How to tell if your dog is in pain (and what to do if they are)
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2026-04-17 17:08:36

Spinning meats are far more than a 3am feed
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2026-04-17 17:08:35

Ant International จับมือ IFC และ GCash บุกเบิกการพัฒนา Sustainability Impact Scorecard ช่วยขยายโอกาสให้ MSME เข้าถึงแหล่งเงินทุนเพื่อความยั่งยืน
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2026-04-17 17:06:00

Milestones not the motivation for 70 year old record breaker
At 70, Michele Allison has broken six records in the past five months. But it's not the milestones that keep her going.
2026-04-17 17:05:19

Minister Chris Bishop 'unhappy' investigation into police breath testing taking so long
The Transport Agency (NZTA) then halted $6 million worth of funding to Police until it was satisfied Police had met their breath test targets.
2026-04-17 17:03:12

Ruapuna Supercars: Ryan Wood leads race for Jason Richards memorial trophy
Taupo's cancelled race adds a fourth Ruapuna contest, worth 400 points.
2026-04-17 17:01:00

Herald morning quiz: April 18

2026-04-17 17:00:00

Kem Ormond: Why New Zealand natives deserve more space in our gardens
OPINION: I don’t think some of us appreciate how beautiful NZ natives actually are.
2026-04-17 17:00:00

From The Worm to Working Class Man: What’s on this weekend before school starts again
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2026-04-17 17:00:00

Recipe: High-protein mini quiches
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2026-04-17 17:00:00

Mission impossible for UN peace force
From his headquarters in southern Lebanon, the UN peacekeeper looked out over a landscape transformed.
2026-04-16 07:07:25

The Huddle: What do we make of the Government's handling of the fuel crisis?
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2026-04-16 07:05:47

Al Sadd brace for tougher Kobe test in Elite quarters

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd head coach Roberto Mancini has warned his side face an even greater challenge against Japan’s Vissel Kobe in their AFC Champions League Elite quarter-final at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah as they look to build on their dramatic Round of 16 triumph.

“We have a tough match ahead of us, and it will be more difficult than facing Al Hilal,” Mancini said, underlining the scale of the task awaiting the Qatari champions.

His side are coming off an exhausting encounter that stretched to 120 minutes before sealing a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory, leaving recovery a key concern ahead of today’s clash.

“We need to recover after the great effort the players made, but we are capable of performing better and achieving victory,” Mancini added.

The Italian also explained his decision not to rotate during the previous match, citing the team’s balance and cohesion as crucial in navigating the high-pressure contest.

Defender Romain Saiss echoed his coach’s warning, describing the quarter-final as a difficult assignment for both sides.

“We played a strong match against Al Hilal and we are capable of continuing and achieving victory,” he said. “The Asian Championship is very important for the club and the fans, and we will give our best to reach the semi-finals.”

Standing in their way is a Vissel Kobe side arriving in Saudi Arabia in excellent form and close to full strength.

Head coach Michael Skibbe confirmed the return of several experienced players, providing a timely boost for the Japanese outfit.

“I’m very happy that nearly all the players are ready, especially experienced players who have played in Europe,” Skibbe said.

“They are leaders of our group and this is very important for us. Hopefully we will show that we are competitive against Al Sadd.”

The German, in his first season after replacing Takayuki Yoshida, is relishing the opportunity to test his team on the continental stage after missing out on the finals last year. He also acknowledged the strength of West Asian opposition, pointing to the pace, power and physicality that sides like Al Sadd bring.

Vissel Kobe, leaders in the J.League’s western conference, will be facing the Qatari side for the first time in the competition, setting up a compelling East versus West showdown with a semi-final place at stake.

2026-04-16 07:03:13

What Live Nation's monopoly court ruling could mean for Kiwis
A landmark US ruling has put the global live music giant under scrutiny with questions now being asked about New Zealand ticket prices and competition.
2026-04-16 07:02:49

Al Rayyan beat Muaither to clinch QSL Cup

Doha, Qatar: Roger Guedes and Aleksandar Mitrovic scored in each half as Al Rayyan produced a commanding display to defeat Muaither 2-0 in the QSL Cup final at Al Bayt Stadium yesterday.

The victory delivered Al Rayyan’s first trophy of the season and the first silverware for new coach Vicente Moreno since taking charge following the departure of Artur Jorge.

It also marked the club’s first title since their Sheikh Jassim Cup triumph in 2018, boosting confidence as they now turn attention to the Amir Cup and the Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) after falling short in this season’s Qatar Stars League (QSL) title race.

“It’s a great moment for everyone and everybody is happy,”
Al Rayyan’s Rodrigo Moreno said after the match.

“It was a good game and we also have to congratulate Muaither for putting up a strong tournament run throughout the competition. We played well and deserved the trophy. We will now aim to qualify for the final of Gulf Club Champions League.”

Al Rayyan were in dominant form throughout the final, continuing the level they showed across the tournament, while Nabil El Zhar’s Second Division side Muaither saw their impressive run end in disappointment.

Al Rayyan imposed their rhythm early, pressing high and dictating the tempo from the outset. Khaled Ali registered the first shot on target, but Muaither goalkeeper Majed Abdullatif Khan dealt with it comfortably, while David Garcia later sent a header over the bar.

Khaled then went close midway through the first half, his diagonal effort narrowly missing the target, before Al Rayyan finally broke the deadlock just before half-time.

Gabriel Pereira drove down the right flank and delivered a precise pass to Khaled Ali, who intelligently laid it off for Roger Guedes. The Brazilian forward created space inside the box before calmly placing his finish into the right corner in the first minute of added time (45+1).

Al Rayyan doubled their advantage in the 53rd minute when Mitrovic powered in a close-range header from a Pereira free-kick.

The goal stood after a VAR review confirmed no offside infringement. Muaither were unable to mount sustained pressure as Al Rayyan controlled proceedings to see out the win and celebrate the trophy.

Moreno’s side will now meet Qadsia SC in Qadsia SC semi-final on Friday.

Currently third in the QSL, Al Rayyan will also meet Al Arabi on April 28 as they aim to finish the league campaign strongly.

2026-04-16 07:01:12

China raises pressure on underground Catholics - rights group
Catholics have been divided between an official, state-controlled church that didn’t recognise papal authority and an underground church that remained loyal to Rome.
2026-04-16 07:00:28

Aryza acquires Umbrella Tech in AI collections push
Aryza buys Toronto-based Umbrella Tech to add voice AI, speech analytics and autonomous agents to its collections and recoveries software.
2026-04-16 07:00:00

Roger Sydney Samson towed boat on corroded trailer, killing young New Plymouth mother when it detached
The woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car at the time of the crash.
2026-04-16 07:00:00

IRIS Optronics Unveils Ultra-High Reflectance Full-Color Cholesteric Liquid Crystal E-Paper and Novel Human-Machine Interface Display Integrating Palm Vein Pattern Recognition
TAINAN, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IRIS Optronics, a leading innovator in cholesteric liquid crystal (ChLCD) display technology, has unveiled its new breakthroughs: an ultra-high reflectance full-color ChLCD e-Paper and a novel human-machine interface display integrating infrared palm...
2026-04-16 07:00:00

From cookbooks to cabaret: Full Taranaki Winter Fest lineup announced
The newly restored TSB Showplace will host free live music while the world of bizarre cookbooks will come to Kakaramea Hall in Hāwera at this year’s Winter Fest.
2026-04-16 07:00:00

'Zero places to go': Fears after council targets people living in cars
Council staff and police have targeted people living in cars at Tauranga’s Sulphur Point after complaints about antisocial behaviour and roaming dogs.
2026-04-14 21:06:27

Security breach resolved at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal
Auckland Airport says an earlier security breach which caused some delays for travellers this morning at the domestic terminal has now been resolved.
2026-04-14 21:06:25

IMF downgrades forecast for global economic growth
The IMF downgraded its forecast for global economic growth to 3.1% this year from the 3.3% it had forecast in January.
2026-04-14 21:06:16

News in 90 Seconds April 15
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a surprise run from a former All Blacks captain, and Air NZ reveals the cost of its latest sleep innovation.
2026-04-14 21:05:42

Revving up for grand community day at Howick Club
There’s something undeniably nostalgic about the gleam of polished chrome under the Sunday sun. Whether it’s the aggressive stance of a custom hot rod or the elegant lines of a restored vintage classic, these vehicles are more than just transport – they’re pieces of rolling history. On April 19, the Howick Club invites the local community [...] The post Revving up for grand community day at Howick Club appeared first on Times .
2026-04-14 21:03:51

Trust in news rises after years of decline in NZ. What’s behind the shift?
OPINION: Public trust in news in has risen for the first time since records began in 2020.
2026-04-14 21:03:40

Trust in news rises after years of decline in NZ. What’s behind the shift?
OPINION: Public trust in news in has risen for the first time since records began in 2020.
2026-04-14 21:03:40

Quiz: The Hard Word ... of, having, or capable of feeling or perception
One word, one clue, one minute. Can you solve today’s Hard Word?
2026-04-14 21:00:00

OceanaGold to pay near $200m tax and royalty bill in New Zealand after gold’s record surge last year
OceanaGold is paying record tax and royalties on the back of a whopping 2025 gold price.
2026-04-14 21:00:00

Owners plan to close pub soon if they can't find a buyer
Liz and Grahame Jones have run the Oturehua Railway Hotel for 17 years. If there is no buyer, they will close the business on June 1.PHOTOS: RNZ/KATIE TODD She’s a great old girl, well built, with a lot of stories to tell and on the market.
2026-04-14 20:58:21

IFS and NEC to Deploy Next-Generation Core System IFS Cloud for Hoshizaki
TOKYO, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS AB (IFS), the leading provider of Industrial AI software, and NEC Corporation (NEC) (TSE: 6701) have announced that Hoshizaki Corporation, a world-leading manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment, will implement IFS Cloud as its...
2026-04-13 10:24:00

Release thumb
- Overall prize pot of $8,764,615 increases by 10% from the 2024 edition - Winners take home $2,340,000 and runners-up $ 1,170,000; assured prize money of $247,500 for all 12 participating teams - Trophy Tour with DP World launches with projection onto the iconic Lord’s Pavilion; Trophy to embark on
2026-04-13 10:00:30

MEXC Doubles Market Share to 9% in Two Years, CoinGecko Reports
VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CoinGecko has released its Spot CEX Report 2026, offering a comprehensive analysis of 12 leading centralized exchanges across multiple dimensions, including spot trading volume, market share trends, token listings, and reserve holdings....
2026-04-13 10:00:00

Former UK Ministry of Defence Chief Data and AI Officer Joins Strider
LONDON, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Strider Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of strategic intelligence, today announced that Caroline Bellamy, former Chief Data and AI Officer at the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), has joined the company as Executive Director. Caroline brings...
2026-04-13 10:00:00

Cango's HPC and AI Inference Subsidiary, EcoHash, Begins Commercial Operations
DALLAS, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) ("Cango" or the "Company"), a leading Bitcoin miner leveraging its global operations to develop an integrated energy and AI compute platform, today announced the launch of the official digital portal for its subsidiary,...
2026-04-13 10:00:00

My anxiety is keeping me up. How can I get some sleep?
New York Times: Some expert-approved ways to help quiet a racing mind.
2026-04-13 10:00:00

A person has died and three others hospitalised following a car and truck crash in Hamilton
A person has died and three others hospitalised following a car and truck crash in Hamilton
2026-04-13 09:57:06

