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Oracle extends AI-driven title deal with Red Bull Racing
Oracle renews and deepens its title partnership with Red Bull Racing, putting AI at the heart of F1 strategy ahead of sweeping 2026 rules.

'I don't want to travel anymore': Samoa government urged to reconsider airport fee hike
The Samoan government is being urged to reconsider its airport fee hike.

Polls show increasing concerns about Trump's mental sharpness
Multiple recent polls show a majority of Americans questioning it in one way or another. And even many Republicans seem to have concerns.

Wellington public transport fares set to increase from May
Discounts for off-peak fares on buses and trains will also decrease by 10 percent.

Episode 3, the police called me
A rogue mayor suffers an embarrassing defeat at the hands of an unhappy community.

Wellington council hikes public transport fares, reduces discounts
Off-peak discount reduced as Greater Wellington moves to address $3 million shortfall and rising costs.

Plan to boost teacher training announced by Education
Erica Stanford says a suite of training and peer support initiatives will strengthen the teacher workforce.

India beat Zimbabwe to keep title defence alive
Defending champions India pile on 256-4 as they eliminate Zimbabwe from the T20 World Cup with victory in Chennai.

Afghanistan launches 'retaliatory' attack on Pakistan, Taliban says
Islamabad says it is responding to the 'unprovoked fire' with both sides claiming to have inflicted casualties on the other.

'I'm going to stick at it until I get a home' - rough sleeper numbers rise again
There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn.

Visually impaired Kiwis have lower life expectancy and make less money, research finds
The report by Blind and Low Vision NZ used anonymised data from StatsNZ to compare the experience of people with visual impairments to other groups.

Newly formed Bioeconomy Science Institute to cut 134 jobs
The downsizing comes after several agencies formed to create the Bioeconomy Science Institute.

'Give to Gain' push to turn IWD 2026 into real change
Tech and finance leaders urge IWD 2026's 'Give to Gain' theme to move beyond slogans, driving real structural change for women at work.

Port of Tauranga delivers $70.2 million half-year profit
Higher cargo volumes driven by a rebound in imports have delivered a strong half-year profit for the country's biggest port.

Summerset reports record underlying profit, lower net profit on valuations
Summerset chief executive Scott Scoullar said the company's strategy continued to deliver results, with underlying profit growth, strong sales and the company meeting its build targets.

Teacher, teachers everywhere for primary schools at least, Government announces
New Zealand is expected to have a surplus of 530 primary school teachers this year, which is set to grow to 1,350 by 2028.

Young Dunedin band opening for the Foo Fighters: 'It's insane'
Guitarist Lucy Hughes says her bandmates didn't believe it when she told them. It only sunk in when they saw their name on the official gig announcement.

What is the best wash cycle to use on your washing machine?
From fast to eco, delicate to intense cold - the options your washing machine offers up can feel excessive.

Will The US Attack Iran?
US-Iran talks continue but what will Trump do?

Catherine stresses importance of mothers' mental health during rainy Wales visit
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive to cheers from crowds that had gathered outside despite the rain

Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students
Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union.