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One NZ marks one year of Starlink-powered texts
One NZ marks a year of Starlink texts with 7m messages sent and 700,000 customers now able to connect beyond standard mobile coverage.

Tech Now
Nick Kwek visits the National Space Industry Hub in Sydney.

Auckland man jailed after record airport seizure of child abuse material
A search uncovered several electronic devices containing objectionable material, including over 15,000 files related to child sexual exploitation.

DTSL appoints Mark Muru as new Group Chief Executive
DTSL names former Datacom leader Mark Muru as Group Chief Executive, as founder Ian McGough shifts to a strategic growth and M&A role.

Iraq welcomes first European flight to Baghdad in 35 years

EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035

GST reductions and festive demand continue to drive Indian vehicle market up

Wellington trains out of action for at least two weeks over summer
KiwiRail says track maintenance and major upgrades will see buses replace trains across most of the network from 26 December until 12 January.

One year after the Vanuatu earthquake, emotional aftershocks continue
With a parade and vigil taking place in Port Vila on Wednesday, people are gathering to reflect on what was lost, what was learned and what still lies ahead.

Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch Dimmer S505D review: Smart lighting for a song
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Matter certified Relatively clean room-facing design Quick onboarding and easy management with the Tapo app Very low-priced Cons Physical installation is a bit more onerous than other devices Requires a neutral wire Some slight hiccups during setup Our Verdict The Tapo S505D smart dimmer is Matter certified, which guarantees compatibility with every major smart home...

'Gratifying', 'epic', 'dull', 'clunky': First reviews of new Avatar movie are all over the place
Depending on which reviews you read, Avatar: Fire and Ash is either a thrilling return to Pandora or a seen-it-all-before dull slog.

What to bring to a barbecue that isn't a boring potato salad
Stuck for ideas of what to bring to a summer get-together? We ask chefs around the country for their favourite ideas.

Richardson declining debate ‘tells you the full story’, Willis says
Richardson says she won’t be “party to a circus or a sideshow designed to distract from fiscal failure”.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 15 - 21
Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Exclusive: EonFibre expands network in New Zealand with DC220 partnership
Aeon Fibre aims to boost growth and digital reach in New Zealand by partnering with Auckland’s 220 Queen Street data centre for high-capacity connectivity.

Satellite images show Russia fortified a port against Ukrainian drone boats. One broke through underwater and exploded.

WATCH: Dashcam Catches Heroic Husband and Wife Disarming Bondi Beach Terrorist Before They Were Killed by Second Gunman

Live: Bondi terror attack gunman wakes from coma
The surviving gunman in the Bondi terror attack has woken from his coma.

Back to the future for Christmas 2025
This year you can gift like it's 1984.

1000 customers each weekday have power disconnected
More than 10,000 households a month have their power disconnected, new data shows.

Black Caps win first IPL contracts as Aussie star goes for record auction price
Cameron Green joins the Kolkata Knight Riders as the most expensive overseas player ever.

Watch: Orcas stun Abel Tasman beachgoers
The two marine mammals were seen swimming close to the shoreline as a crowd follow them along Totaranui Beach.

More than 10,000 children stood-down for physically assaulting other students, teachers last year
Meanwhile, the number of home-schooled children has exceeded 11,000, the highest figure ever recorded.