Megan Fox "isn't interested" in rekindling her romance with Machine Gun Kelly (MGK)
The 39-year-old actress and the 35-year-old music star have experienced lots of "communication" issues in recent times, and there appears to be little hope of a reconciliation.
2026-04-13 09:54:07

What is the release date for The Pitt season 2 episode 15 on HBO Max?
Robby, Langdon, and Al-Hashimi have all confronted their demons. But when is The Pitt season 2 episode 15 airing on HBO Max?
2026-04-13 09:51:47

HKEX Advances Index Ecosystem with Two Tech-Focused Benchmarks
HKEX launches the HKEX KRX Semiconductor Index and the HKEX Tech & US Tech 100 Index These mark the latest development in HKEX's index strategy, expanding its proprietary and co‐branded benchmark offerings HKEX enters licensing agreements with 5 issuers to develop ETFs in Hong Kong...
2026-04-13 09:42:00

Restaurant fire at Te Arai Links luxury golf course burning out of control
The fire broke out mid-morning at the luxury golf course north of Auckland.
2026-04-11 23:47:35

Busted star James Bourne is "on the mend", according to his bandmate Matt Willis
The 42-year-old musician left fans devastated last year when he was forced to pull out of the band's tour with McFly the day before it kicked off due to an unspecified health concern and he recently revealed he's planning to undergo "major surgery" that will help "extend" his life - and now his longtime pal Matt has insisted James is "getting better".
2026-04-11 23:46:02

Wayward McIlroy lets big Masters lead slip. Now for a final day thriller
A penultimate day of enthralling ebb and flow offered up many moments that may yet prove decisive at Augusta National, as Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young tie for the lead.
2026-04-11 23:45:39

Wayward McIlroy lets big Masters lead slip. Now for a final day thriller
A penultimate day of enthralling ebb and flow offered up many moments that may yet prove decisive at Augusta National, as Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young tie for the lead.
2026-04-11 23:45:39

Wayward McIlroy lets big Masters lead slip. Now for a final day thriller
A penultimate day of enthralling ebb and flow offered up many moments that may yet prove decisive at Augusta National, as Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young tie for the lead.
2026-04-11 23:45:39

Reds upset Crusaders to end 15-year losing run in Brisbane
Coach Les Kiss has heralded the Queensland Reds' mental toughness after they upset the Crusaders 31-26 to end a 15-year hoodoo in Brisbane.
2026-04-11 23:45:20

Unknown disease kills five in Burundi outbreak
The illness has killed at least five people and made 28 sick in Mpanda.
2026-04-11 23:30:20

Study shows benefits of psychedelic drugs for people with life-threatening illness
Psychedelic drugs, including LSD and magic mushrooms, could help people cope with having a life-threatening illness, an expert in psychological medicines says.
2026-04-11 23:27:21

Study shows benefits of psychedelic drugs for people with life-threatening illness
Psychedelic drugs, including LSD and magic mushrooms, could help people cope with having a life-threatening illness, an expert in psychological medicines says.
2026-04-11 23:27:21

Study shows benefits of psychedelic drugs for people with life-threatening illness
Psychedelic drugs, including LSD and magic mushrooms, could help people cope with having a life-threatening illness, an expert in psychological medicines says.
2026-04-11 23:27:21

Segway Powersports to Present Flagship Super Villain SX20T and AT10 W MUD at 139th Canton Fair
GUANGZHOU, China, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Segway Powersports, a global innovator in intelligent off-road vehicles and connected riding systems, is set to showcase its flagship products, the Super Villain SX20T and AT10 W MUD, at the 139th Canton Fair from April 15 to 19. Founded in...
2026-04-10 12:57:00

Wasabi buys Seagate's Lyve Cloud business in storage push
Wasabi to take over Seagate's Lyve Cloud as David Friend's company expands enterprise storage reach and Seagate shifts back to hardware.
2026-04-10 12:51:00

Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
Certes says v7 extends quantum-safe data protection to edge systems, letting organisations secure hybrid workloads without application rewrites.
2026-04-10 12:50:00

A president and a pope: The world's most influential Americans are at odds over Iran
Never before has the relationship between Washington and the Vatican revolved around two Americans — specifically, a 79-year-old politician from Queens and a 70-year-old pontiff from Chicago
2026-04-10 12:41:32

Microsoft adds hidden feature flags to Windows Insider builds
Microsoft Windows Insider members will soon have an easy way to select which new features they test. Until now, Windows Insiders have had to wait for Microsoft to randomly assign them news features for testing through its Controlled Feature Rollout program or enable the features themselves through third-party software such as ViVeTool . The new Windows setting, Feature Flags, will be a boon for administrators of Microsoft products who want to get a handle on the innovations relevant to their enterprise. Microsoft has not officially announced the new functionality, but an eagle-eyed user spotted the Feature Flags setting buried in the latest Windows Insider software build. Microsoft Windows design and research leader Marcus Ash responded congratulating the spotter on their speed, adding that he would be “Excited to share more about WIP settings next week.” He followed that up with a post to a Microsoft blog that changes were on the way, saying that users will “ have more control” over features they care about. The Windows Insiders who wish to delve into the new settings are out of luck for now: They are not enabled yet. But messages contained in the latest build of the software say “these features are still in development and may change” and that “turning them on or off could affect performance or stability.” So, while there are plenty of hints about the forthcoming release, users will still have to wait for an official announcement from Microsoft and there is no indication as to when that will be.
2026-04-10 12:22:39

Meta moves fast toward a world where AI builds the software
Meta Platforms is reportedly pulling top software engineers from across the company into a newly created AI unit on a mandatory basis, with the stated goal of eventually having autonomous agents perform the bulk of the work of building, testing, and shipping its products, and human engineers serving only to monitor them. The development was based on an internal company memo authored by Maher Saba, a vice president in Meta’s Reality Labs division and a longtime associate of Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth, who leads the new Applied AI (AAI) Engineering organization, reported Reuters . According to the report, Saba created AAI last month and initially sought volunteers to join. This week, he told selected employees their transfers are no longer a choice. “AAI is one of the company’s highest priorities and we’re resourcing it by moving our strongest talent to address it. Therefore, the transfers aren’t optional,” Saba wrote in the memo, the report added. The unit’s mandate goes significantly beyond building AI productivity tools. According to the memo AAI’s stated end goal is for autonomous AI agents to perform the bulk of the work required to build, test, and ship Meta’s products and infrastructure with human engineers monitoring rather than executing. Gartner predicts that AI agents will require 80% of the engineering workforce to upskill by 2027, and separately forecasts that 40% of enterprise applications will embed task-specific AI agents by year-end 2026, up from less than 5% in 2025. “Meta’s move signals that AI is now being fundamentally positioned within engineering as a core execution infrastructure, rather than just as a productivity layer,” said Ishi Thakur, senior analyst at Everest Group. “Competitive advantage will hinge less on access to models and more on how deeply organizations can embed AI into real-world engineering workflows.” But analysts caution that the path there is far from straightforward. “For Meta-scale firms, agent-led engineering is achievable only in tightly scoped domains today,” said Charlie Dai, VP and principal analyst at Forrester. “Before reducing hands-on developer responsibility, enterprises must establish robust evaluation harnesses, policy-as-code controls, deterministic build pipelines, and explicit human escalation paths.” What AAI is building AAI will work alongside Meta’s Superintelligence Lab, headed by former Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang, to build what Saba described as “the data engine that helps our models get better, faster,” according to the report. The organization consists of two teams: one focused on interfaces and tooling, and a second responsible for executing tasks, generating data, and providing evaluations that feed back to Meta’s modeling teams. “This reflects a growing belief that traditional management layers will become less relevant as AI absorbs coordination and execution tasks,” said Thakur. “Value is concentrated in high-skill individual contributors augmented by AI.” Dai cautioned that the structure carries significant governance risk. “If provenance tracking, gated approvals, and automated security testing are not mandatory, AI-generated code can overwhelm oversight and erode accountability for quality, compliance, and audits,” he said. On Meta’s Q4 2025 earnings call in January, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said 2026 would be “the year that AI starts to dramatically change the way that we work.” Susan Li, Meta’s chief financial officer, said on the same call that output per engineer had already risen 30% since the start of 2025, driven largely by AI coding agents, with power users recording an 80% year-over-year productivity increase. For Meta, AAI is the next step in embedding that trajectory deeper into its engineering infrastructure. Workforce reductions ongoing Separately, Meta has been reducing its overall headcount in 2026. The company has already cut approximately 10% of its Reality Labs division in January, affecting around 1,000 employees, and laid off several hundred more in late March across recruiting, sales, global operations, and Facebook social teams. Meta’s capital expenditure for 2026 is projected between $115 billion and $135 billion , nearly double its 2025 spend, driven by investments in data centers, chips, and AI infrastructure. The company formalized that infrastructure drive with the launch of Meta Compute , consolidating its global data center and network operations under a single leadership structure. “The dominant barrier is organizational,” said Dai. “Enterprises have not yet redefined ownership, incentives, and liability when software is produced by agents. Until accountability frameworks catch up, leadership caution will continue to slow adoption.” Thakur put it plainly: “The real constraint is no longer technological capability, but whether organizations can evolve their operating models fast enough to responsibly absorb this level of autonomy.” Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
2026-04-10 12:07:05

‘Everything is magenta’: This wild hack got Mac OS X Cheetah working on a Nintendo Wii, and I can’t quite believe it
A programmer got Mac OS X Cheetah working on a Nintendo Wii, solving myriad problems along the way.
2026-04-10 12:05:17

'If one piece of your supply chain is delayed, then your whole project can't deliver': Nearly half of US data centers planned for 2026 canceled or delayed — and things could soon get much worse
Data centers are being delayed or cancelled altogether, and the number of challenges operators face just continues to grow.
2026-04-10 12:05:00

Rare 100% sale: Auckland mall valued at $130 million hits the market
The family-owned Glenfield Mall on Auckland's North Shore has formally hit the market, and it’s expected to attract domestic and international interest.
2026-04-09 02:46:23

Rare 100% sale: Auckland mall valued at $130 million hits the market
The family-owned Glenfield Mall on Auckland's North Shore has formally hit the market, and it’s expected to attract domestic and international interest.
2026-04-09 02:46:23

Rare 100% sale: Auckland mall valued at $130 million hits the market
The family-owned Glenfield Mall on Auckland's North Shore has formally hit the market, and it’s expected to attract domestic and international interest.
2026-04-09 02:46:23

Kelly Ripa has joked she has her own "chastity belt" to stop evening sex with her husband Mark Consuelos
The 55-year-old talk show host simply has to pop in her retainer and Mark, 55, knows there is no way he is going to have some bedtime fun that evening.
2026-04-09 02:46:02

RoboSense Announced Q1 2026 LiDAR Sales, Robotics Segment Grows 1,458.8% YoY to Over 185,500 Units
SHENZHEN, China, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboSense (2498.HK) , a pioneering AI-driven robotics technology company, announced its sales volume for the first quarter of 2026, with total LiDAR sales reaching 330,300 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 204.1%. Among these,...
2026-04-09 02:46:00

Develop achieves steady-state production at Woodlawn copper mine
ASX-listed Develop Global has reached steady-state production at its Woodlawn copper mine in New South Wales, following a strong March quarter marked by significant increases in mining and processing volumes. The company reported on Thursday that production at Woodlawn had exceeded its nameplate capacity of 850 000 t/y. During March, ore mined totalled 80 510 t, while 77 741 t were processed.
2026-04-09 02:41:00

