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'Squirming in agony' for a laugh - comedians tattooed on Wellington stage
There are usually fewer needles involved in a comedy show, and less plastic covering the stage floor.

‘I love centre’: Why an injury crisis could see Black Ferns icon change position
ANALYSIS: Plunged into a midfield muddle for their Canada semifinal, the timing couldn’t be worse and forces the Black Ferns into a major reshuffle.

A Kiwi scientist had a revolutionary theory, 60 years later it turns out he was right
Roy Kerr's discovery sparked a revolution in physics. At that time there was no consensus that such objects even existed; the term black hole was only coined in 1967.

Healix International strengthens APAC presence with key hires
Healix International bolsters its Asia-Pacific expansion with key appointments in Melbourne to enhance risk and healthcare solutions across the region.

Expensive lipstick on a free-energy pigl
The free energy scammers are in action again but the truth is that no matter how much lipstick (in the form of scientific jargon) you slap on a pig, it's always going to be a pig.

NZ courts Fiji to join PACER Plus amid Fijian concerns over economic impact
But a Fijian deputy prime minister says signing up to PACER Plus, a regional free trade and partnership agreement, in its current form could be devastating for the country.

Nurses turn their backs on Health Minister during speech
Simeon Brown told nurses' union delegates at a Wellington conference that strike action was hurting patients.

CodeRabbit raises $60M, valuing the 2-year-old AI code review startup at $550M

Netskope IPO In Demand as AI Era Heightens Cyber Threats

Norton rolls out AI deepfake scam protection for Intel PCs
Norton launches AI deepfake scam detection on Intel Core Ultra PCs, offering real-time, on-device protection for Norton 360 users in key English-speaking countries.

All Blacks’ top halfback to make comeback from injury as 13 players released for NPC
All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard is set to make his return from injury after being made available to play for Counties-Manukau in Pukekohe on Saturday.

Renewal back on table for Wellington’s City to Sea Bridge
The long-contested bridge could be refurbished instead of demolished, with new government guidance set to decide its future.

Wellington’s City to Sea bridge set for new work just days after planned demolition paused
Wellington City Council said work was needed on the bridge and Capital E building due to postponed maintenance over the last few years.

‘Often overlooked’ but not in Thames, as Kiwi war hero enshrined in bronze
Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park was “one of New Zealand’s finest commanders”, leading RAF defensive operations during the Battle of Britain.

15-year-old missing for two-and-a-half weeks
Manaia was last seen on Tern Street, Oamaru, at around 9.30pm on August 31.

AMD launches EPYC Embedded 4005 series for efficient edge computing
AMD launches EPYC Embedded 4005 series with up to 16 cores, offering efficient edge computing and up to seven years of support for industrial and networking use.

VSP One delivers 285% ROI & USD $1.1 million NPV in study
Organisations using Hitachi Vantara's VSP One storage platform achieved a 285% ROI, USD $1.1 million NPV, and payback within seven months, says Forrester study.

RNZ launches No Stupid Questions podcast with Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds and free weekly newsletter
RNZ's Money Correspondent wants to demystify money and personal finance with her new weekly podcast.

'Being Maori is your superpower': Wahine Maori finds strength in reclaiming te reo
Janay Harding grew up disconnected from te ao Maori, but says reclaiming her reo has given her grounding.

Meta aims to win smart glasses race at its Meta Connect conference

Chipmakers Post Longest Win Streak Since 2017 Amid AI Growth

Nvidia announces massive UK investment, including tens of thousands of AI GPUs

AI reshapes workplace learning as L&D budgets & metrics evolve
AI is transforming workplace learning as businesses across the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand boost L&D budgets and adopt data-driven metrics.