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Asus ROG marks 20 years with anniversary product range
The launch broadens ROG beyond PC parts, with limited-edition gear, a board game and a new lifestyle push for gamers and collectors.

AI-generated imagery part of boom in online child exploitation
Reports of online child sexual exploitation and abuse have increased by nearly a third within a year.

Paging error sees 6500 texts sent to volunteer firefighters about old emergencies
The error saw some volunteer firefighters turn out to non-existent calls.

Post-natal stay announcement 'incorrectly characterised', Christopher Luxon says
A social media post stated all mothers would be entitled to three-night postnatal hospital stay from now on, but Christopher Luxon says this is incorrect.

Crusaders vs Blues tickets sell out in 20 minutes
The Crusaders will take on the Blues in front of another full house at One NZ Stadium.

Crash closes Waikato forest road
One person was injured and motorists are being urged to expect delays.

Digital-first provider moves to acquire ‘100-year Kiwi-owned healthcare business’
Proposed deal would add 65 medical centres to Tend’s network, backed by increased investment from iwi shareholders.

New Zealand's Definitions of Woman and Man Bill and how the public can give submissions
Explainer - A new bill would define gender in New Zealand law, and there's a month to make public submissions on it. Here's how.

How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

Meet the new Rafa planning to conquer Roland Garros
A year ago, 19-year-old Rafael Jodar was ranked 707th in the world. Now he is three wins away from emulating Rafael Nadal at the French Open.

Arsenal eye Kroupi & Rogers - and a new Arteta deal
After their long-awaited Premier League title triumph, senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel assesses Arsenal's to-do list for this summer.

Blake Lively seeks legal fees, damages from Justin Baldoni
It follows a settlement that was reached last month in their years-long legal battle.

Hawaii consortium emerges as potential saviour for Moana Pasifika
A Hawaii-based group, led by a Los Angeles tech millionaire, is exploring a rescue package.

Clean Core and governed AI enable SAP success
Australian firms can avoid costly upgrade pain and AI risks by pairing Clean Core with governed data and trusted partners.

The man behind the Tim Payne phenomenon is flying in to watch viral All Whites player
Valen Scarsini is heading to Florida, hoping to meet the defender in person, while All Whites coach Darren Bazeley says the player is staying grounded.

Party’s former leader to stand for NZ First in this year’s election
Elliot Ikilei, the former leader of the New Conservative Party, will stand as a candidate in this year’s election for NZ First.

Zoom launches AI productivity suite for meeting work
The new suite aims to cut post-meeting admin for consultants and small teams by converting calls and chats into files in minutes.

Lifeline highway closes as heavy rain heads east after 700mm downpour, floods
The gorge's closure comes as hundreds of mourners gather for the tangi of respected rangatira Ta Hirini Moko Mead.

Injured dirt bike rider leaves hospital as police continue inquiries
The rider was injured on the same night that another Northland rider died after being knocked off his motorcycle.

'Soldier' Joshua standing strong for friends' parents
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is preparing for his next fight but says his priorty remains on standing strong for the parents of the close friends who died in a car accident.

Will Sabalenka and Osaka open door for women's night sessions?
It may only have lasted 87 minutes, but Aryna Sabalenka's match against Naomi brought an X-factor to a very rare French Open women's night-session match.