DeeperDive, Taboola's GenAI Answer Engine for the Open Web, Reaches Nearly 7 Million Monthly Active Users Eight Months After Launch, Emerging as One of the Largest AI Answer Engines
DeeperDive Adds Support For 6 Languages, Expanding Globally with Publishers Including Ouest France, El Nacional, Ynet and More HONG KONG, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taboola today announced significant consumer momentum and global expansion for DeeperDive, its Generative AI "Answer...
2026-04-09 02:37:00

Police commissioner involved with Tom Phillips doco from first day in job
Newly released emails show that Richard Chambers had a private meeting with the documentary makers in his office at Police HQ.
2026-04-09 02:35:24

PNG Defence Minister steps aside amid recruitment controversy
Dr Billy Joseph has stepped aside to allow investigations into allegations he interferred with army recruitment.
2026-04-09 02:34:08

检察日报谈全红婵遭网暴:可能涉及一个规模达200余人的微信群,细节令人不寒而栗
4月9日, 检察日报刊发文章《全红婵遭网暴已报警,法治社会容不下无端“键盘伤人”》,全文如下: 4月8日,针对跳水运动员全红婵遭受网络暴力一事,其所属的广东省二沙体育训练中心发文表示已报警,并将通过法律途径坚决追究网暴者责任。国家体育总局游泳运动管理中心随后也发表声明,称坚决支持通过法律手段维护运动员合法权益,坚决抵制畸形“饭圈”文化侵蚀。 截图自《人物》视频 前不久,全红婵在接受媒体采访时含泪恳求“不要再骂我了”的画面,让很多人感到唏嘘,足见网暴对运动员身心健康带来的负面影响。此次训练中心报警,正是对这一恶性伤害最直接的法律回应。 据媒体报道, 全红婵遭网暴事件可能涉及一个微信群,其规模达200余人,群公告明文标注“禁止攻击其他运动员(全红婵除外)”,群内长期存在针对全红婵的侮辱性外号与人身攻击言论。 这一细节令人不寒而栗:本是用来群聊的社交工具,却异化为公开的侮辱场所。 从法律角度看,这并非普通的“口嗨”,而是有明确指向的人格侵害。民法典规定,任何组织或者个人不得以侮辱、诽谤等方式侵害他人的名誉权。不特定关系人组成的微信群具有公共空间属性,群成员在此类微信群中发布侮辱、诽谤、污蔑或者贬损他人的言论,可能构成名誉权侵权,应承担法律责任。 根据《互联网群组信息服务管理规定》,互联网群组建立者、管理者应当履行群组管理责任,依据法律法规、用户协议和平台公约,规范群组网络行为和信息发布,构建文明有序的网络群体空间。“两高一部”联合印发的《关于依法惩治网络暴力违法犯罪的指导意见》规定,网络服务提供者发起、组织的实施网络暴力违法犯罪,依法从重处罚。根据上述规定,群主对群成员负有管理职责。若调查证实该微信群的群成员发表不当言论侵犯他人合法权益或公共利益的,群主若未尽管理职责,亦应承担相应侵权责任,若情节严重,还可能面临治安处罚甚至刑事责任。 相信在有关部门介入之后,网暴全红婵事件很快会有结果。但也要清醒地认识到,清朗网络空间的构建,从来不是办理一件有影响力的案件就能一劳永逸。这场网暴背后不仅暴露出畸形“饭圈”文化对体育圈生态的侵蚀,更揭露出网暴治理的深层次困境——低成本施暴与高成本维权之间的失衡,让不少本应被追责的网暴行为游离在法律管制之外。 如何向屡禁不止的网暴行为说“不”?网络平台要履行好监管责任,不以“流量”为由牺牲个人利益、助长极端情绪,从源头上切断“饭圈”毒瘤的传播链条。司法机关要加大惩治力度,提高违法成本,让网暴者痛到不敢再犯,并明确微信群、微博群、贴吧群等各类互联网群组建立者、管理者的责任边界,让“半封闭空间”不再享有隐形的侵权豁免。 只有将网暴的违法成本从“纸面”落到“现实”,公众人物的人格权保护才能真正获得法治的刚性托底。希望通过对全红婵遭网暴事件的依法处置警醒世人,网暴者躲在屏幕后“法不责众”的幻想,在法律面前没有容身之处。 相关阅读: 全红婵涉嫌遭受网暴,所在训练中心报警 全红婵哽咽回应“被人说胖” 注:凡新西兰中文先驱网引用、摘录或转载自其他媒体的作品,其观点、内容真实性及知识产权均由原作者或原出处负责,新西兰中文先驱网不承担任何责任。如有侵权行为,请及时联系我们删除。如有任何问题或合作意向,请联系:news@chnet.co.nz。
2026-04-09 02:31:49

1Kosmos wins Department of War IL4 identity approval
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I can't think of anything that's off limits to them': FBI slams cybercriminals for attacking schools, hospitals, as crypto fraud soars
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2026-04-07 16:15:00

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2026-04-07 16:15:00

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2026-04-07 16:15:00

PyTorch Foundation adds Helion for portable AI kernels
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2026-04-07 16:15:00

Samsung to end Messages app in July 2026 on Galaxy
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2026-04-07 16:15:00

Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
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Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee
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2026-04-07 16:00:00

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2026-04-06 05:59:05

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2026-04-06 05:56:47

Three killed as high winds topple tree on Easter egg hunt in Germany
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2026-04-06 05:56:13

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2026-04-06 05:30:49

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عوام کو اس عذاب سے ممکنہ حد تک بچانے کیلئے تمام حکومتی کوششیں تحسین کی مستحق ہیں:رہنما مسلم لیگ نلاہور(آئی این پی ) مسلم لیگ ن کے رہنما خواجہ سعد رفیق پٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں میں کمی کے پیچھے چھپی کہانی سامنے لاتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ وفاقی حکومت نے پٹرول پر لیوی کم کر کے پٹرول کی نئی قیمت ایک ہی دن میں 458 روپے سے 378 فی لٹر کر دی ، وفاقی.
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2026-04-06 05:29:31

پیٹرول مہنگا بیچنے پر شہریوں کا پمپ پر دھاوا، توڑ پھوڑ اور تشدد
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2026-04-06 05:28:58

Driver dead after hitting tree in late-night Kaitaia crash
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2026-04-04 19:47:44

Lydia Ko's climbed more than 30 spots up the leaderboard at the latest LPGA event in Las Vegas
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2026-04-04 19:47:02

Rampant Chiefs bring Waratahs crashing back to earth
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2026-04-04 19:45:38

The White Ferns have wrapped up their home summer with a 66-run third ODI victory over South Africa to take a 2-1 series win
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2026-04-04 19:37:02

Kids with guns and preparing for a ground invasion. What people in Iran say is happening
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2026-04-04 19:37:02

Driver dead after car hits tree in late-night Kaitāia crash
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2026-04-04 19:35:40

Daylight saving sleep tips: How to reset your body clock after the shift
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2026-04-04 19:33:25

The Chiefs have sent the Waratahs back to Sydney with their tail between their legs after a commanding 42-14 win in Hamilton
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2026-04-04 19:27:02

Builders say they may not be able to hold their pricing for much longer - as fuel prices continue rising
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2026-04-04 19:17:02

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2026-04-04 19:15:55

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2026-04-03 09:25:07

Xinhua Silk Road: Savor a cup of Fenjiu to cheer for reunion
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2026-04-03 09:00:00

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2026-04-03 08:57:01

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2026-04-03 08:50:28

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2026-04-03 08:32:19

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2026-04-03 08:30:00

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2026-04-01 23:19:31

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2026-04-01 23:18:40

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2026-04-01 23:18:25

Diesel storage boosted at Marsden Point by $21.6m funding
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2026-04-01 23:16:39

Armed police swarm Glenfield Mall, four nearby North Shore schools in lockdown
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2026-04-01 23:15:03

Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds promoted to Cabinet
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2026-04-01 23:14:11

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2026-04-01 23:12:17

Body found on Lower Hutt road, Police launch investigation
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2026-04-01 23:11:04

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2026-04-01 23:09:25

Government to pay $21m for extra storage for diesel
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2026-04-01 23:09:23

Building on Trust, Embracing Change
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2026-03-31 13:15:00

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2026-03-31 12:54:00

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2026-03-31 12:39:00

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2026-03-31 12:15:00

Savills and Ricoh Join Forces to Transform Building Inspections with Advanced AI and Drone Technologies
Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Property Management HONG KONG, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Savills Property Management Group ("Savills") and Ricoh Hong Kong Limited ("Ricoh") today announced a strategic partnership to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technologies...
2026-03-30 03:00:00

Rotorua man accused of making and importing hallucinogenic drug DMT
He is further charged with failing to allow police to search his device.
2026-03-30 03:00:00

Weather-hit Northland communities face health concerns amid silt clean-up
Nine Whirinaki homes damaged by the floods, one destroyed in a fire.
2026-03-30 03:00:00

Richie McCaw property sale headlines South Island homes buyers obsessed with
A former manor visited by a royal and Kim Dotcom's old mansion also drew plenty of clicks.
2026-03-30 03:00:00

Watch: PM Christopher Luxon on the latest in the fuel crisis
Christopher Luxon earlier said that as long as phases one and two of the national fuel plan are effective, people won't have to worry about phases three and four.
2026-03-30 02:59:33

面对燃油危机,新西兰是否又一次重蹈覆辙?
新西兰中文先驱网综合报道 本文来自独立学者Brian Easton 几十年前,我曾主张Muldoon政府在1979年第二次石油危机导致燃油短缺时,应该通过提高汽油税来实行配给制。现在看来,我错了。当时伊朗革命导致全球石油减产约4%,而新西兰受到的打击更为沉重。一艘驶向新西兰海岸的油轮被中途改道送往了日本。当时政府考虑过全面配给,但最终选择了限制汽车在特定日期行驶的计划,即所谓的“无车日”计划。 在那时,我认为通过加税提高价格来分配稀缺的汽油资源更有意义。然而,汽油需求在短期内是极具“缺乏弹性”的(即对价格变化不敏感);人们被困在原有的汽车和出行模式中,无法轻易改变。若要通过价格手段充分减少消费,需要极大幅度的加税。(当时部长们甚至没有考虑过这种市场价格方案,这反映了那个时代的经济思维。)据估计,“无车日”每个月仅能节省一天的汽油量,效果微乎其微。但若要在短期内通过加税达到同样的效果,按目前的物价水平计算,汽油价格将飙升至每升4.80纽币左右,那场面实在太惨烈了。 当前的伊朗战争预计将削减增长、推高物价并降低实际收入。影响程度究竟如何,现在定论还为时过早。政府目前的态度是“不要恐慌”。或许政府表现得过于镇定了(毫无疑问,他们的顾问们正在拼命工作)。我只希望危机能在5月底前结束,这样我们就不必在日后回首时,遗憾错失了节约运输燃料的机会。 甚至政府为在职家庭提供的纾困包看起来也是临时的。我不反对增加对儿童的支持,尽管几乎所有人都同意(从执行第一天起就是如此),Working For Families计划是一种笨拙且低效的手段。不同家庭的燃油消耗量存在巨大差异。与其说这是在应对燃油危机,倒不如说这更像是一项仓促提前发布的预算措施,因为与此同时,政府不断承诺要为那些高耗油群体(例如住处与公司距离遥远的通勤者)做点什么。我们且拭目以待。 正如1979年的经验告诉我们,实际上存在两个问题。一是供应短缺,二是国际油价上涨,这属于收入效应。经济学往往将二者混为一谈,因为从长远来看,它们是相互依存的,但在中短期内,将它们区分开来是有益的。 令人欣慰的是,政府在这些问题上已经展现出一些前瞻性的思考。大约三年前,上届(工党)政府委托外交贸易部牵头,成立了一个由多个政府机构组成的小组,对“供应链韧性”进行审查,包括确定新西兰需要获取的基本商品(和服务),以及应对六个月至一年内各种情况的政策选项。审查结果已在此处公布。 正如生产力委员会的报告所指出的,还有其他措施。但重点在于,我们很少重视增强新西兰应对诸多威胁的韧性。未来几个月,我们或许会为此感到后悔。 增强对供应冲击的韧性并不能应对外部价格冲击,例如我们目前面临的油价上涨,或是几年前困扰我们的国际通胀。正如第二个例子提醒我们的那样,我们把应对通胀压力的政策决定权交给了储备银行。经济学家们至今仍在争论储备银行当时的应对措施是否得当。 短期危机往往会阻碍人们进行长期思考。当我们接连面临冲击时,我们常常对下一次冲击毫无准备。 相关阅读: 韩国顶不住了,李在明紧急呼吁:恳求民众配合 特朗普还能压制油价多久?时间节点爆出来了 航空业陷入混乱:机票大涨,旅客如何应对出行困境? 国泰航空停飞香港至迪拜及利雅得航班延至5月底 燃油暴涨前,打工人疯狂囤机票 油价飙升重塑车市格局?电动汽车需求激增,4大中国品牌跻身澳洲销量前10 疯了,战争要打到全世界! 伊朗点名威胁全球旅游景点; 发言人喊完话就被炸死! 中澳航班价格突然暴涨! 价格翻3倍, 经济舱单程上万, 华人一片哀嚎! 未来还会更贵... 霍尔木兹海峡,熬干了中产清明五一 中东局势推高油价:柴油每升暴涨91纽分,汽油呢? 注:本文为新西兰中文先驱网编译/原创,欢迎转发分享;但严禁复制等未经授权的非法使用。违反上述声明者,本网将追究其相关法律责任。使用授权请联系 news@chnet.co.nz 。 chineseherald.co.nz All Rights Reserved 版权所有
2026-03-30 02:57:20

