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New Zealand businesses ramp up AI & automation push
Pressure to lift margins is pushing New Zealand firms to target AI and automation at energy use, reporting and admin tasks.

‘Ugliest thing in Pt Chev’: Burnt-out, derelict house set to be demolished
A burnt-out house that has been described as an “eyesore” and the “ugliest thing in Pt Chev” is set to be demolished.

One of Russia's biggest oil refineries erupts in flames after Ukrainian strike

SailPoint links Claude Enterprise to identity governance
Security teams gain tighter oversight of staff using AI, as the new connector lets companies govern Claude Enterprise access and agents from one place.

RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson to leave organisation after 13 years
The RNZ Board will recruit for a new chief executive once the new Chair and Board members are confirmed.

Man United star 'shocked and gutted' to be left out of England's World Cup squad
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been left out of England's squad for this year's World Cup.

Why this cricketer might be sport’s greatest 15-year-old
Fearless, breaking T20 records and knocking greats for six: this is the ‘new face of Indian cricket’

Father of 12 drowned after being pulled into treacherous creek current
A fellow whitebaiter watched a wave wash into Paul Thomas Finlay's waders moments before the 78-year-old was sucked into a river current and drowned.

Man strangled partner to death then went outside for a cigarette
Xiaoyan Wang was found dead on the sofa of her Avondale home.

RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson to leave organisation
RNZ chief executive is leaving the organisation after 13 years.

Bunting wins as Humphries avoids Littler semi-final
Stephen Bunting signs off his Premier League campaign in style as he overcomes Luke Humphries 6-3 in Sheffield to claim his second nightly win of the year.

Usyk opponent Verhoeven 'not a normal man' - Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn says novice Rico Verhoeven has a "mountain to climb" against Oleksandr Usyk but described the challenger as "not a normal man".

Southampton's Eckert authorised spying missions
Southampton's spying was authorised by head coach Tonda Eckert and was a "contrived and determined plan from the top down to gain a competitive advantage", an independent disciplinary panel says.

New Zealanders share their thoughts on banning social media for under-16s
We heard from parents, teachers, teenagers and beyond for what should be done about the proposed social media ban

Irish PM: Flotilla video hastens EU mood for action against Israel

After numerous drone incidents, Baltic States want more NATO backing

Brazilian grieving father says justice still missing after Airbus, Air France guilty verdict

Pistorius supports extension of UNIFIL mission in Lebanon

Sam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Alon win Ivor Novello Awards
Lola Young helped to honour Elton John at Thursday's event, which celebrates the craft of songwriting.

Italian protégé upstages Burling and Team NZ with intrigue bubbling as America's Cup returns
Peter Burling’s unveiling as one of Luna Rossa’s skippers for the first regatta was upstaged by a young Italian who might become the hope of his nation.

Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at 41
Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died at 41.

Spontaneous Lotto ticket brings $1.5m win for Whanganui couple
A spontaneous Triple Dip purchase turned into a sleepless night after the couple realised they had won Lotto’s Strike Must Be Won draw.

Askou joins Toulouse - what now for Motherwell?
Jens Berthel Askou leaves Motherwell to become head coach of Toulouse - what now for the Fir Park club?

Hamilton says he has no plans to retire from F1
Lewis Hamilton says he has no thoughts about stopping racing in Formula 1 and insists he will "be here for quite some time".