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Microsoft cuts off some services used by Israeli military unit
The tech giant said its products were not intended to be used for mass surveillance of civilians.

‘I felt a big hole’: All Black’s remarkable return from ultimate battle scar
Patrick Tuipulotu’s knack of rapid recoveries was evident again with almost no blemish from the gruesome dent to his forehead he suffered last month.

Deliberations continue in Loafers Lodge trial with 10-person jury
Another juror has been discharged this morning due to illness.

Snow falling in parts of the South Island
Road warnings are in place at several alpine passes throughout the South Island on Friday.

Teaching Council investigated over management of procurement and conflicts of interest
Minister of Education Erica Stanford asked for an independent investigation after receiving a complaint.

The city where some tenants are knocking close to $100 off their weekly rent
Property experts say it's a stark contrast to a couple of years ago, when the market was a "little bit crazy the other way," with rents rising every year.

‘House shook from thunder’, Greymouth local wakes with a bang as wild weather makes its way up the country
Dean French had just woken up around 5.40am on Friday when he saw a flash of lightning.

Majority back government intervention in power prices - poll
Residents are increasingly concerned about their power bills, with 55% saying their bill is a growing concern.

'History will not judge us by our words' - Pacific leaders' climate call at UNGA
Nauru's president said climate change is more than an environmental crisis - it is a direct threat to the peace, security and survival of the Pacific region.

Migrant bus drivers need to attain post-graduate level English for residency
Immigration New Zealand counters claim the language threshold is too high for the industry the drivers are working in.

Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay
Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.

David Seymour calls for law pause in ‘Republic of ECan’
David Seymour visited Mid Canterbury “for a reality check”, which included meeting frustrated farmers.

Delibrations continue in Loafers Lodge trial with 10-person jury
Another juror has been discharged this morning due to illness.

SH1 north of Christchurch reopens after truck crash
The state highway has reopened after a truck was removed.

ChatGPT Pulse delivers morning updates based on your chat history
New mobile chatbot feature analyzes conversations overnight.

Kiwis will pay more for butter and milk, but demand for Fonterra products ‘positive’, minister says
Nicola Willis says that’s because it “creates the very jobs and incomes that people need in order to be able to address the cost of living”.

Spending a penny: Uproar over LA plan for $1 mn toilet

Binance and Bybit CEOs Meet With Vietnam’s Deputy PM For Expansion Plans

Israeli FM Sa'ar criticizes Abbas' UN address: 'Israel will not be decieved again'

When Gas Supplies Ran Low, Some French Drivers Turned To Coal-Powered Cars

Bereaved siblings of fallen soldiers express lack of gov't support to Knesset panel

Construction on Auckland's Bledisloe North wharf begins
The wharf will have capacity for large cruise ships and containers, and is part of the Port of Auckland expansion project given consent under Fast-track legislation.

Watch: Mystery deepens after man’s body is found on roadside in Canterbury
Although the man’s death is not believed to be suspicious, his identity remains a mystery despite extensive police searches and public appeals for information.

No licence, no job: Drop off in people learning to drive manual cars
With the numbers of people learning to drive manual cars steadily declining, what will that mean for industries that still rely on them?

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky says he will step down once war with Russia ends
[picture id="4K2PC2Q_AFP__20250813__69FZ7GR__v1__HighRes__GermanyUsEuUkraineRussiaPoliticsDiplomacyConfli_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he would be ready to step down as the country's leader once the war ...