Israel Defense Forces admits to posting fake image of Lebanese journalist killed in strike
The IDF has admitted the image of a killed journalist in military uniform it posted on its official X account was faked.
2026-03-30 02:57:07

GIGABYTE Collaborates with CAPCOM for Resident EvilTM Requiem Bundle in Australia and New Zealand
TAIPEI, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, today announced a collaboration with CAPCOM for the Resident EvilTM Requiem game bundle in Australia and New Zealand. The promotion applies to select GIGABYTE OLED gaming monitors and high-performance...
2026-03-30 02:51:00

Small businesses still confident about investing, says specialist lender
After enduring several crises in recent years, small businesses seem to be taking a more pragmatic view this time around, says business lender Prospa.
2026-03-30 02:50:09

Baltej Singh revealed as Auckland businessman behind deadly Honey Bear meth beer import
A wealthy South Auckland businessman linked to a massive, deadly methamphetamine shipment partially disguised as Canadian “Honey Bear” beer can finally be named in New Zealand, despite his identity having been common knowledge overseas for years.
2026-03-30 02:49:22

ChamberWorks launches to help overwhelmed Rotorua employers find the right candidate
The free ChamberWorks scheme pre-screens candidates to spare firms hundreds of CVs.
2026-03-28 17:00:00

Fuel crisis a narrow political strait for Govt to cross
Comment: The path to political silver linings in the fuel crisis is contracting as the risk it could turn out to be fool's good grows The post Fuel crisis a narrow political strait for Govt to cross appeared first on Newsroom .
2026-03-28 17:00:00

The mother who became a ‘world-leading expert’ on her autistic son
This excerpt from Karina McHardy’s memoir follows the journey of her autistic son from struggling with language to being a finalist in a school speech competition.
2026-03-28 17:00:00

Hastings 7-year-old BMX rider’s next challenge is the world champs
Sage Lawrence took home the 8-year-old girls' title at the 2026 BMX National Champs.
2026-03-28 17:00:00

Split Enz tour 2026: Neil Finn on recapturing the band’s classic sound
Their Electric Avenue set in Christchurch was the band's 1000th live show.
2026-03-28 17:00:00

GLOBAL ISSUES: Earth Hour – Monuments to go dark as 20th edition kicks off
The 20th edition of Earth Hour has begun in New Zealand and will slowly progress around the globe. The event aims to raise awareness about climate change. The lights went out at landmarks across New Zealand on Saturday as the 20th edition of Earth Hour kicked off. Earth Hour, which originated in Australia in 2006, more... The post GLOBAL ISSUES: Earth Hour – Monuments to go dark as 20th edition kicks off appeared first on Neuseeland Australien News - Travel, News, Climate .
2026-03-28 16:54:18

ODT quiz: March 29
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Sunday, March 29.
2026-03-28 16:30:00

Media Insider: TVNZ cuts - Good Sorts 6pm news segment, Re: News youth brand in firing line
'Pressing pause': Hadyn Jones' Good Sorts screens at the end of the Sunday night news.
2026-03-28 16:28:51

Kiwis need sheds, not carpeted ‘car bedroom’ garages – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: A proper shed is where order and chaos exist in a strange but important balance.
2026-03-28 16:04:00

In support of bras as essential sports kit
Danielle Aitchison now runs faster after being professionally fitted for a bra.
2026-03-28 16:01:00

What’s missing in your life? Use this 9-point Japanese check-in to find out
Busy, or actually fulfilled? Try the Japanese concept of ikigai to audit your life and reconnect with your purpose.
2026-03-27 07:00:00

What’s missing in your life? Use this 9-point Japanese check-in to find out
Busy, or actually fulfilled? Try the Japanese concept of ikigai to audit your life and reconnect with your purpose.
2026-03-27 07:00:00

What’s missing in your life? Use this 9-point Japanese check-in to find out
Busy, or actually fulfilled? Try the Japanese concept of ikigai to audit your life and reconnect with your purpose.
2026-03-27 07:00:00

Auckland Anytime Fitness franchise closes Constellation gym allegedly owing $240,000 to Inland Revenue
Inland Revenue continues to ramp up its debt enforcement work.
2026-03-27 07:00:00

Teacher at Canterbury girls' school hid relationships with students
A Timaru Girls' High School teacher had a sexual relationship with two students. Photo: Google Maps In his first year of teaching, Sam Bocock had sexual relationships with two students at the same time.
2026-03-27 06:55:35

Timaru Girls' High teacher had sexual relationships with two students
A Timaru Girls' High School teacher had a sexual relationship with two students. Photo: Google Maps In his first year of teaching, Sam Bocock had sexual relationships with two students at the same time.
2026-03-27 06:52:17

'Brutal and cold‐blooded': Man jailed for rural NSW execution
The NSW Supreme Court heard the victim begged for his life before being shot multiple times and burned, leaving his family unable to bury him.
2026-03-27 06:50:17

Kimberly Wyatt reveals how suffering sexual abuse as a child "chipped away" at her soul and security
The 44-year-old Pussycat Dolls star has been candid about suffering abuse as a toddler and an attempted rape on a cruise ship aged 17, and she has opened up about the impact of surviving such horrific incidents.
2026-03-27 06:49:22

Police step up search for missing Cromwell man Antoine Richard
Antoine Richard was last seen on Saturday, wearing light coloured knee length shorts, a black t-shirt and light grey rubber sandals.
2026-03-27 06:49:16

Deep SAGE plugs execution gap as global deep tech start-ups demonstrate scalable growth at inaugural Demo Day
Logice, Sembuh AI and StratifiCare each awarded S$500,000 by major Japan IT company TIS Inc., as part of its S$7.6 million commitment to co-develop and scale the accelerator programme. SINGAPORE, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Logice, Sembuh AI and StratifiCare emerged as the top...
2026-03-27 06:42:00

Global Technology Leaders to Convene at ATxEnterprise 2026 to Address the Future of Digital Infrastructure, AI, and Cyber Trust
SINGAPORE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ATxEnterprise — part of the wider Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) platform jointly organised by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Informa Festivals — will return from 20–22 May 2026, bringing together global technology leaders,...
2026-03-24 10:47:00

KUKA HOME Launches Spring 2026 Flagship Collection of Intelligent Products
HANGZHOU, China, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KUKA HOME, a global home furnishings manufacturer, held its spring 2026 flagship intelligent product launch under the theme "POWER IN EVOLUTION, INTELLIGENCE IN RENEWAL" on March 19 in Hangzhou, China. KUKA HOME is committed to providing...
2026-03-24 10:32:00

Marvel's best bromance will return in Wonder Man season 2 — and the highly-rated Disney+ show's next entry needs to prove if a big MCU fan theory is right or not
Wonder Man is only the third live-action Marvel TV show to be renewed for a second season.
2026-03-24 10:30:00

Conrad: Whether it is fully-fledged international cricket, I think the jury is out
South Africa coach admits a series with understrength teams isn't ideal but highlighted the opportunities it has given fringe players
2026-03-24 10:28:43

OUE REIT Elevates Asset Value and Sustainability at OUE Bayfront
Unlocking over 2,100 sq m prime office space SINGAPORE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OUE REIT Management Pte. Ltd., as manager (the "Manager") of OUE Real Estate Investment Trust ("OUE REIT"), is pleased to announce that OUE Bayfront has obtained planning approval for the conversion of...
2026-03-24 10:14:00

xStocks Now Live on Bybit Trading Bots, Expanding Automated Trading to Tokenized Equities
DUBAI, UAE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce that select xStocks offerings are now officially available on Bybit Trading Bot, bringing popular tokenized U.S. equities into its advanced...
2026-03-24 10:00:00

Tongcheng Travel Revenue Reaches 19.4 Billion in 2025
Leveraging the Mass Travel Market for Steady Performance Growth Embracing AI for High-Quality Development HONG KONG, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tongcheng Travel Holdings Limited ("Tongcheng Travel" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries the "Group", stock code: 0780.HK), a...
2026-03-24 09:41:00

The Warehouse hit with $200K fine over toy safety concerns
A major New Zealand retailer has been fined more than $200,000 after selling a children’s toy found to pose a choking hazard to young children.
2026-03-24 09:39:09

Storeganise launches AI connector for self-storage data
Storeganise unveils an AI Connector linking self-storage systems to tools like ChatGPT, letting operators query live data in plain English.
2026-03-24 09:30:00

Kelun-Biotech Receives IND Approval for SKB103, a Novel TAA-PD-L1 Bispecific ADC
CHENGDU, China, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ("Kelun-Biotech" or the "Company", 6990.HK) today announced that the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for SKB103, its self-developed novel bispecific antibody-drug conjugate with...
2026-03-24 09:24:00

Milk spill disrupts traffic near Lake Pearson
A milk spill on SH73 near Parapet Rock, between Lake Pearson and Castle Hill, means that road users are being asked to stop on demand. Photo: Supplied / NZTA via RNZ Motorists are being warned that a milk spill is affecting traffic on State Highway 73 in Canterbury.
2026-03-23 00:19:21

Milk spill disrupts traffic on Canterbury highway
A milk spill on SH73 near Parapet Rock, between Lake Pearson and Castle Hill, means that road users are being asked to stop on demand. Photo: Supplied / NZTA via RNZ Motorists are being warned that a milk spill is affecting traffic on State Highway 73 in Canterbury.
2026-03-23 00:15:47

