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Volkswagen’s New Horsepower Subscription Sparks Outrage Among UK Drivers

Drone attack destroys 16 trucks carrying UN food to Sudan's famine-hit Darfur region

High casualty figures reported in fresh Israeli attacks on Gaza

'Time to intensify efforts': Hadash Party backs mass protest against Gaza starvation in Tel Aviv

'Vital' changes made to emergency services technology
St John says it will mean the difference between life and death.

Anthropic in Talks to Raise Up to $10 Billion in New Funding

Victim Loses $91M in Bitcoin in Social Engineering Scam: ZachXBT

Bay of Plenty councils slam 'misleading' council CEO Rich List
Rotorua Lakes Council Mayor called it "disappointing click bait".

‘Unsubstantiated smears’: World power denounces New Zealand spy agency ‘Cold War’ report
The report said that while a number of states carry out foreign interference in New Zealand, “the most active country” is the People’s Republic of China (PRC). But the embassy rejected that assessment.

Fonterra sells Mainland, Anchor brands to French food giant
The dairy cooperative has sold its consumer businesses, including Mainland and Anchor, for nearly $4 billion.

What's the point of New Zealand Fashion Week?
New Zealand Fashion Week is returning after a one-year hiatus with a new vision that is public-facing rather than exclusive.

Vet practice receives 400 applications for receptionst job
After the first 10 days of being inundated with CVs, a vet practice gave up looking at any more.

Rugby star considering WWE move after World Cup
Ilona Maher says professional wrestling could lead to Hollywood acting career.

Kiwi behind the scenes of X-Files and Lost dies, aged 78
His dark style won him awards and propelled iconic TV series into the public imagination.

‘Smashed my mana’: Man with ta moko denied entry to Australian hotel
He was denied entry into a local hotel, due to the fact he had ta moko on his face.

Timber industry braces in troubled times
Carter Holt Harvey is planning to shut its Eves Valley sawmill and focusing on Kawerau, with 142 jobs affected.

Israel will begin talks to free all hostages, Netanyahu says

FLNKS snubs New Caledonia's constitutional reform talks in Nouméa
A newly established committee held its inaugural meeting in Nouméa on Thursday, aiming to translate a key agreement which outlines a roadmap for New Caledonia's political future.

NZ Rugby and Sky seal new broadcast deal with TVNZ
The deal will last from 2026-2030 with TVNZ to screen provincial games free-to-air.

Wallabies unleash the fastest man in Australian rugby for Springboks rematch
The jet-shoed winger is Australian rugby’s fastest man, who can reach elite speeds of 10.2 metres per second and once scored a 130m try at Twickenham in sevens.

Crash blocks lanes on northwestern motorway at Whenuapai
The right lanes are blocked between Brigham Creek Road and Hobsonville Road.

Women's Rugby World Cup: What you need to know
New nations, a new trophy and a new outlook on the women's game will make this year's tournament the biggest yet.

Air Force chief says Boeing 757 replacements absolutely necessary
The planes account for a $620 million capital cost.

Fonterra in global business sale worth nearly $4 billion
Farmer shareholder vote expected later this year, with sale completion targeted for 2026.

Why All Blacks picked a new No 8 against Pumas
Scott Robertson's decision to park the physically imposing Simon Parker in the All Blacks' No 8 jersey has created more work for Argentina's coaches ahead of the test in Buenos Aires.

‘You don’t buy a TV to eat’: Smiths City downsizes in a new sign of the economic times
Big box retailer Smiths City has announced it is downsizing after its business dropped 40% from two years ago.