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Bioenergy sector hopeful green energy demand will fire up wood-to-power supply chain
Woody biomass from forestry or wood processing can be turned into bioenergy, as alternatives to LPG gas or coal, for example.

‘Hardest decision of my life’: F1 star’s beloved dog dies after health battle
Roscoe's death prompted a flurry of condolences from across the F1 world.

World Cup-winning cricketer retires after heroic final act
Walking out to bat with his arm in a sling in a courageous, last-ditch attempt to win a test match for England proved to be the final act of Chris Woakes’ international career.

Burglars smash car into Orewa business before setting it on fire, police say
The offenders allegedly used a vehicle to break in before they then set fire to the premises.

AI is transforming how software engineers do their jobs. Just don't call it 'vibe-coding'

Comprehensive review launched into Firearms Safety Authority after workplace concerns
A comprehensive review of Firearms Safety Authority has begun following concerns over its workplace culture, including intimate relationships as well as financial practices.

Universities give up using software to detect AI in students' work
They the technology isn't conclusive enough to accuse students of cheating and there are other ways of finding the likely use of AI.

Changing the future for organised crime
The final report from the Ministerial Advisory Group on Organised Crime is delivered today, and it makes for frightening reading.

Baseus Security S1 Lite review: Solar powered, subscription-free
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Integrated solar panel Local microSD storage up to 512GB Quick, wire-free setup Cons Limited to two activity zones No advanced AI features (e.g., vehicle/pet/face recognition) Local-only storage means no offsite backup if the camera is stolen or damaged Our Verdict If you want a straightforward, subscription-free solar cam for home monitoring,...

Health authorities ramp up response to measles in Northland and Queenstown
Four cases were identified in Northland over the weekend, and Health NZ announced on Monday that a separate measles case had been identified in Queenstown.

Watch: Future Wallabies run riot to score 81 points against New Zealand
The Wallabies may have lost the chance to win the Bledisloe Cup on Saturday, but the Australian Under-18s have provided some hope for their future, handing New Zealand Schools their biggest defeat.

‘Proven leader’ Joseph gets All Blacks XV job
New Zealand Rugby shows that the Highlanders mentor remains firmly in their thinking as a potential All Blacks coach.

Algorand Foundation Names Former Ripple Engineer Nikolaos Bougalis CTO

PG&E unveils $73 billion spending plan to meet surging data-center energy demand

Nearly 90% of BCG employees are using AI — and it's reshaping how they're evaluated

Prologis exec explains why the company has an edge in the red-hot data center space

Overcapacity emergency departments flooded by record number of patients this winter
Middlemore and Wellington have been among the hardest hit this winter.

Trump renews threat to impose 100% tariffs on non-US made movies
The president believes the American film-making industry has been "stolen" by other countries.

Do you really need a whole body deodorant?
Are they necessary, or just the latest trend in our obsession with skincare?

Southern Cross posts $56.9 million deficit for year ended June
The Southern Cross Health Society continues to make record returns to members, though insurance premiums will rise as costs have left the society's insurance business in the red.