Latest New Zealand fuel stock figures: How much is in the country, and on ships coming here?
The Government has released the latest fuel stock figures as it moves to a twice-weekly model of updating New Zealand on the supply situation in light of the Middle East conflict and effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-03-23 00:13:59

POW exchange possible as Ukraine talks with US conclude
Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: Reuters Ukrainian and US delegations concluded a second day of talks in Florida on finding ways to end the four-year war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday.
2026-03-23 00:11:39

Energy crisis: How to max your fuel efficiency when driving
Explainer - Pain at the pump is rising, but you still need to drive. How can you get the most out of your petrol tank? Here's some options.
2026-03-23 00:11:34

Arrest made following Friday evening attack in Taranaki park
A 23-year-old man is due in the Hawera District Court.
2026-03-23 00:08:56

Arrest after person attacked by stranger at Taranaki park
The victim, who was not known to the alleged perpetrator, was walking through King Edward Park in Stratford when they were attacked.
2026-03-23 00:07:57

Rare war medal fetches highest price ever at a NZ auction
An exceptionally rare New Zealand Cross awarded to Dr Isaac Featherston in 1875 achieved a record breaking hammer price of $180,000.
2026-03-23 00:07:12

Shane van Gisbergen has finished 14th in the latest NASCAR race in South Carolina
Shane van Gisbergen has finished 14th in the latest NASCAR race in South Carolina
2026-03-23 00:07:07

Cyclist Debora Silvestri reveals she has five broken ribs after horrific fall in Milan-San Remo one-day classic
Italian cyclist Debora Silvestri reveals the extent of her injuries after a horrific crash over a guard rail during the Milan-San Remo one-day classic.
2026-03-23 00:07:07

Sprinto Launches Autonomous Trust Platform--Moving Compliance From Automated to Autonomous
3,000+ companies now run trust on Sprinto, the platform replacing human-directed automation with governed agents that drive compliance to closure on their own SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprinto, the leading GRC and compliance automation platform, today launched its...
2026-03-21 13:58:00

Why do gamers already hate DLSS 5? Here are 3 key reasons — and why history suggests Nvidia will win them over eventually
Remember the launch of the very first take on DLSS? Remember when frame generation initially arrived? They weren't at all well-received, but Nvidia turned that around.
2026-03-21 13:00:00

Mbappe 100 percent, Bellingham fit, says Real Madrid's Arbeloa

Madrid: Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Saturday he has "maximum confidence" in French superstar Kylian Mbappe ahead of the derby clash against Atletico Madrid.

Mbappe returned from a knee sprain as a substitute against Manchester City on Tuesday after missing five games and Arbeloa said he was excited to have the forward back at 100 percent, along with fit-again England international Jude Bellingham.

The duo will be in Madrid's squad for Sunday's La Liga game against Diego Simeone's Atletico at the Santiago Bernabeu.

"I already told you that the day (Mbappe) came back would be when he was at 100 percent," Arbeloa told reporters.

"I think that in the minutes we saw him in Manchester, with the two or three bursts of pace he made, every one of those actions showed he's in great shape and, above all, (it's about) his own feelings...

"We have maximum confidence, maximum security, maximum excitement to have a player like him back, so decisive and at 100 percent."

Mbappe is Madrid's top goalscorer this season with 38 goals in 34 games across all competitions.

Arbeloa said he was happy that the French national team have called up Mbappe for matches against Brazil and Colombia next week in the United States.

"I think it's fantastic. He's a player who's available to the coach, who has already played with us, who's definitely going to play tomorrow, so I don't see any problem with him going with his national team," added Arbeloa.

England coach Thomas Tuchel called up Bellingham for international duty even though the midfielder has not played since February 1 because of a hamstring injury.

"He's now available, he'll be in the squad tomorrow. We'll see if he plays. I think he will, he's available and I'm really looking forward to seeing him out on the pitch," said Arbeloa.

"From there it's normal that he can go with his national team.

"It's clear that Jude Bellingham is a very intelligent player, he knows especially well what he's doing at every moment and the situation he's in, but from my side I'm very happy that he'll be available tomorrow and ready to help us."

Madrid will be without goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who is set to miss several weeks with a thigh injury, but Arbeloa said he had faith in his replacement Andriy Lunin.

"The best goalkeeper in history gets injured, and we have another outstanding goalkeeper who will once again show how good he is," said Arbeloa, adding he has "utmost confidence" in the Ukrainian.

2026-03-21 12:19:21

QFA announces national team squad for March training camp ahead of 2026 World Cup

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) on Friday announced the senior national team squad for the upcoming March training camp, as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The 32-player squad called up by Spanish head coach Julen Lopetegui includes four goalkeepers: Meshaal Barsham, Mahmoud Abunada, Shehab Al Laithi, and Salah Zakaria.

The outfield players named to the squad are: Ahmed Al Ganehi, Ahmed Al Rawi, Anas Abdessalam, Ahmed Fatehi, Akram Afif, Edmilson Junior, Ayoub Al Alawi, Ahmed Al Hassan, Al Hashmi Al Hussein, Boualem Khoukhi, Pedro Miguel, Bassam Al Rawi, Hassan Al Haydos, Almoez Ali, Neil Mason, Assim Madibo, Khaled Ali, Issa Laye, Karim Boudiaf, Mohammed Khaled, Mohammed Al Mannai, Lucas Mendes, Mubarak Shanan, Marwan Sherif, Mostafa Tarek, Homam Al Amin, Yusuf Abdurisag, and Mohammed Waad.

The upcoming camp serves as preparation for the 2026 World Cup finals. The draw has placed the Qatari national team in Group B alongside Canada, Switzerland, and the winner of the first European playoff path. 

2026-03-21 11:38:52

Blues come over top of Waratahs in final quarter to win in Sydney
Not your regular Blues victory, but Vern Cotter’s hard-charging 2024 Super Rugby champs will certainly take it.
2026-03-21 11:19:22

Japan beat Australia 1-0 to win Women's Asian Cup

Sydney, Australia: Maika Hamano scored the only goal as a formidable Japan downed Australia to clinch a third Women's Asian Cup title on Saturday in a front of a record-breaking 74,357 fans in Sydney.

The Tottenham star hit a stunning long-range strike in the 17th minute at Stadium Australia to break Australian hearts and add to their continental crowns from 2014 and 2018.

Those finals were also against Australia, and also ended 1-0.

The edge-of-the-seat decider culminated a landmark tournament with more than 350,000 fans through the turnstiles, reinforcing the growth in popularity of the women's game.

This was around six times as many as the previous tournament record set in 2010 in China, with the final setting a new attendance record for a single game in tournament history.

The Asian Cup doubled as qualifying for the World Cup in Brazil next year, with Australia, Japan, South Korea, China, North Korea and the Philippines all punching their tickets.

The Japanese team stacked with English-based players were invincible in their run to the final, fluid across the park and defending well to steamroll everyone in front of them.

While Australia proved a much tougher test, nothing could stop them as they accumulated 29 goals and conceded just one through their six tournament games to reinforce their status as Asia's number one team.

Japan named an unchanged line-up from their 4-1 semi-final thumping of South Korea.

Australia made one change to the team that beat defending champions China 2-1 in the last four with Wini Heatley preferred in central defence to Clare Hunt.

The hosts were composed at the start, looking to dictate the game, and Caitlin Foord should have scored on 11 minutes when Mary Fowler threaded a pass through inside the box.

But the unmarked Arsenal striker sent her shot straight into the arms of Japan keeper Ayaka Yamashita to miss a golden opportunity.

It proved costly with Japan breaking the deadlock six minutes later when Tottenham midfielder Hamano collected the ball outside the penalty area and unleashed a 25-yard rocket that found the top corner.

Foord had another chance when she pounced on a sloppy clearance from Yamashita, but failed to find the target from a tight angle, then scuffed another wide just before the break.

Japan were always a threat and and West Ham's Riko Ueki went close twice in as many minutes soon after the restart.

With the game on a knife-edge, Australia threw everything they had at Japan in a desperate attempt to find an equaliser as the crowd noise reached fever pitch.

Alanna Kennedy almost pulled off a late equaliser in the 88th minute, but despite intense pressure Japan were rock solid and absorbed the threat to cling on for the win.

2026-03-21 11:14:04

Fast-finishing Blues haul in Waratahs to go equal-top in Super Rugby
Vern Cotter’s men soaked up a heap of first-half pressure and then took control in Sydney on Saturday night.
2026-03-21 11:12:22

Fast-finishing Blues haul in Waratahs to go equal-top in Super Rugby
Vern Cotter’s men soaked up a heap of first-half pressure and then took control in Sydney on Saturday night.
2026-03-21 11:12:22

Fast-finishing Blues haul in Waratahs to go equal-top in Super Rugby
Vern Cotter’s men soaked up a heap of first-half pressure and then took control in Sydney on Saturday night.
2026-03-21 11:12:22

Dortmund extend injured captain Can's contract

Berlin: Borussia Dortmund have made good on their promise to support captain Emre Can as he recovers from an ACL injury, extending his deal by one season until 2027 on Saturday.

Can suffered the season-ending knee injury in Dortmund's 3-2 home loss to Bayern Munich in February after slipping on advertising hoardings.

The 32-year-old was expected to move on in the summer but Dortmund sporting director Lars Ricken said the club discussed an extension with Can once the diagnosis became clear.

Calling Can "an absolute role model and a leader," Ricken said in a statement: "We said immediately after his serious injury that we wanted to continue supporting him.

"Now Emre needs to focus entirely on his recovery, and then we'll be delighted when he returns to the pitch."

Can arrived at the club in 2020 from Juventus and is set to become Dortmund's longest-serving current player next season.

"My goal is to get healthy again as quickly as possible, to be back on the pitch with my teammates, and to be successful with the club," Can said.

