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Anthropic’s new AI tool sends shudders through software stocks

Amazon to report Q4 earnings with capex, AI growth in focus

Apple Beats Tech Stocks by Most in a Year as It Avoids AI Panic

Musk vows to put data centers in space and run them on solar power but experts have their doubts

New PC storage shopping site only cares about price per gigabyte
If you buy storage like the way you buy bottled water — by getting the most for your money regardless of brand — a new site called BuyPerUnit.com might be worth watching. Established by former Microsoft and Docusign exec Jon Levesque, the origin of BuyPerUnit came when he was trying...

Inland Revenue standing improves but frustrations persist
Inconsistencies, inflexibility and inexperienced staff continue to be an irritation for tax accountants, a new survey shows.

Auckland karaoke bar with chequered history sacks staff, withdraws booze application mid-hearing
When the meeting commenced, the bar operator informed the committee that he’d fired staff, adding he was serious about bringing change to the business.

Watch: Bright flash in the night as suspected meteor ‘lights up the entire sky’ over North Island
People in the Far North, Auckland and even Waikato reported seeing the bright flash of light.

Dashr unveils Open Banking dashboard for Kiwis’ cash
New Zealand startup Dashr has launched an Open Banking-based dashboard letting households see all their cash and investments in one place.

Avast launches Deepfake Guard & expands Scam Guardian
Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and takes Scam Guardian global on mobile in a push to combat rising video-led fraud.

Washington Post cuts a third of its staff in a blow to a legendary news brand
The Washington Post had laid off one-third of its staff, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage in a widespread purge that represented a brutal blow to journalism and one of its most legendary brands.

‘Catastrophic failure’ of wastewater plant causing ‘disaster’ is ‘just incredibly disappointing’, mayor says
The “catastrophic failure” of the Moa Point wastewater plant is a “big deal” for Wellington, Mayor Andrew Little says.

Memory company stocks are seeing 1,000% gains from the AI boom

Indigenous and Pacific leaders unite at Waitangi with shared messages on ocean conservation
Waitangi Day commemorations have become a gathering point for Indigenous ocean leadership from across the Pacific.

Schools, Education Ministry at odds over what counts as an official school day
The ministry says schools now have to add extra days to the end of the school year to make up for welcoming new students a day or two before other students return to class.

Ashburton council faces $20m bill for new bridge road
It is expected to cost $20 million for under 2km of new road to connect to Ashburton’s long-awaited second bridge.

How to win a council seat with $58
Marlborough councillor Cyril Dawson’s largest campaign expense last year was printing and laminating signs with his face on them.

Just get them out’: Northland dad’s dive saves family of four from drowning
Haruru resident Aaron Stott was at Kai Iwi Lakes earlier this month with his wife and three of their children when another family began struggling in the water.

This Intel mini PC with 16GB RAM is on sale: $413 (46% off)
If you’re fed up with laptops and desktop PCs that are overly pricey for the performance, then mini PCs are just what the tech doctor ordered for you. Mini PCs are the Goldilocks of home computing: the price, power, and size are all “just right” for anyone working out of...

Jigsaw puzzle racing winners crowned at Masters Games
Jigsaw puzzle racing was a new addition at the last Masters Games in Dunedin and it sold out within a day when it returned this year.

TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide
TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand’s growing digital divide in 2026.

Bill Gates denies 'false' accusations after being named in new Jeffrey Epstein files
The documents appear to show draft messages in Epstein's email account alleging that Gates had used him to organise trysts with women and contracted a sexually transmitted infection.