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Farmer finds fully clothed skeleton while cutting trees on SH3 Waikato
An Otorohanga farmer was shocked when she and a group of weed controllers stumbled across a human skeleton.

Astana to host major European travel forum amid rising tourist arrivals

In maps: Seven days of strikes across the Middle East

Heating oil costs 'worrying' for rural residents

Stop deleting your games. Just buy an external SSD
Running low on space? It happens a lot, especially among gamers who play a lot of triple-A games. You could delete some stuff to free it up… or upgrade your PC storage… but the problem is, what if your laptop or desktop doesn’t really allow for it? Or make it...

Israel, US intensify attacks on Iran as war hits 7th day
Meanwhile, Iran is making plans to introduce a new supreme leader.

NRL round one - New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters
Five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita had two of his team's seven tries in a comprehensive victory.

Phoenix strike first but can’t hold on in Adelaide stalemate
Time is running out for the Phoenix to mount a late push for the top six.

Renowned New Zealand artist Philip Trusttum dies aged 85
Multiple leading galleries have paid tribute to the late expressionist artist.

Farmer finds fully clothed skeleton while cutting trees on SH3 Waikato
Police are investigating the remains in an area around SH3 between Otorohanga and Te Awamutu.

TestGorilla unveils AI fluency tests to reshape hiring
TestGorilla rolls out AI fluency tests and simulations to help employers measure AI readiness as skills overtake experience in hiring.

Chiefs subdue Moana Pasifika in Hamilton
Moana Pasifika have lost to the Chiefs by an average margin of 41 points, including an 85-7 defeat last year.

SoftBank Seeks Record Loan of Up to $40 Billion for OpenAI Stake

Structural stress rises for sysadmins in hybrid IT era
Hybrid IT sprawl is driving “structural stress” for sysadmins as security risks rise, responsibilities grow and control over tools shrinks.

“Technology is our superpower”—Africa and India take seat at top table as AI revolution spreads

BBC says broadcast of racial slur at Baftas was 'genuine mistake'
Director general Tim Davie also says the BBC is looking into why the ceremony remained on iPlayer.

The narrow corridor planes are being pushed through to avoid the Middle East just got even narrower

What to look for in a CRT monitor: The ultimate guide for retro gamers
CRT monitors have surged back to relevance on a wave of nostalgia, driven by the exploding popularity of retro gaming. Unfortunately, most of the reviews, specification sheets, and comparison data that once existed has vanished from the Internet, making it difficult to know what you should look for while scanning...

Hurricanes v Waratahs - Super Rugby Pacific
Most of the Canes' points came in the second half - as they had only been leading 17-12 heading into halftime.

Inspiring women: key lessons from my mentors
On International Women's Day, a tech leader shares lessons from female mentors on assertiveness, authenticity and mastering the detail.

Tuilaepa steps down from Lakapi Samoa
Lakapi Samoa president Namulauulu Sami Leota will serve as interim chairman.

Alkira Connect partner programme targets AI-led growth
Alkira launches Connect partner programme to drive AI-native network services growth, prioritising recurring services over one-off resale.

5 ways women in tech can negotiate a pay rise
Women in tech are still paid less and promoted slower; here are five strategic steps to negotiate the rise your impact deserves.

Halasima scores with first touch as Warriors hammer Roosters in NRL opener
The electric young talent had to wait 45 minutes to enter the match on Friday night. He made an immediate impact when he did.

Person in distress picked up in the water by Auckland ferry
Ferry’s skipper and crew rescues person in distress near Northcote Point.

Cato unveils Dynamic Prevention engine for SASE security
Cato launches Dynamic Prevention, a SASE-native engine that auto-detects multi-stage attacks by correlating months of security telemetry.