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Google adds AI.AGG for BigQuery natural-language SQL
Analysts can now summarise millions of unstructured rows in BigQuery SQL, as Google's new preview function flags patterns in text and images.

Business confidence rises as Middle East worries ease
ANZ's survey shows confidence climbing sharply, firms expecting higher profits and inflation to ease.

Bougainville volcano ups gears, as Titan Ridge submarine volcano cools off
Explosive activity has picked up in recent days at Bougainville's Mt Bagana volcano.

HPE extends supercomputing software to ProLiant servers
It could simplify mixed HPC and AI estates, as pre-validated software now runs on ProLiant servers and shared systems gain tighter tenancy controls.

Pay your $57,000 debt now, employer told - after it proposed a payment plan that would take over 50 years
An employer who attempted to pay a $57,000 employment authority debt at just $20 a week has been ordered to pay the full amount within 28 days.

Russian strike kills woman in Kharkiv as both sides report casualties

A rare explosion seriously injures 3 in Monaco as the suspect flees into France

Gore council's 'storm in a teacup' over councillor's 'gay' slur complaint over
Councillors won't take further action against Donna Bruce, with some saying the probe into her "gay" comment about a staff presentation was a "storm in a teacup".

Up to 20,000 school lunches wasted daily, nearly half fail nutrition standards
Just over 50% of lunches in the government’s free school lunch programme met nutritional standards in 2025, while up to 20,000 are being returned, uneaten, every day, according to a new Audit Office report.

McCullum & Key should go in 'complete clearout' - Vaughan
Former captain Michael Vaughan says England coach Brendon McCullum and Rob Key should resign as part of a "complete clear-out" following the retirement of Ben Stokes.

NZ sends condolences to victims of Venezuela quakes
The statement received unanimous support across Parliament today.

What companies are getting right about AI in 2026 but why there is still some way to go
Most enterprises still struggle to turn AI pilots into profit, with just 23 per cent able to link initiatives to higher revenue or lower costs.

Fiji election field grows to 10 registered political parties, widest voter choice since 2014
Ten is the most number of political parties since the first election was held under the new 2013 Constitution in 2014.

New editor of The Post Matthew Hooton asks court to throw out Don Brash defamation case
The Court of Appeal has heard arguments from Don Brash and the new editor of The Post, Matthew Hooton, regarding whether Brash’s defamation case should proceed to trial.

One critical after two-car crash blocks Canterbury road
One person is in a critical condition after a two-car crash in Rangiora on Tuesday afternoon.

Christchurch child sex offender jailed for 13-and-a-half years
A Christchurch man previously convicted of child exploitation offences has been sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison after admitting dozens of charges involving child sexual abuse material and sexual offending against children.

Fact Check: Video Of 'Laser Beams' Falsely Linked To Venezuela Earthquakes Was Published On TikTok Months Before The Quake

DroneShield warns airports lack counter-drone plans
Seven in 10 respondents reported detection gaps, as a survey found many airports and operators still lack a formal counter-drone plan.

Auditor-General issues warning over government's school lunch scheme
Alarm bells are ringing over the coalition's school lunch programme, with the Auditor-General warning the government has not been able to clearly show the scheme is delivering its aims.

Watch: Liam Lawson's audacious double-overtake ignored by broadcasters
The Kiwi driver pulled off a double overtake that was one of the best moves of the Austrian GP, but it went unseen on the international broadcast feed.

Germany beaten on penalties as Paraguay reach last 16
Four-time winners Germany are knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.