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Chipmaker Nvidia to invest $5bn in rival Intel
The two American chipmakers will partner to make personal computer and data centre chips, in a lifeline for Intel as it struggles to profit from the AI boom.

Driver leads police to wanted men after failing to stop in stolen car
A gun and a cache of ammunition were also found.

Rates, intensification, golf: Auckland’s leading mayoral candidates clash in debate
The mayoral rivals clashed before 250 voters on Auckland’s North Shore, with Brown snapping back at a questioner and Leoni criticising his absence from most debates.

Can you be sued for roasting virtual K-pop stars? South Korea court says yes
They may be fictional characters, but they are voiced by real people, the court says.

‘Exceptional human’: Black Ferns leader to crack rare milestone in semifinal
Talismanic No 10 Ruahei Demant will hit a special mark against Canada and is on track to become the most-capped Black Fern in history.

'Like tent city' - People living on Auckland CBD's streets describe what life is like
People living on the street in Auckland's city centre tell Checkpoint it has been a "gruelling" Winter.

Oil prices fall as demand concerns overshadow US rate cut buoyancy

Australia's Santos CEO bets on cash flow boost as third suitor walks away

Indian fintech Jar turns profitable by enabling millions to save in gold

Palliser access stays on table
A proposed bylaw which would have banned all access to parts of the South Wairarapa coast is off the table in its current form.

More Maori nurses are needed, NZ Nurses Organisation says
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation said the number of nurses working for iwi and Maori providers would need to rise to keep up with the projected Maori population growth.

Einav Zangauker holds bottle of son’s urine from Gaza at rally

Woman charged with lighting fire that destroyed abandoned Hokitika hospital
The old Seaview Hospital and former Kotuku Hostel were consumed by a massive fire in August.

KiwiSaver becoming less of a retirement fund and more of a 'life saver' for cancer patients
Robert Moffitt was forced to cash up his KiwiSaver to fund $220,000 treatment for his blood cancer.

Stalker made me feel 'threatened' says actress
A 71-year-old man is appears in Reading Crown Court after stalking actress Anna Friel.

Blaming economic woes on Labour ‘wearing a bit thin’, economist tells Sam Hayes
A leading New Zealand economist has called on the government to “acknowledge that it had made some mistakes” as the economy continued to decline.

Passengers stranded for hours on Wellington train handed 'travel johns'
A snapped cable left a Wellington train stuck for hours, with passengers paying fares despite the loo-less ordeal.

Rangatahi learn carpentry skills while building whare for iwi
A group of South Taranaki rangatahi are reconnecting with their culture in a first-of-its kind collaboration with the Western Institute of Technology.

Monster Trucks the wheel deal after sellout shows
Entertainment-starved Kiwis are lapping up tickets to the biggest show in town.

Gold Holds Decline as Rate-Cut Caution From Powell Saps Demand

Murder-accused had voices telling her to kill children, psychiatrist tells court
Two psychiatrists have assessed Hakyung Lee - one believes she’s not guilty by reason of insanity - the other disagrees.

MPs celebrate Maori Language Week by arguing … in te reo
Parliament's Nga Ratonga Ao Maori translation team had their work cut out for them this week as the use of te reo Maori in the House surged in tribute to Maori Language Week.

Health Minister confident Dunedin Hospital rebuild is back on track
CPB Contractors will lead the $1.6b project, with measures to ensure deadlines and budgets are met.

SH1 in Auckland closed to northbound traffic after crash
State Highway 1 in Auckland has been closed to northbound traffic following a crash involving two cars and a truck just past the Green Lane East exit.