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Kiwi cyclist makes vile claims on the real reason he punched rival
Kiaan Watts has claimed he retaliated after being spat in the face and then received repulsive threats in the aftermath of the viral incident.

Man wanted after failing to return to prison following compassionate bail
Cain Te-Kahurangi Hanara is believed to be in wider Auckland after failing to return to prison following compassionate bail.

Man charged after major 3D-printed firearms operation uncovered
A 45-year-old man has been charged after police seized working 3D-printed guns and hundreds of firearm parts in Kaiapoi.

First look at PNG Chiefs jersey that NZR didn’t want you to see
Not even a legal fight with New Zealand Rugby could prevent the new NRL club from unveiling a motif they believe will unite a nation.

Whakaari/White Island is erupting; alert level raised
Whakaari/White Island is continuously emitting small amounts of volcanic ash, prompting officials to raise its Volcanic Alert Level to 3.

Discount retail chain folds owing $5.1m across seven shuttered stores
Corsa International, trading as Goodstuff, Enjoy, Top Dollar$ and 2Cheap, owes 34 staff and $824,476 to Inland Revenue.

'Handcuff me until I catch my flight': Stranded woman begs to be let through NZ
Stranded woman begs New Zealand and Australia, saying she's willing to be detained if it satisfies authorities that she has no intention other than to return home.

Gigamon launches GigaVUE-GSA110 for AI network ops
As AI workloads spread across cloud and on-premises systems, network teams need more context to spot shadow AI and govern traffic.

Whakaari/White Island erupts ash, alert level raised
The aviation colour code has also been raised to "orange".

Telstra & Ericsson expand push on autonomous networks
The move aims to tackle a key barrier to telecoms automation, helping operators share trusted network data across vendors and domains more reliably.

Cloudflare says developer base tops 10 million as AI surges
AI is driving a surge in automated traffic, with Cloudflare saying more than half of internet requests were non-human for the first time this year.

Shearer dropped lamb on its head twice before restricting its airway
Damian Fraser was sentenced to two months’ home detention after admitting seven charges of ill-treating sheep.

‘That’s a lie’: We fact-check the fiercest claims from the Stuff Leaders’ Debate
In the most lively debate of the campaign, both major party leaders told a few half-truths and outright falsehoods.

'Less body armour and tactical equipment required' after 500 extra police target missed
Police wanted 500 more officers on board than when the current Government came to power. That hasn't happened.

Photos only a part of 'overwhelming' case against Scott Watson, Crown says
There are just too many others factors pointing to the convicted killer, the Supreme Court has been told.

‘Downton Abbey’ style estate hits the market for $1.3m
The century-old Lansdowne House, built as a grand gesture of love and run as a hospitality venue for decades, is seeking a new owner.

Man arrested for allegedly shooting at group outside nightclub after brawl
A witness said at least five shots were fired before the man fled the scene, he is still at large.

What Is Shadow AI and What Does It Mean for Your Organisation?
Gartner says 69% of organisations suspect staff are using banned AI tools, raising the risk of security or compliance incidents by 2030.

Lake Omapere gets $3 million boost to tackle algal bloom
A toxic bloom last summer turned the lake a lurid green.

Thousands of tertiary education staff are striking over pay
Negotiations with some polytechs has dragged on for 10 months, Tertiary Education Union's National secretary says.

Aon warns New Zealand firms on Asia-Pacific cyber rules
Cross-border data breaches could force New Zealand companies to notify multiple regulators, as Asia Pacific rules tighten and deadlines vary widely.