2026-03-21 10:43:31

Opportunity Party’s New Plymouth candidate no stranger to politics
A chance to push for the transformational change she thinks is needed was too much of an opportunity for Sarah Lucas to ignore.
2026-03-20 04:30:00

Why New Zealand has weeks of fuel supply but still has empty pumps
A surge in demand and tightly scheduled deliveries are causing temporary outages, despite healthy national fuel supplies.
2026-03-20 04:29:20

Search and rescue drill in Tekapo
The multi-agency search and rescue training exercise is taking place on Lake Tekapo. Photo: ODT files A multi-agency search and rescue training exercise is scheduled in the Tekapo region this weekend, police say.
2026-03-20 04:28:19

Du Val property group collapse: Forensic accountants continue to find 'areas of concern'
Statutory managers have released their latest six month report into the group of about 70 entities that collapsed in 2024.
2026-03-20 04:28:18

The White Ferns are on track runs-wise but losing wickets, as they chase South Africa's 149 for seven, in today's third Twenty20 cricket international
The White Ferns are on track runs-wise but losing wickets, as they chase South Africa's 149 for seven, in today's third Twenty20 cricket international
2026-03-20 04:27:03

'Will be a bit of chat': Former Crusader prepares to tussle with old team-mates
Moana halfback Joel Lam made his Super Rugby debut with the Crusaders in 2023.
2026-03-20 04:24:03

Circles and Huawei Sign Strategic Collaboration to Advance AI-Native Digital Telecom Solutions Globally
SINGAPORE and SHENZHEN, China, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Circles, a global digital telecom software company, and Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to...
2026-03-20 04:24:00

经常熬夜,会致癌吗?
转自微信公众号:菠萝因子 文 | 菠萝 3月21日是世界睡眠日。很多人白天忙碌,晚上有了真正属于自己的时间,一不小心就成了熬夜冠军。经常有人问我,熬夜会增大患癌概率吗?答案是:会!严重程度取决于一个人到底是怎么熬夜的。 睡眠时间 2023年,《癌症》杂志上发布了一项关于中国人睡眠习惯、时间与癌症风险的研究。通过分析近1.5万人的数据,发现睡眠时间过短与癌症风险升高密切相关。 和夜间睡眠时间为6-8小时的相比,睡眠时间<6小时的人,患癌风险升高41%,尤其是女性。 晚上睡得少的人,如果午睡,风险会下降。最危险的是晚上睡眠不到6小时,白天也不睡午觉的群体。 图片来源:参考文献 为什么睡得少风险更高呢? 目前并不完全清楚,很可能和内分泌和免疫有关。睡得少,褪黑素水平会更低,免疫机能也更弱。 昼夜节律 但 比起睡得少,更危险的是睡眠不规律。 2017年,诺贝尔生理医学奖颁给了三位美国科学家,因为他们 发现了控制昼夜节律的分子机制 。 这个诺奖绝对实至名归!包括人类在内,生命体都有一个内部的生物钟,来让他们适应地球自转和昼夜变换。植物光合作用,动物吃喝拉撒睡,无一不受到生物钟的调控。 生物钟和很多疾病都有密切的关系。如果长期生物钟紊乱,会带来很多慢性病,包括癌症、肥胖、糖尿病、高血压等! 熬夜对身体不好,不规律熬夜最糟糕! 图片来源:AI生成 破坏细胞生物钟节律造成癌症 在动物身上,“破坏生物钟规律会致癌”这个结论是毫无争议的。 我自己都参与过一项研究,发现 控制生物钟的重要基因,也在细胞生长和癌变过程中起到关键作用。 图片来源:参考文献 我的合作者Lamia教授团队发现把老鼠控制细胞生物钟的基因破坏后,细胞居然越长越快,久而久之,有的就变成癌细胞了! 原来, 控制生物钟的基因,也协调着细胞生长,而 癌细胞的生物钟通常是紊乱的。 无独有偶,麻省理工的科学家几乎同时发现,无论是通过人为控制光照让老鼠不断倒时差,还是直接破坏老鼠的生物钟基因,都会显著加快肺癌进展。 证据远不止如此。在这两项研究之前,已经有几十项动物实验证明, 破坏昼夜节律,会加速癌症发生。 倒夜班和癌症风险 那么对于人呢?作息不规律会增大患癌概率么? 是的。 国际癌症研究机构早就把 “倒班/上夜班”(Night Shift Work)定义为2A级致癌因素 ,也就是“很可能有致癌风险”。这和大家熟悉的红肉,烫的饮品是一个级别的。 大规模人群数据证实,不规律作息会增加患癌风险。其中 关系最密切的是乳腺癌、前列腺癌和结直肠癌。 经常倒夜班的护士,或经常倒时差的空姐,得乳腺癌的概率比普通人群更高。 生物钟紊乱不仅增加患癌概率,还可能会让癌症更恶性,耐药性更强,患者寿命更短。 2024年,来自瑞士和中国研究者还发现,昼夜节律和免疫系统对肿瘤的控制也有关系密切。 总之,生物钟紊乱很不好!如果不得不熬夜,至少请熬得规律一点。 咱们祖先早就知道这点。所以才有 古人云:“日出而作,日落而息,关灯不要玩手机。” 我立个FLAG,今晚一定要在睡眠日到来前就睡着😴 相关阅读: 4块钱的“熬夜神仙水”火了,医生紧急提醒 睡了等于没睡!这样睡觉,危害堪比熬夜(内附改善大法 这4个小时是“黄金睡眠时间”,错过了很难补回来 “倒头就睡”,可能潜藏着疾病预兆 一个睡前小动作,可能让你“伤心”又长胖 “秒睡”≠“睡眠好”!出现这种情况,可能是身体在报警 你以为正常,实则可能是严重缺觉的 4 种表现 经常“早醒”警惕4种病,几点醒算早? 为什么工作很忙很累,反而晚上却越想熬夜? 人生建议:千万不要相信睡前的大脑 注:凡新西兰中文先驱网引用、摘录或转载自其他媒体的作品,其观点、内容真实性及知识产权均由原作者或原出处负责,新西兰中文先驱网不承担任何责任。如有侵权行为,请及时联系我们删除。如有任何问题或合作意向,请联系:news@chnet.co.nz。
2026-03-20 04:23:13

Former mayor caught speeding five times
Dame Kerry Prendergast. Photo: LinkedIn By Anya Fielding of RNZ A former Wellington mayor has admitted to having her driver's licence suspended after being caught speeding five times.
2026-03-20 04:19:51

The Bachelorette canned after star’s violent video emerges
Police arrested Taylor Frankie Paul in Utah in February 2023 on multiple charges.
2026-03-20 04:19:16

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world supply

2026-03-18 18:28:51

Southern Police are appealing for information following a spike in copper thefts
Southern Police are appealing for information following a spike in copper thefts
2026-03-18 18:27:01

McSkimming fallout: Firearms boss cleared of misconduct
Angela Brazier says the investigation was "another waste of taxpayers' money" and wants police to publicly clear her name.
2026-03-18 18:19:58

Cross code talent Joel Lam's crediting a stint in league for helping resurrect his rugby career
Cross code talent Joel Lam's crediting a stint in league for helping resurrect his rugby career
2026-03-18 18:17:01

Second Hercules plane returning from Middle East
The Hercules were sent earlier this month amid fears commercial flights out of big hubs like Dubai would be shut down but the Defence Force says there are plenty of flights available for people wanting to leave.
2026-03-18 18:15:28

Second Hercules plane returning from Middle East
The Hercules were sent earlier this month amid fears commercial flights out of big hubs like Dubai would be shut down but the Defence Force says there are plenty of flights available for people wanting to leave.
2026-03-18 18:15:28

Second Hercules plane returning from Middle East
The Hercules were sent earlier this month amid fears commercial flights out of big hubs like Dubai would be shut down but the Defence Force says there are plenty of flights available for people wanting to leave.
2026-03-18 18:15:28

Billy Crystal paid a touching tribute to his late friend Rob Reiner during the Oscars In Memoriam segment on Sunday (15.03.26)
The 78-year-old actor took to the stage at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre to honour the "master storyteller" and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, three months after they were shot dead, and pledged the director's work will "last for lifetimes".
2026-03-18 18:11:39

Middle East conflict live updates: Israel says it has killed Iran’s intelligence minister
Live updates from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East between Iran, Israel, and the United States.
2026-03-18 18:09:30

Iran confirms killing of intelligence minister as Israel keeps targeting leaders
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei makes his second only statement since taking over from his father, saying, “All blood has its price that the criminal murderers of the martyrs must pay soon.”
2026-03-18 18:07:05

Shoppers struggle with rising costs of meat and veges
Food prices have gone up 4.5 percent in the year to February, with beef mince up a whopping 23.2 percent to $24.46 per kilogram.
2026-03-17 08:00:54

Matrixdock Launches XAGm, Bringing LBMA Good Delivery Silver On-Chain Under the FRS Framework
SINGAPORE, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Matrixdock, a Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization platform, today announced the launch of XAGm, an institutional-grade tokenized silver asset backed by fully allocated physical silver. The introduction of XAGm expands Matrixdock's on-chain...
2026-03-17 08:00:00

Foxton farmer Rod Smith’s inquest after fire death probes hospital transfer decisions
Farmer Rodney Thomas Smith was stoic. He hadn’t seen a doctor for a decade and preferred to pull his own teeth rather than see a dentist.
2026-03-17 07:54:41

ECan says coastal protection a priority despite planning handbrake
Environment Canterbury says it is continuing to review the Canterbury Regional Coastal Environment Plan, despite a government pause on planning work.
2026-03-17 07:54:31

Fractal Introduces LLM Studio to Bring Enterprise-Grade GenAI Customization with NVIDIA NeMo and NVIDIA NIM Microservices
New enterprise workbench helps organizations design, build, evaluate, and operate domain-specific language models using open-source models and NVIDIA AI infrastructure. NEW YORK, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fractal (www.fractal.ai), a publicly listed global enterprise AI company...
2026-03-17 07:52:00

Chris Hipkins arrives back in NZ amid questions over ex-wife’s allegations
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is strenuously denying allegations levelled at him by his former wife Jade Paul, tearing up at a press conference on Tuesday during which he made clear his desire not to bring what he sees as personal issues into the public domain.
2026-03-17 07:46:37

7 Oranga Tamariki workers accused of assaulting teens
Photo: RNZ By Rowan Quinn of RNZ Seven Oranga Tamariki workers are accused of bashing two teenagers - or failing to stop them being hit - in a tiny phone room at an Auckland youth justice facility.
2026-03-17 07:46:04

Oranga Tamariki workers on trial for bashing two teens
The staff are accused of assaulting the boys after the teens had barricaded themselves in a room for more than an hour.
2026-03-17 07:45:21

Mystery object over New Zealand’s sky identified
People across Aotearoa spotted a mysterious object streaking across the sky shortly before sunrise on Tuesday, creating a bright trail that was visible from several parts of the country.
2026-03-17 07:34:48

Lady Gaga’s Met Gala ‘meltdown’ revealed in new Vogue insider novel
The novel reimagines the Met Gala as the Crown Ball with star guests.
2026-03-17 07:29:30

Former Waikato police officer sentenced for fleecing $68k from vulnerable victim
A police officer tasked with helping a vulnerable pensioner who had $14,000 stolen from her bank cards went on to steal a further $68,000 from her.
2026-03-15 22:19:58

Black Ferns Sevens win New York title to wrap up World Series victory
The Black Ferns Sevens have wrapped up the World Series title for another year.
2026-03-15 22:18:55

F1 Chinese Grand Prix quick hits: More drama for Oscar Piastri and McLaren, as history is made in China
Oscar Piastri's wretched start to the 2026 Formula 1 season continues in China, with McLaren failing to complete a lap of the grand prix.
2026-03-15 22:17:06

As the Oscars approach, Hollywood grapples with AI’s growing influence on filmmaking
AI tools can now generate movie scenes, resurrect lost footage and replace entry-level jobs – forcing Hollywood to rethink creativity, labor and authorship.
2026-03-15 22:17:06

Puketoi’s Edwin Laver named 2026 East Coast FMG Young Farmer of the Year
Edwin Laver scored 306 points, edging Tararua rivals James Fox and Kaden van Gaalen.
2026-03-15 22:16:00

Buyers and sellers 'patient' as house prices lift, REINZ says
Infometrics said the increase in prices between January and February was the sharpest in two-and-a-half years.
2026-03-15 22:15:46

Moana Pasifika player in hot water for high shot on ex-Blues team-mate
Moana Pasifika halfback Augustine Pulu is facing suspension after receiving a red card for his high tackle on former Blues team-mate Sam Nock.
2026-03-15 22:15:45

Winston Peters slams departing Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell
The NZ First leader has called the dairy giant a "sell-out globalist company".
2026-03-15 22:15:43

Sizzling comeback nails New York triumph for Black Ferns sevens side
The New Zealand women signed off on their ninth world series crown in memorable style as they surged back to defeat the Aussies in the final.
2026-03-15 22:13:15

It’s not just black and white: Working with grey neutrals
If you’re looking for a neutral or colour to sit at the heart of your interior colour palette but want something a little different from classic white, cream or beige, it may be time to investigate
2026-03-15 22:11:56

