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Leroy Carter ruled out of Nations Championship after hip-drop tackle forces ankle surgery
All Blacks outside back Leroy Carter has had surgery on an ankle injury after being hip drop tackled during the side’s 50-19 Bledisloe Cup win over the Wallabies at Eden Park on October 10.

Chris Hipkins challenges Christopher Luxon to debate on health
The Labour leader says New Zealanders deserve "straight answers about the state of their health system".

Large vegetation fire which sent smoke billowing across Auckland's Upper Harbour Motorway under control
At its peak, eight fire crews responded to the scene in Auckland's Whenuapai.

Hipkins challenges Christopher Luxon to debate on health
The Labour leader says New Zealanders deserve "straight answers about the state of their health system".

Police use of external AI systems raises 'high risks' of data breaches - expert
It is "absolutely unacceptable" that police were taking data home and loading it up into open source systems, says Kathryn Dalziel.

SanDisk named exclusive storage partner for Meta VR Glasses
Users will get official expansion options for Meta VR Glasses when SanDisk's microSD Express cards and USB-C drives arrive in spring 2027.

Fancy a self-cleaning house? Let a high-end robot step in
Giving time-poor Australians back hours in their day, robot vacuums, window cleaners, lawn mowers and pool cleaners are laying the foundation for self-maintaining homes.

Supermarket run led to unprovoked murder, court told
Four teens have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Kyle Whorrall, who was fatally injured at an Auckland bus stop in April 2025.

As it happened: Election campaign, 24 October
Leader Christopher Luxon released his party’s ’Plan for Parents’ policy in Auckland today.

Advisory issued as smoke billows across northwest Auckland from bush area
A fire has broken out in Whenuapai, northwest Auckland, sending plumes of smoke into the air.

Australia & NZ lag on deep AI integration, CPA says
Only 11 per cent of businesses in Australia and New Zealand have deeply embedded AI, leaving the two markets bottom of a regional survey.

Gloriavale School board defends response to allegation of historical sexual assault
A judicial review is underway to decide the future of the West Coast Christian community's school.

Vercel AI spending soars as customers switch models
Costs per token have dropped 47% since December even as businesses route far more AI traffic through Vercel's gateway and switch providers more often.

‘Turn this off right now’ mobile DJ told after impromptu Olivia Dean after party
A high-vis vest and confidence can get you places, but could a mobile DJ set up an impromptu Olivia Dean after party? No, it turns out.

Intoxicated lawyer censured after appearing drunk in court
A lawyer who showed up late, dishevelled, and unsteady to a court list has been formally censured and placed under strict supervision.

Could this be the new home of Rhythm and Vines?
The festival will say goodbye to Gisborne's Waiohika Estate this year and organisers confirm they are eyeing up a spot in Tamahere.

Kyle Whorrall trial: Supermarket run led to unprovoked murder, court told
Four teens have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Kyle Whorrall, who was fatally injured at an Auckland bus stop in April 2025.

Why Elon Musk’s new Roadster will fly off the shelves
The sudden prospect of flying cars becoming An Actual Thing sent the internet into overdrive.

Kings of Leon add Auckland Domain show to NZ visit
The band will rock Auckland Domain in February, before heading to Christchurch for Electric Avenue.

Steam and gas plumes rise from Whakaari for six days
GeoNet says steam and gas plumes are rising from Whakaari, the White Island volcano.