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Fine Tuesday before 53-hour heavy rain watch kicks in
A Heavy Rain Watch is in place for 53 hours from 10am Wednesday through to 3pm Friday, with periods of heavy rain that may approach warning criteria.

Marianas war games plan draws fire as US military cites readiness
Residents of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota are pushing back against the US military's plan to expand warfighting exercises in the Northern Marianas.

Amazon Is Planning a Smartphone Launch. Should You Buy AMZN Stock First?

US needs more energy development to power AI, Google president says

Elon Musk's Terafab is here: What it is, and why it's important for Tesla and SpaceX

Road rage of a different kind: How cranes and trucks are feeling jammed up
Angry truckers have banded together with bus, crane and even combine harvester operators to hit out over rules they say make it too hard to get bigger, more efficient vehicles on the road.

He aha ta tenei kawanatanga whakakotahi i waiho ai ki muri, he whenua e kaha ake ana te pangia?
Christopher Luxon, Winston Peters, David Seymour – he aha tau i mahue ai mo Aotearoa?

How rising costs are reshaping New Zealand's regional air links
Explainer - Westport is the latest town at risk of losing its only air connection and it may not be the last.

Will you get a solar rebate from your power company?
Electricity networks around the country will soon provide rebates for power exported during peak periods - but not every power company will pass those on to consumers directly.

'Abysmal, unfair' - NZ Brits say they count for less than EU migrants
It follows a revelation that EU nationals granted British citizenship post-Brexit under the Settled Scheme could get permanent exemptions from needing UK passports to travel there.

Banks are paying customers to stay
One bank has offered cash payments equal to 1.5 percent of loan amounts to new home loan borrowers.

Eli Katoa may never play again
Tongan rugby league player Eliesa Katoa may never play the game again, according to Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy.

Significant victories for pro-France parties in French Polynesia, New Caledonia municipal elections
French Polynesia and New Caledonia have maintained support for pro-France parties in the key cities of Nouméa and Papeete after the second round of the French municipal elections.

AI may boost euro area productivity growth by 4% in 10 years, ECB says

How to maximise your fuel efficiency when driving
Explainer - Pain at the pump is rising, but you still need to drive. How can you get the most out of your petrol tank?

‘May not be popular’: England decide on Brendon McCullum’s future after Ashes humbling
England have completed their review of a wretched campaign, mired by poor preparation, player misbehaviour and selection mistakes.

What did this coalition leave behind, a country feeling worse off?
Christopher Luxon, Winston Peters, David Seymour – what did you leave behind for Aotearoa?

Waihi Estuary has original name Te Heriheri restored as part of wetland project
An iwi-led project in Bay of Plenty hopes to restore the health of the entire wetland ecosystem.

The most viewed photo in history turns 30 - how Bill Gates was involved
Bill Gates and Microsoft set a computer desktop background that would become the most-viewed shot in the world.

Employers offering transport perks warned of tax rules
The price of 91 is now more than $3.30 a litre on average across the country, and forecast to rise further.

School attendance services warn rising fuel prices likely to drive up truancy
Transport is "massive" for Northland with some children having to travel 30km to the nearest school, an attendance service provider warns.

LG’s new 1Hz display is the secret behind a new laptop’s battery life
Traditionally, a laptop’s battery life tends to be governed not by the microprocessor inside it, but by the display that you’re staring at for hours on end. That’s why a new “Oxide 1Hz” display technology from LG Display is so interesting. As a component maker, LG will ship the panel to...