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As it happened: Road snowfall warnings in place
As it happened: Fire crews put out a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.

Region ‘punch drunk with bad news’ as another factory looks to close
Nelson’s mayor said he was shocked following the proposal from Proper Crisps to close its factory and move manufacturing to Auckland.

MongoDB launches search & vector tools for local AI builds
MongoDB now offers search and vector search in its Community Edition and Enterprise Server, allowing local AI app development with advanced retrieval features.

Cohesity & Semperis launch identity resilience for AD security
Cohesity and Semperis launch Identity Resilience, a new solution to protect enterprises' Microsoft Active Directory from cyberattacks and enable rapid recovery.

What does shrinking GDP mean for your home loan rate?
Stats NZ said that gross domestic product (GDP) dropped 0.9% in the June quarter, a steeper contraction than had been expected.

Geely Launches a New Hybrid SUV in New Zealand
Geely New Zealand announced the official launch of the Starray EM-i, a mid-size SUV and the brand's second model to enter the New Zealand market.

The economy has ‘had the stuffing knocked out of it’. Here are your thoughts
Here is what you told us after it was revealed the country’s Gross Domestic Product shrank -0.9% in the three months to June.

Tool adds second Auckland concert to meet ‘overwhelming’ demand
Tool announced a second Auckland show due to overwhelming demand.

Facebook owner unveils new range of AI-powered smart glasses
The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products, particularly on children.

ACT Party founder leader Roger Douglas calls on Willis to resign over GDP slump
Former Finance Minister Roger Douglas is calling for Finance Minister Nicola Willis to resign.

ABC blocked from UK press conference after clash with Trump
The US president earlier told an ABC reporter he was “hurting Australia” when he asked him about his wealth.

‘Waiting for it to go wrong’: Good track record needed to rebuild trust in train service
Wairarapa commuters are just waiting for the train service to “go wrong”, a regional councillor says.

OVHcloud named ‘Star’ as Asia blockchain sector hits USD $57bn
OVHcloud was named a ‘Star’ for the second year as Asia's blockchain sector nears USD $57bn, boosted by Singapore’s rapid market growth and strong infrastructure.

Sculptures secured for wild and windy Art in the Park opening
Eden Park is hosting more than 3000 artworks, including 85 sculptures on the same grass the All Blacks play on.

Logitech G PLAY 2025 Unveils Wave of Gaming Peripherals
From featherlight headsets to sim-racing rigs that will make you feel like youâ€™re tearing through a race track, Logitech G PLAY 2025 delivered a lineup built to push performance, immersion and style into overdrive.

Oil prices little changed after Fed rate cut

South Asian communities raise more than $250,000 for Punjab flood relief
Severe flooding in recent weeks has killed hundreds and displaced millions in India and Pakistan.

Street gang leader and others found guilty of murdering Head Hunters member
A fist fight had been arranged between Fitus and members of New Zealand’s biggest gang. It ended with one person dead.

Former finance minister Sir Roger Douglas calls for Finance Minister Nicola Willis to resign
Former finance minister Sir Roger Douglas and Auckland University's Robert MacCulloch say Willis is 'sending New Zealand bankrupt'.

Two more arrests after Auckland supermarket carpark altercation
Police have made more arrests following the incident on Tuesday afternoon.

Boxer Ricky Hatton was ‘in a good place’ before tragic death, family says
Ricky Hatton’s heartbroken family have revealed more details about the days leading up to his tragic death, saying he was “in a good place” and “excited for the future”.