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‘Why us! We have been robbed’: Cafe shares video of overnight burglary, police investigating
Virginia Lake Cafe in Whanganui was burgled overnight and staff have described it as “very upsetting”.

Cold snap set to welcome start of autumn, get ready for temperatures to plunge
A MetService meteorologist says it has already begun to feel pretty chilly for some, but a second significant cold snap is set to arrive from mid-Sunday.

Defence in Whangarei murder trial closes, arguing Anaru Morunga had an ‘imaginative grip on reality’
Anaru Morunga has been on trial on eight charges, including murder, related to events surrounding the death of his ex-partner, Jasmaine Reihana.

Google quantum-proofs HTTPS by squeezing 2.5kB of data into 64-byte space
Merkle Tree Certificate support is already in Chrome. Soon, it will be everywhere.

Lionel Messi knocked down as fans storm the pitch during Inter Miami game
Football star Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a fan and a security guard at the end of Inter Miami's friendly match in Puerto Rico.

Why don't we get a higher pension? - Ask Susan
NZ Super is proportional to the average wage - but which figure exactly is that based on? Does my employer have to raise their KiwiSaver contribution? How to survive on superannuation? Susan Edmunds answers your money questions.

Akron Zoo plans multi-million dollar expansion featuring giraffes, new tower ride

Afghanistan’s Taliban says open to talks after Pakistan bombs major cities

Renault Twingo I Delivered A Two Decade Championship Run

Lindis Pass reopened after crash leaves one seriously hurt
The closure was from Broken Hutt Road and Old Faithful Road after the single-car crash.

Person seriously injured, another arrested in Auckland's Glen Eden
Police have not shared any details about the nature of the incident.

One person dead in crash in Te Kopuru
Emergency services were called to the scene about 7.15am, and found the person deceased, police said.

Emergency departments adopt AI scribe to cut paperwork burden
Middlemore staff report improved productivity and wellbeing after one month.

Have good taste? It may just get you a job during the AI jobs apocalypse, says Sam Altman

Watch: Rocket Lab blasts off on hypersonic mission for US Department of War
Rocket Lab has launched its latest HASTE rocket from Virginia, deploying a scramjet-powered aircraft in a US hypersonic test mission.

Watch: Black Caps hold back laughter during national anthem snafu
The Black Caps appeared amused by the sped up rendition of God Defend New Zealand.

Man appears in court after Auckland assault leaves two seriously hurt
Two people were hurt and that one was critically injured but is now stable. The other suffered serious injuries.

Singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka dies at 86
Over a career spanning six decades, Sedaka scored three number-one hits in the United States.

Resident Evil is back - can it redefine the survival horror genre once more?
Director Koshi Nakanishi says balancing action and horror within the game has been a huge challenge.

Police respond to incident in south Auckland, operation underway
Authorities were called to Clevedon Road, Papakura, at 11.20am.

Luxury Travel Guide to Florence Italy: Be Inspired to Explore The Charm of the Renaissance City

Auckland community leader tired of telling governments how to combat youth offending
A new Ministry of Justice report has shown that Pacific youngsters before the Youth Court are more likely to be remanded into custody than others.

Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86
A skilled pianist nominated for five Grammy awards, Sedaka wrote hits through the 1950's and 60's.

Red alert issued for Vanuatu province as Cyclone Urmil passes nearby
Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office has issued a red alert for TAFEA province as a tropical cyclone hovers near the province.