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Pasifika author's new book creates fantasy character he would have loved to read as a kid
A Samoan-Chinese-Pakeha author says his new fantasy book provides a type of character he didn't have as a 10-year-old in love with reading.

Why Nvidia's result matters for KiwiSaver investors
Nvidia, the world's largest listed company, posted record first-quarter earnings on Thursday of more than NZ$136 billion.

Car driven by 15-year-old hit train in police chase on wet night
Two Christchurch police officers followed two stolen cars at speed in dark and wet conditions against policy, the IPCA said.

Man pleads guilty to theft of Pokémon trading cards
A former worker has pleaded guilty to the theft of an estimated $20,000 of trading cards and food from his former employer.

Aveva unveils AI & data updates across industrial suite
Industrial firms could gain better access to AI-ready data as AVEVA adds integrations, governance tools and web-based controls across its suite.

No evidence to back Luxon's claim Peters mischaracterised view of Iran, PM's office says
The prime minister said the Foreign Minister mischaracterised his view on the Iran war after their dispute made headlines.

'Extremely dangerous': Student dies after injecting prescription drug
It comes after 20-year-old Wynter Horrell died at her Dunedin home in 2021.

Sir Graham Dingle urges wealthy Kiwis to invest in young people's goals
The philanthropist is launching a nationwide fundraising initiative calling on New Zealanders to help close the gap between young people's ambition and the support they need to achieve it.

Riverbed unveils Zero Disruption AI observability tools
The new features aim to help IT teams spot and fix digital workplace glitches before employees are affected, as AI use grows.

Large firms prioritise storage scale & reliability in AI
Most large firms are treating AI storage as a cost and reliability challenge, with 87% prioritising capacity growth and TCO control.

'Chewing it over': Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown mulls buying at-risk Kaitaia mills
Wayne Brown is considering coming to the rescue of Kaitaia's beleaguered timber mills - but in his capacity as a private businessman.

Twenty people arrested after investigation into alleged corruption within several prisons
Corrections officers, reintegration staff and members of the public have been arrested in the operation.

Police officer hit 106kph in 60kph zone during chase before train collision
A 15-year-old car driver escaped injury but left a train driver with a spinal injury after fleeing from police and being hit by a train at a Christchurch railway crossing.

Exports rise by $943 million in April, a 12% increase led by strong US demand for beef
Higher international prices and strong US demand for beef have boosted New Zealand's monthly exports to $8.6 billion.

Prison guards allegedly took cash to smuggle drugs and phones to prisoners
Prison guards allegedly took cash to smuggle drugs and phones to prisoners

Turners profit dips on write-down despite record underlying result
Turners delivered a record financial result across its three core operating divisions.

What’s next for Stephen Colbert after The Late Show?
Colbert is signing off The Late Show this week as CBS ends the iconic late-night TV franchise.

Injury rules Catherine Hall out of ANZ Premiership, Commonwealth Games in doubt
Mystics star defender Catherine Hall has been ruled out of the rest of the ANZ Premiership season due to injury, leaving her Silver Ferns Commonwealth Games prospects in serious doubt.

Tenable launches Hexa AI to automate exposure fixes
Security teams can now automate exposure fixes and reporting as Tenable makes Hexa AI generally available to Tenable One customers.

MAFS UK rape scandal: The human cost of reality TV’s ‘extreme outcomes’
Telegraph: Former cast and crew reveal the ugly tactics used to make bingeworthy shows.