Auckland FC end Newcastle Jets' winning run
It was the first time the Jets have been beaten this year, ending their 10-win run, while Auckland FC are unbeaten in their last six matches.
2026-03-14 09:25:46

Kelly Clarkson claims she never received the car she was promised for winning American Idol
However, the 43-year-old star did get a recording contract worth $1 million as part of her prize for being crowned victorious in the first season of the singing competition 24 years ago.
2026-03-14 08:52:32

Auckland FC stay in the race after winning top-of-the-table clash
After taking down the high-flying Jets in Newcastle, last year’s Premiers’ Plate winners have given themselves a decent shot of claiming that silverware again.
2026-03-14 08:49:11

Russell beats Ferrari to win Shanghai F1 Sprint
Shanghai: Mercedes George Russell held off a challenge from Ferrari to convert pole position into victory in an entertaining first Sprint race of the...
2026-03-14 08:29:25

Inside the control room keeping Homegrown punters safe
Behind the music at Claudelands was a sophisticated control room tracking crowds, queues and safety across the festival site.
2026-03-14 08:24:21

Wiz Khalifa has blasted Scream 7 for trying to capitalise on "AI and deepfake"
The 38-year-old rapper has hit out at the newest instalment in the iconic horror franchise - which has often explored trends and societal issues - after Matthew Lillard returned to play an AI deepfake version of his deceased character Stu Macher.
2026-03-14 08:22:32

Crusaders stage dramatic comeback over Highlanders
Oliver Haig of the Highlanders charges forward during tonight's round five Super Rugby match against the Crusaders at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch. Photos: Getty Images History beckoned the Highlanders in Christchurch tonight but they wasted a golden opportunity to do the double over the old enemy.
2026-03-14 08:21:18

A person's died in an incident involving a motorised bike on the beach near Whanganui Airport
A person's died in an incident involving a motorised bike on the beach near Whanganui Airport
2026-03-14 08:16:58

Auckland FC face Solomon Kings in Oceania Pro League
Follow live coverage as the Solomon Kings take on Auckland FC in the Oceania Pro League.
2026-03-14 08:15:00

Sabalenka downs Noskova to set Indian Wells title rematch with Rybakina
Indian Wells, United States: Aryna Sabalenka roared past Linda Noskova on Friday to book an Indian Wells title showdown with Australian Open champion...
2026-03-14 08:14:12

The Warriors have been urged to focus on a like-for-like front row replacement for departing prop Mitch Barnett
The Warriors have been urged to focus on a like-for-like front row replacement for departing prop Mitch Barnett
2026-03-12 23:27:01

AI writes buggy code. A Silicon Valley startup wants to fix it.
Its AxiomProver system scored 100% on the elite Putnam university maths exam.
2026-03-12 23:26:03

Warkworth pilots special needs housing scheme
Back, from left, Mireille Vreeburg, Tona Pistorius and Ursula Christel. Front, Harikoa chair Herman Potgieter (left) and Adam O’Gram, from the Laura Ferguson Trust. Warkworth...
2026-03-12 23:23:19

‘My light is starting to fade’: MAFS Australia expert’s cancer spreads, doesn’t know how long she has left
Married at First Sight Australia (MAFS) expert Mel Schilling, 54, has confirmed her cancer has spread to her brain and she is unsure how long she has left.
2026-03-12 23:23:10

Human remains of missing Indian identified on Coppermine Island
Human remains found on Coppermine Island (Mauipane), east of Whangārei, have been identified as belonging to Ferzil Babu, who went missing in May 2024.
2026-03-12 23:22:36

Have your say: Will rising petrol prices change how you live?
Global tensions can feel far away — until they hit your wallet.
2026-03-12 23:22:34

Club prepares for nationals
Waikouaiti Rodeo Club committee member Chris Robinson is excited to see the club host the National Finals Rodeo tomorrow. PHOTO: NIC DUFF Chris Robinson has been hard at work ahead of this weekend’s National Finals Rodeo in Waikouaiti — but his family history with the sport goes back decades.
2026-03-12 23:19:25

‘Cracking day’ at rodeo hoped for
Waikouaiti Rodeo Club president Richard Robinson is ready to welcome all to the National Finals Rodeo on Saturday. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON Waikouaiti hosts the National Finals Rodeo tomorrow.
2026-03-12 23:18:18

Canterbury couple's unforgettable encounter leads to 70-year love tale

2026-03-12 23:18:08

Human remains found on island east of Whangārei belong to missing person
Human remains found on an island east of Whangārei late last year have been identified as belonging to Ferzil Babu, who went missing two years ago.
2026-03-12 23:17:30

NYSE Content Update: United States Antimony Corp. Rings Bell to Mark its Listing
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before...
2026-03-11 13:03:00

OPTRUST FULLY FUNDED FOR 17(TH) CONSECUTIVE YEAR
TORONTO, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, OPTrust released its 2025 Funded Status Report — Service & Security – Since 1995 — which details the Plan's financial results and funded status, while marking its 30th anniversary. In 2025, OPTrust remained fully funded for the 17th...
2026-03-11 13:00:00

GIGABYTE Launches Z890 Plus Series Motherboards Supporting Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus Series Processors and CQDIMM Technology
TAIPEI, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, introduces the Z890 Plus Series Motherboards engineered to support the new Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus series processors. Highlighting AORUS ELITE DUO X and Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 models built on...
2026-03-11 13:00:00

NUM vows to fight job cuts at Samancor smelter after energy deal
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) on Wednesday vowed to fight planned job cuts at ferrochrome smelter Samancor, which could affect 2 400 employees even after a more than 50% electricity price reduction meant to avert job losses. State-owned power utility Eskom on February 27 announced the price cut for Samancor and Glencore's joint venture with Merafe Resources after the distressed firms agreed last December to shelve planned job cuts while negotiating with Eskom.
2026-03-11 12:52:00

Global Investors Commit USD 3 Billion Fund to Develop Mixed-Use District at King Salman Park
International Capital Selects King Salman Park, Riyadh RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At MIPIM 2026, the King Salman Park Foundation announced the award of Package 5, selecting a consortium led by Kolaghassi Development Company to deliver a new residential-led...
2026-03-11 12:06:00

Microsoft's year of fixing Windows 11 is off to a promising start, as latest update improves stability — but it still has a lot more work to do
Microsoft continues to deliver its promised Windows 11 fixes in a new update that improves reliability in many ways.
2026-03-11 12:05:16

Fractal unveils intelligent sales agents to accelerate B2B growth
Flyfish.ai now deploys 35+ coordinated AI agents across the sales lifecycle, helping early enterprise adopters close deals up to 30% faster and improve sales productivity by 42%. NEW YORK, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fractal (www.fractal.ai), a publicly listed global enterprise AI...
2026-03-11 12:04:00

Bybit and Tether Launch Golden Month Giveaway Featuring 1 Ounce of Gold and $30 Referral Rewards
DUBAI, UAE, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, and Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, have jointly launched the Golden Month Giveaway, a month-long referral and trading campaign centered on...
2026-03-11 12:00:00

Storage vendor offers a real guarantee — but check out those fine-print exceptions
For as long as most junior coders have been alive, tech vendors have talked up performance guarantees even though they neglect to detail just what happens if they don’t deliver as promised. I have been begging vendors to knock off these deceptions for a long time — a very long time . Last week, I briefly celebrated when storage vendor Scality announced a guarantee and backed it up with a promised payment of $100,000 if it failed. So far, so good. In its announcement, the company boasted that the guarantee did not come with a lengthy list of limitations. “Unlike complex vendor programs that advertise larger amounts but are difficult to claim,” the vendor said, “Scality’s guarantee is designed to be clear, accessible.” It argued that the guarantee was “simple” and came with “straightforward eligibility” requirements and company execs made a lot of noise about what they were doing. In an interview, Scality CMO Paul Speciale elaborated, dismissing other companies that deliver a “long list of stipulations and terms” and an “onerous list of conditions.” In a statement, Scality CEO Jérôme Lecat said, “With this cyber guarantee, we’re putting our money where our architecture is. It’s a simple, direct promise that reflects the confidence we have.” Given that we journalists are a cynical and suspicious lot, those words sounded too good to be true, so I took a look at the company’s end-user license agreement (EULA). More on that in a moment, but let’s just say my suspicions turned out to be warranted. Read the EULA The lesson here for IT? Always read every word in the EULA and other documents before signing any deals. Let’s start with the guarantee, which relates to customers using its Artesca storage line: “A $100,000 financial guarantee to customers if an external cyberattack destroys or encrypts data stored immutably on Artesca. The program applies to every Artesca customer without requiring the purchase of additional services. As long as organizations keep Artesca up to date and protect data using Object Lock in compliance mode, they qualify for the guarantee.” Forget the limitations, even the initial offer has limts. The cyberattack must be external — somehow exempting insider attacks from this guarantee — and the attack must destroy or encrypt data. If an attacker simply exfiltrates data or even just accesses it without authorization, the customer gets no money. ( This Willy Wonka clip strikes the right note.) By the way, the absence of exfiltration was no oversight. As Speciale said, “Even with stolen or leaked credentials, we can prevent data stored immutably from being deleted or encrypted. But anyone with proper access credentials can read and therefore exfiltrate data. A deletion/encryption can be audited whereas a data exfiltration cannot be audited.” He also said his company has mechanisms in place to make it less likely for an attack on the vendor to expose customer data. “First, our support team does not have the customers’ Artesca access credentials,” Speciale said. “Next, even if we would, our product implements MFA, so it would not be enough that the credentials are stolen. The device enabling the real-time second factor authentication needs to also be under control of the attacker, a much rarer occurrence. This would require more active participation of the person attacked by the social engineering, but again we don’t even have the access credentials for the customers’ system to begin with.” What other limits are in the fine print? “Customers must notify Scality within 48 hours of discovering a qualifying incident and cooperate in root cause analysis, including providing relevant logs and telemetry.” Oh, really? A customer that’s just been hit with a cyberattack is going to be insanely busy those first two days. Customers could easily blow by that deadline — if they’re even aware of it — before even thinking of applying for the money. Speciale said the 48-hour time frame is only for an initial heads up. Why theshort window? “If a customer waits weeks or months to report the incident, critical system logs may be overwritten, and evidence of how the breach occurred will be lost, making it impossible to verify if the software failed or if the customer made a configuration error.” So Scality wants to see those logs to decide for itself whether the incident qualifies. The dilution of the guarantee deepens elsewhere. The news release said the guarantee “applies to every Artesca customer without requiring the purchase of additional services.” Not exactly, given that it excludes free license customers. The documents also limit that ethereal $100,000 to customers “with a minimum of 50TB license.” That’s not an especially onerous requirement, but it does undermine the “applies to every Artesca customer” claim. There is also a strange exemption that kicks in if an attacker does anything beyond deleting or encrypting data; the EULA says that encryption or deletion must be “the direct and sole consequence” of the attack. How much is enough? Scality also includes this interesting line in its news release: “Many Artesca customers protect 50TB or more, while investing only a few thousand dollars per year in software. For those customers, a $100,000 payout represents a multiple of their annual investment, thereby delivering very strong proportional assurance.” But when a breach occurs that is the vendor’s fault, the issue is how much did that mistake cost the customers. If a customer loses $15 million, the company CFO is not going to say, “That’s OK because we only spent $10,000 on the product.” That company is going to want full compensation. It makes me wonder: Is this guarantee a cute way of sidestepping a civil court verdict that could easily cost far more? The EULA says: “Licensee acknowledges and agrees that the Guarantee Payment shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy for any Qualifying Cyber Incident, and no other damages, including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, shall be available to the Licensee.” Asked about this, Speciale said that other paperwork signed by the customers already blocked alternative legal mechanisms, whether by civil lawsuit or arbitration. “The guarantee is actually an enhancement, since without the Cyber Guarantee, standard commercial terms from most storage vendors, including Scality, disclaim liability for loss of data or a security breach. Our standard liability is also capped at the amount paid by the customer.” In other words, if customers don’t read the initial documentation carefully and sign it, they’ve already have surrendered their right to be made whole. Maybe loudly touting a guarantee that comes with with an extensive list of exemptions is slightly better than offering no guarantee at all. But the underlying lesson remains: caveat emptor has never been more apt.
2026-03-11 11:21:59

