the finals, but she will race in Zurich this week.

How integrated video analytics is helping cities tackle urban mobility
Australian cities face $39bn congestion costs by 2031; AI-powered video analytics offer cost-effective, real-time solutions for smarter urban mobility.

Albert Park baby case: Cause of death still not known
The cause of death of a baby found in Auckland's Albert Park over the weekend remains unknown, say police.

Blending efficiency with empathy - how to strategise for AI success
Almost all contact centres now use AI, but success hinges on blending technology with human skills to tackle complex, emotional customer needs effectively.

Oil eases after rising to two-week high on Russia-Ukraine supply concerns

'It really ruined me': Builder takes thousands and vanishes
A string of homeowners are out by tens of thousands of dollars, after paying money upfront for building work that was done badly, or not at all.

Mastercard names Richard Wormald Asia Pacific president from 2026
Mastercard will appoint Richard Wormald as Asia Pacific president in 2026, succeeding Ari Sarker who moves to an advisory role after a decade leading the region.

What's behind the spate of gang shootings in Levin?
Authorities are worried about members of the public getting caught in the cross-fire.

Opening fixture of Super Rugby Pacific 2026 revealed
The new season will kickoff with a tasty all New Zealand clash in Dunedin in mid February.

Revealed: The tiny fraction of teachers earning over $140,000. Also, what do principals make?
On Friday, Stuff revealed 655 teachers working in primary, secondary and area schools are earning $140,000 or more. Here’s some context.