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Sweeps and special podiums: Inside the 'eye-opening' security behind Modi's NZ visit
Organisers reveal rare details of the meticulous planning and tight security that typically accompanies an overseas trip by an Indian prime minister.

Kiwi motorcross star back on the podium after year-long battle with heart illness
Courtney Duncan has claimed her first podium finish of the season after missing an entire year of competition due to a heart condition.

New Zealand now at risk of missing all its climate targets, Climate Commission warns
And time to get back on track is running out, the Climate Change Commission warns.

Salt Security launches Australian base for AI security
Australian enterprises can now keep AI security data in-country as Salt's Sydney setup meets growing demand for local hosting and compliance.

‘Looks like they're never going to stop’: Ramraiders target much-loved local dairy
The shop was one of two stores targeted on Wednesday morning.

Staff called to HR meeting at news website Stuff
Members of Stuff Digital's live news and commissioning teams have been called into meetings regarding proposed changes.

Apple to launch 'Upgrade' device leasing program to spur sales, Bloomberg News reports

Google Is Building an AI Chip Just for Gemini—And Investors Already Moved On It

Apple teams up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for iPhones, iPads, and Macs

Morgan Stanley Projects the Space Economy Could Reach $1 Trillion in the Coming Decades. 3 Companies Positioned to Benefit.

IBM upgrades Bob with multi-agent tools & analytics
Growing pressure on software teams to govern AI output and costs has prompted IBM to add multi-agent tools and analytics to Bob.

Senior Comanchero jailed for nine years over wholesale meth ring
A senior gang member who supplied at least a kilogram of methamphetamine using an encrypted device has been jailed.

Coroner’s warning after ‘bunny hopping’ campervan killed Bay of Plenty man
Kenneth Charles Cotter died four days after he was crushed by his campervan in a tragic accident at his daughter’s Kawerau home.

Highlanders sign former Crusaders hooker after previous snub
Ioane Moananu has finally been given an opportunity by another New Zealand Super Rugby franchise.

Carmel Sepuloni accuses government of blaming council for cost-of-living pressures
It comes as inflation rises to its highest level in more than two years.

Thousands of MBIE workers stop work over pay offers 'well below' inflation
Negotiations are underway for more than 10,000 public servants, including staff at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

How a Hisense MiniLED TV can upgrade your living room
TVs have come a long way in the last few years. MiniLED sets are slimmer, brighter, boast impressive features and also have the ability to double as monitors for all your gaming needs. If you’re looking for a new TV that can fit in with all the demands of modern...

False fire alarm sees Auckland's Waitemata Station closed
Passengers were left waiting on trains while the building was evacuated.

Britomart train station reopens to commuters following evacuation
Fire and Emergency New Zealand confirmed to Stuff an alarm had been activated at the station.

Floor set for milk prices
Prices appear to have stabilised at the Global Dairy Trade auction, stopping the previous slide.

Man died fearing cancer never saw result showing tests were clear
The coroner has recommended doctors adopt a default position of telling patients clinically relevant test results – including reassuring ones – after an inquiry into the death of a Canterbury man.

Kids do feel the cold, so why won’t they wear jumpers?
It's not that kids don't feel cold at all, but they may have a quite different experience from an adult standing in the same air.

Google has new Gemini models, but the one everyone wants isn’t here
Google just unleashed three new versions of its speedy and efficient Gemini Flash models, including an all-round workhorse and a model geared toward cybersecurity. But the arrival of the new Flash models also highlights what’s missing from the lineup: a new “Pro” model. Both Gemini 3.6 Flash and Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite...