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Exclusive: ClickHouse CTO Alexey Milovidov on AI and analytics
ClickHouse’s open-source database powers real-time, high-scale analytics for AI-driven businesses, reshaping how enterprises harness data instantly and interactively.

All Blacks squad for end-of-year tour named
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is naming a 36-man squad for the end of year tour.

Auckland Boys' Choir is battling for survival
Established over half a century ago, The Auckland Boy's Choir has seen a drop in numbers post Covid, and its future is uncertain.

More than 21,000 secondary school teachers to strike this week
The partial strikes start Tuesday - in what the PPTA call “home action,” meaning that teachers will refuse to teach certain year levels on certain days.

Two teens, a night in the hills, and a deadly mix of alcohol and inexperience
Two young women who’d been drinking died after the ute they were in rolled nearly a 100m down steep bank, a coroner has ruled.

Police reverse former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's gun vetting changes
The former Deputy Police Commissioner orderer the changes after a complaint from an acquaintance.

‘Pretty special’: Hannah Berry in best finish by a Kiwi woman at Ironman world championships in 32 years
Kiwi triathlete’s 8:46:25 effort marks the best finish by a New Zealand woman since the great Erin Baker 1993.

Well-known figure charged with indecent assault from three decades ago
Court documents allege the indecent assault happened in 1995.

Precinct Properties seeks $310m to pay debt, progress pipeline
Precinct Properties has announced a $310 million equity raise.

NZ's Williamson to miss T20 series against England
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will miss this month's T20 series against England but captain Mitchell Santner is back following injury.

Three players, 57 goals - who is the best striker?
BBC Sport looks at the goalscoring exploits of Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, who are all averaging more than a goal a game.

Conjoined twins medevaced from rural Morobe in Papua New Guinea
A rare case of conjoined twins was delivered at Braun Memorial Hospital in Finschhafen two days ago.

Scott Robertson keeps All Blacks squad steady for end of year tour
The All Blacks open their tour with a test against Ireland in Chicago, a rematch of their famous 2016 defeat.

Woody Allen 'extremely distraught' following death of Diane Keaton
Film director Woody Allen is reportedly “extremely distraught” following the death of ex-girlfriend Diane Keaton.

Police reverse McSkimming's gun vetting changes
The former Deputy Police Commissioner ordered the changes after a complaint from an acquaintance.

Weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms in parts, while Hawkes Bay heads for heat in high 20s
As western and central areas get downpours and possibly hail, the east will be back up to 27 degrees.

Sophie Barker confirmed as Dunedin's next mayor
Preliminary results showed Barker ahead by more than 700 votes, incumbent Jules Radich lost his bid for a second term.

History made as Kiwi mountain biker wins world series title
A runner-up finish was more than enough for the Taupo rider to secure the overall title in the 10th and final round of the world series.

Littler demolishes Humphries to win World Grand Prix
World champion Luke Littler clinically defeats world number one Luke Humphries 6-1 to win his first World Grand Prix title.

How can Scotland qualify for 2026 World Cup?
Scotland will finish either first or second in their World Cup qualification group. But how do they reach the finals?