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AI agents meet stablecoins…when money gets interesting!
Galaxy Digital's CEO predicts AI agents will soon be the biggest users of stablecoins, merging smart finance with instant digital payments in everyday life.

Earnslaw back sailing after 'nerve-wracking' engine overhaul
The vintage steamship is resuming regular sailings from Queenstown to Walter Peak after the complex five-month job.

Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats
Microsoft launches a unified AI-driven security platform, integrating tools like Sentinel and Security Copilot to enhance cyber threat response in organisations.

Teen girl found in US singer’s car may have been dead ‘for several weeks’
The 15-year-old’s remains were found in the boot of D4vd’s impounded Tesla.

Police operation under way at property off state highway in Northland
A police operation is under way at a property off State Highway 10, near Lake Ohia, in Northland.

Cybersecurity in 2025: Focus where it matters
In 2025, cybersecurity centres on layered data protection, privacy compliance, shadow IT control and responsible AI to safeguard trust and resilience in organisations.

Almost 30 cars damaged in fire at Canvastown property linked to cold case
Fire and Emergency said firefighters were called to a Canvastown property near State Highway 6 at 9.50am.

Flickering fortunes: National's energy plan unlikely to light up polls
Analysis - The recent energy announcement looks unlikely to give National a lift in the deadlocked polls.

Aucklanders asked to weigh in on fortnightly rubbish collection trial
Residents in three suburbs may test fortnightly bin pickups from February, if approved. Feedback opens October 13, and will shape the final decision.

Scoop of the year? A new era dawns for New Zealand’s oldest ice cream shop
After being put up for sale in June, Ice Cream Charlie has new owners ready to stamp their mark on the 122-year-old business.

Survey finds slow adoption of autonomous AI agents in enterprises
Only 15% of IT leaders are adopting fully autonomous AI agents, as concerns over governance and trust slow enterprise deployment, says Gartner survey.

Steve Coogan: 'I don't want to live with Alan but I do like to visit him'
Comedy character Alan Partridge returns to investigate his own mental health and that of the nation.

How Trump's '100 percent tariff' on foreign films might affect New Zealand
Explainer - Donald Trump wants a 100 percent tariff on "foreign movies" made outside the US. What would that do to NZ's film industry?

Name suppression for woman charged after toddler found in bus luggage compartment
The woman charged with ill-treating a young child who was found in a suitcase stowed in a bus luggage compartment has been granted permanent name suppression.

Watch: Jim Beam drinking truckie hits NZ's first ever nine dart leg
Jonny Tata is the type of humble sporting hero Kiwis love and he’s just created an incredible slice of history and booked his spot for the Ally Pally.

Labour asked for energy bipartisanship 41 days before Luxon’s letter
Turns out the Energy Minister received a letter from Labour on August 20 asking to work together on a long-term solution to New Zealand’s dwindling supply of natural gas.

Relief in Chathams as new supply vessel commissioned
The Chatham Island's mayor says a government announcement means the community can now plan for its future.

Body found on Mt Taranaki after person reported missing
Police officers would be in the area on Wednesday, and possibly Thursday, as the body was retrieved.

Timber industry welcomes 10% tariff as a 'bit of relief'
News the US imposed a tariff of 10 percent on imported timber has come as a relief to industry, which expected a higher figure.

Body found in search for missing hunter near Manapouri
A spokesperson for police said the death has been referred to the Coroner.