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Intel shares jump as Softbank to buy $2bn stake in chip giant
The announcement comes hours after reports that the White House is in talks over taking a 10% stake in Intel.

Pasifika rugby on the world stage
Pasifika rugby teams competing in two World Rugby events over the next month certainly puts the focus on island rugby.

Plan to axe pet therapy service disappoints Hawke's Bay rest home residents
Hato Hone St John's proposed axing of its pet therapy service promises to leave a trail of disappointment at one Hawke's Bay rest home.

Sleep like a queen: A kauri bedroom suite made for Elizabeth and Prince Philip can be yours
The storied pieces from the 1953–54 coronation tour of New Zealand are being auctioned with bids starting at just $10.

Binding poll on Maori ward needs buy-in
Masterton residents will be asked whether to keep or remove their district’s Maori ward for the 2028 and 2031 elections.

Council changes tack on headquarters
Masterton District Council will buy the customer service centre it currently leases on Queen St and refit it at a cost of $3.5m.

New Zealand warned of worsening security threats by intelligence
New Zealand faces rising threats from violent extremism and foreign interference, says Security Intelligence Service in its latest annual report.

ATS-friendly resume formatting and hiring in the age of AI
Your first job interview isn’t with a recruiter-it’s with software. Here’s how AI is reshaping resumes, hiring, and why the system is breaking down.

'It's been a failure right across the board' - Peeni Henare
Labour's Peeni Henare and Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara discuss the issues facing whanau in the biggest Polynesian city in the world.

Prisoner remains in critical condition after Auckland Prison assault
The 33-year-old was allegedly attacked by fellow inmates at Auckland Prison.

Who is New Zealand's new Poet Laureate?
Robert Sullivan (Ngapuhi, Kai Tahu) of Oamaru has been announced as Poet Laureate for the next three years.

From promise to powerhouse: Five years of programmatic out-of-home growth in New Zealand
Programmematic digital out-of-home advertising in New Zealand has surged from 226 screens in 2020 to 3,700+, redefining the nation's marketing landscape.

Two police officers bitten by man, another nearly hit by vehicle in Lower Hutt
The officers have been left with minor injuries after the incident during an arrest in Lower Hutt.

Blackpearl revenue hits NZD $17.5m with US AI firm acquistion
Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.

Is the Fonterra deal good or bad for Kiwi shoppers and farmers?
Fonterra has made a $3.85b deal to sell its Consumer business - including Anchor and Mainland brands - to French company Lactalis.

Two officers bitten after police pursuit in Lower Hutt
Two police officers and a man are being medically assessed after an incident in Lower Hutt, in which the officers were bitten.

Family pay tribute as victim of Rotorua assault named as Temutu Vincent Ehau
A man who died on Trigg Ave in Rotorua is being remembered by friends, family, and fellow kapa haka performers.

From Matä'afa Fiamë to Fiamë Naomi: Samoa's prime ministers since independence
As Samoa prepares for its elections on 29 August, we look back at the nation's prime ministers and the legacies they have left behind.

Council chair speeds over 100 times in work car
Environment Southland chair Nicol Horrell has defended speeding in his work car, saying it was mostly for overtaking.

‘Tragic’ week for New Zealand businesses – but Christopher Luxon upbeat
The Prime Minister insists better days are coming, but admits the country is going through a two-speed recovery