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FedEx study sees Asia Pacific semiconductor expansion
Geopolitical risks are prompting chipmakers to spread production across Asia Pacific, with 35% planning expansion into new regional markets.

AFL trade period LIVE: The race for Nick Blakey continues on day five
Follow along as AFL trade period rolls into day five.

Think running a marathon is hard? Try doing it on three-kilogram stilts
Santiago Vergara is attempting to break the most unusual of world records in Sunday’s Melbourne Marathon.

Building resilience into the real-time economy
More of Australia’s economy now depends on digital systems operating in real time.

NZX-listed company to import therapeutic MDMA
MDMA, also known as "molly" or "ecstasy" when used recreationally, can be used in a medical setting to treat PTSD.

Northern Marianas lacks land to host new major US military base, governor says
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands governor says the territory does not have enough land to host a massive new American military base.

Forcepoint & BeyondTrust link identity risk to data
It lets security teams cut off a risky identity's access to sensitive records without disrupting other users or broader systems.

Care home worker awarded $84,000 after being fired by text over visa pay query
Jing Niu was paid $20 an hour in cash at an Auckland rest home before being dismissed for asking to be paid the rate agreed for her work visa.

Polls Apart: What happens when political opposites interview the same politician?
Verity Johnson and Damien Grant bring their opposing world views to a new long-form political interview series on Stuff.

Move over TOP, there’s a new political star on stage: POP
The timing of this theatre production couldn’t be more perfect, and its characters, plot, and gags couldn’t be more scarily topical. Let’s hope life doesn’t imitate art.

Questions for Australia ahead of Durban Test
Australia's team looks far from settled on the eve of their first Test in South Africa since the 2018 sandpaper scandal. Adam Collins and Daniel Brettig preview the game.

The swamp that became an All Black fortress: Why is it so bloody hard to win at Eden Park?
On Saturday, the Wallabies will attempt to beat the All Blacks in Auckland for the first time in 40 years. The problem? New Zealand haven’t lost there, to anyone, since 1994.

New drone digital archaeology uncovers ancient sites in Australia
LiDAR technology used by drone archaeologist Dr Jacob Bongers from the University of Sydney has successfully identified three unrecorded ancient Indigenous shelters.

Pre-COP31: Pacific leaders air frustration over climate finance delays
Pacific Island leaders are expressing frustration over how long they have been discussing climate finance without seeing the results they want and need.

Two hospitalised after car crashes into truck carrying house
Two people have been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a crash in Auckland overnight.

'Should not be available': Calls for political support to axe sugary drinks from schools, ECE centres
Sugary drinks can cause unhealthy weight gain, dental caries, and have negative impacts on concentration, behaviour, and learning, public health organisations say.

Mystery man praised after moving burning car at South Auckland petrol station
Police say the man’s quick actions prevented a much more serious situation at the Bombay petrol station.

Long-serving biosecurity worker loses dismissal claim but wins back pay
The Employment Relations Authority ordered MPI to pay Colin Wood 17 days of wage arrears after placing him on unpaid leave without explanation.

Youth unemployment at 'crisis level' and AI may mean recovery is tough, NZIER says
The emergence of AI and other technological changes have added another layer of uncertainty.