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Body found in search for Philip Sutton, missing since Wellington storm
Philip Sutton disappeared when floodwaters surged through a South Karori Road home.

Dropbox adds new ChatGPT apps for files and work
Dropbox brings file access, workplace search and diary management into ChatGPT as it looks to cut app switching for office workers.

Diesel stocks hit new low, but in-country stocks remain strong
Diesel stocks have dropped to their lowest level since the Strait of Hormuz closed and public tracking began.

‘They’re the guys that put Jacinda Ardern in power’: Christopher Luxon bites back at Winston Peters
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a leadership vote during an extraordinary day in Parliament on Tuesday.

Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge
Defence contractors urged to pair generative AI with deterministic software as regulated bids face compliance, audit and security risks.

Fuel stock still stable despite another fall, government says
New Zealand's fuel stocks have dipped across the board according to the latest update, but the government says levels are stable and sufficient.

Kia Ora New Zealand: Microsoft AI Tour delivers a dose of He Tangata
Microsoft steps up New Zealand AI push with 200,000 more people to be trained as chief technology officer Sarah Carney says the real challenge is winning trust.

SH6 south of Murchison closed for hours after truck crash
The truck is blocking both lanes of the highway and there is no nearby alternative route, NZ Transport Agency says.

Coalition spat deepens as Christopher Luxon fires back at Winston Peters
The prime minister has accused the NZ First leader of "scaremongering" after critcism over National's leadership vote.

Dead cow washes up on Wellington beach after rough weather
A Wellington beachgoer stumbled upon a dead cow washed ashore at Island Bay, likely carried in by recent rough weather.

Northern Marianas seeks 'major disaster' declaration after Typhoon Sinlaku devastation
The Northern Mariana Islands is appealing to US President Trump to declare a "major disaster" following Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastation.

Sorry coeliacs, no more peanut M&Ms for you
The candy-covered chocolates have updated their list of ingredients and allergens this month.

F1 stars facing massive fines after Italian authorities launch tax probe
If drivers are found to have unpaid tax exceeding €50,000, they face criminal prosecution.

Greens unveil party list ranking to contest election as polls suggest MPs at risk
Recent polls suggest sitting MPs could be at risk of not making it back to Parliament

CrowdStrike names JAPAC channel partner award winners
CrowdStrike honours JAPAC channel partners in Vietnam, with Sekuro, The Missing Link, AWS Japan and others recognised across services-led security roles.

'His life mattered': Family of man who died in Fiji military custody says he begged for his life
Jone Vakarisi was heard screaming and begging before he was "brutalised to death" in Fiji military custody last week, according to his sister.

Peters says Luxon didn't warn him about leadership vote, Mooney denies leaking
A National MP is lodging a complaint about being accused of leaking, while bickering breaks out between the finance minister and the NZ First's leader.

Elderly lion set to be put down, five months after being saved from euthanasia
Twenty-year-old Abdullah was one of seven cats at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary in Whangarei that were set to be euthanised.

Should public holidays should be Mondayised or not? Here’s why you might be confused about Anzac Day
Saturday is Anzac Day this year but Monday is a public holiday too.

‘No stone unturned’: Foul play not ruled out in search for missing mother
Rowena Walker, 39, was last seen on CCTV footage in August last year.

Taking care of your pets within the budget
Companion animals can offer us comfort and joy, but what can do for them in a cost of living crisis?