Masterton by-election race heats up
Three candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for the upcoming by-election in what looks to be a close race.
2026-03-10 03:30:00

Australian police believe accused triple murderer is being helped as $250k reward offered
Julian Ingram was last seen on January 22, when he allegedly shot and killed three people in NSW’s Central West.
2026-03-10 03:28:57

Australia has granted some Iranian soccer players asylum – but 2 questions remain
Five Iranian soccer players have been granted humanitarian visas to stay in Australia. How did it get to this and what happens next?
2026-03-10 03:27:06

Rugby: Crusaders teammates trade punches as tensions spill over at training
Kershawl Sykes-Martin and Will Tucker clashed in a contact drill at training.
2026-03-10 03:21:55

Surf Life Saving strips convicted sex offender Tim Jago of honours, awards and life membership
He was jailed for two years and six months in 2024 and lost an appeal.
2026-03-10 03:20:17

Global Woman in Dealmaking Report 2026: Ansarada Compiles Leading Global Female Voices For M&A Outlook
The report features 20 in-depth interviews with the world's leading women in dealmaking across investment banking, private equity, corporate finance and law, spanning APAC, EMEA, and the Americas. SYDNEY, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansarada, a global leader in virtual data room (VDR)...
2026-03-10 03:19:00

Child abuse trial: Nurse alleges child’s red marks were from mother’s pinching
A specialist children’s nurse is adamant that red marks she saw on a child were the result of pinching inflicted by the mother, whose hands she discovered under the hospital blankets.
2026-03-10 03:18:18

‘No regrets’: Zac Lomax embraces rugby switch after messy NRL exit
A day after signing a two-year deal with the Western Force and Rugby Australia, and for the first time since being released from the Eels in November, Lomax fronted media in Sydney to explain his headline-grabbing career moves recently.
2026-03-10 03:17:24

To help save NZ’s native species, we must move past the extinction blame game
Debates over responsibility for past species loss generate heat but little light. Moving forward requires context, evidence and Indigenous knowledge.
2026-03-10 03:17:07

Zac Lomax expects to be an outside back for the Western Force as the former New South Wales Origin rep trades the NRL for Super Rugby
Zac Lomax expects to be an outside back for the Western Force as the former New South Wales Origin rep trades the NRL for Super Rugby
2026-03-10 03:17:07

What it's like living with cancer, rather than dying from cancer
What if you were given early notice that your days were numbered?
2026-03-08 17:37:54

Is pet insurance worth it?
Whether it is worth taking out pet insurance is something owners will need to weigh up for themselves.
2026-03-08 17:36:37

Hutt roadworks traffic chaos: Short term pain for long term gain - mayor
The rolling road closures to get the work done has reignited residents frustration time and time again.
2026-03-08 17:36:28

Bethenny Frankel doesn't think a return to Real Housewives would be "good for business"
The 55-year-old star has opened up on her decision not to join some of her fellow Real Housewives of New York City alumni on new spinoff series The Golden Life.
2026-03-08 17:35:58

Charli XCX wants to ‘quit music and act’
Charli is also working with Jack Antonoff on horror film Mother Mary.
2026-03-08 17:35:18

Landmark case could force rewrite of emissions strategy
The once quiet workhorse of climate policy - the humble tree - is now headline material, fuelling political fights and finding itself at the very root of a legal battle over our climate future.
2026-03-08 17:34:38

The four stages of the mental load explained
Women carry the bulk of mental load, but men are active in one stage.
2026-03-08 17:33:58

Black Caps suffer heavy defeat as defending champions India win T20 World Cup
New Zealand fell well short of India's target as the defending champions romped to another title.
2026-03-08 17:29:41

Harry Styles makes surprise Saturday Night Live appearance
'What are you doing here, man?'
2026-03-08 17:29:07

India clinch historic third T20 World Cup title
India lifted the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy after a commanding performance against New Zealand in the final, delivering a memorable victory that thrilled millions of cricket fans around the world.
2026-03-08 17:27:37

Harry Styles has found fame to be isolating at times
The 32-year-old singer has confessed to feeling detached from some of his own work at points in his career, likening releasing an album or a single to "sending your kid off to school".
2026-03-07 07:35:58

Lawson starts Australian GP from P8 after Verstappen crashes out in qualifying
Mercedes has dominated the Australian Grand Prix qualifying with George Russell on pole and his teammate recovering from a big crash, to start from P2.
2026-03-07 07:16:00

Jamie-Lynn Sigler is still mourning the death of her "dear friend" James Van Der Beek
The 44-year-old actress has paid a heartfelt tribute to the Dawson's Creek star - who passed away in February, aged 48, following a battle with colorectal cancer - during the latest episode of her MeSsy podcast, which she co-hosts with Christina Applegate.
2026-03-07 07:05:58

$10 million is waiting to be won - these are the Lotto numbers you need to claim it
Saturday’s Lotto numbers have been drawn, with $10 million up for grabs.
2026-03-07 07:05:12

Lotto: Are you $10m richer? Here are the winning Lotto Powerball numbers
What would you do with all that money?
2026-03-07 07:03:05

Ellerslie delivers remarkable day of drama on and off the track
Well Written remains unbeaten after an incident-packed day, but there is a lot more to it.
2026-03-07 07:02:58

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show has broken the all-time global viewership record
The 31-year-old rapper - whose real name is Benito Ocasio - performed at Super Bowl LX in February, and Roc Nation has now confirmed that his set drew 4.157 billion views worldwide in the first 24 hours across global broadcasts, YouTube, and other digital platforms.
2026-03-07 06:35:58

Riverlink project affecting Hutt River water quality
Monitors in the water upstream and downstream from the epicentre at Melling Bridge have shown some changes in quality.
2026-03-07 06:26:07

Formula 1: Liam Lawson begins 2026 season with top 10 start, qualifies eighth in Melbourne
The Kiwi will begin Formula One’s new era with a shot at a points finish.
2026-03-07 06:24:59

Highlanders bounce back against Western Force
Timoci Tavatavanawai of the Highlanders charges forward during today's Super Rugby match against the Western Force at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Photo: Getty Images The Highlanders provided a nice pick-me-up for their coach with an entertaining 39-31 win over the Western Force at Forsyth Barr Stadium today.
2026-03-07 06:19:01

YY Group Projects HKD 100 Million Revenue Milestone in Hong Kong for 2026
Eight New Hospitality Clients Drive Upward Revision to 2026 Hong Kong Revenue Estimate SINGAPORE, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) ("YY Group" or the "Company"), a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facilities management...
2026-03-05 21:10:00

Police witness Palmerston North driver crash twice on same street
The driver declined to go to hospital, and was taken into custody instead.
2026-03-05 21:09:19

Dunedin man jailed for child sexual exploitation material
A 30-year-old Dunedin man has been jailed for distributing photos and videos showing children abused "in the most violent ways".
2026-03-05 21:08:57

Beirut under threat in rapidly widening war as Israel threatens to 'bring hell' on Lebanese capital
The US–Israeli campaign against Iran continues to expand, with Israeli evacuation orders across the southern suburbs of Beirut raising fears in the rapidly widening war.
2026-03-05 21:07:04

Hezbollah - degraded, weakened but not yet disarmed - destabilizes Lebanon once again
Hezbollah’s entry into the current war followed the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The group has long been aligned with the Islamic Republic.
2026-03-05 21:07:04

Consumer spending has increased in February, signalling a positive recovery within the retail sector
Consumer spending has increased in February, signalling a positive recovery within the retail sector
2026-03-05 21:07:03

伊朗袭击冲击“避风港”形象 阿联酋房地产市场面临考验
侨报讯 在多年房市繁荣之后,阿联酋房地产行业正迎来首次真正考验。伊朗导弹袭击打破了海湾地区长期以来的“避风港”形象,令投资者情绪动摇,也暴露出迪拜和阿布扎比对海外资金的高度依赖。据路透社报道,袭击波及两地的机场、港口及居民区,正值市场已出现过热担忧之际。此前多个楼盘预售(期房)往往在数小时内售罄,如今开发商却面临需求环境骤变。根据地产经纪公司Betterhomes数据,2025年迪拜65%的交易为期房销售,即购买尚未建成的住房。这意味着庞大的在建项目将面对更加严峻的市场环境,而外国买家的兴趣将成为决定性因素。周三,迪拜和阿布扎比地产开发商股价大跌。阿布扎比最大上市开发商Aldar Properties与打造迪拜市中心及哈利法塔的Emaar Properties股价均下跌5%,主要开发商债券价格亦大幅走低。债券市场是阿联酋开发商的重要融资渠道,目前几乎已对新发债关闭,行业利差普遍扩大。部分开发商淡化市场抛售的影响。豪华地产商Dar Global首席执行官齐亚德·埃尔·查尔(Ziad El Chaar)表示:“在这个地区,事情往往来得快、去得也快。海合会国家的基本面依然强劲。”他称公司项目“没有暂停,一切按计划推进”。但也有业内人士指出影响已开始显现。一名资深房地产银行家透露,其所在机构本周已搁置一项原定的阿联酋房地产融资计划。“投资者目前无意在该地区投入资金,”他说,并指出阿联酋房地产的风险溢价“明显上升”。他还表示,国际贷款机构可能会缩减新贷款规模,若冲突持续,部分企业或被迫出售资产。相关阅读:美以伊打仗,为什么迪拜会「遭殃」?中东在打仗,然而世界各地,还是普通人在为战争买单....迪丽热巴滞留迪拜!中东战火波及中国游客:有人花几十万抢机票、连夜包车逃离大混乱!6000架航班取消,被困中东的新西兰游客亲历导弹拦截!“第一次觉得离战争这么近”,中国演员度假滞留迪拜,航班一次又一次被取消,发视频称“想回家”飞上海逃伊朗战火 机票“飙至逾550万”!超20000人滞留机场,中东战火冲击全球航班!注:凡新西兰中文先驱网引用、摘录或转载自其他媒体的作品,其观点、内容真实性及知识产权均由原作者或原出处负责,新西兰中文先驱网不承担任何责任。如有侵权行为,请及时联系我们删除。如有任何问题或合作意向,请联系:news@chnet.co.nz。
2026-03-05 21:06:42

Mike's Minute: Week one of the war
Where are we at with the war?
2026-03-05 21:06:36

Sinners was the big winner at the Actor Awards
The glitzy ceremony - formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards - was hosted by actress Kristen Bell and took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday night (01.03.26) with Sinners landing the top film prize Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and the movie's star Michael B. Jordan taking the gong for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role.
2026-03-05 21:05:58

High Court delivers verdict in Papatoetoe electoral fraud case
A High Court of New Zealand judgment has dismissed applications for judicial review filed by the winning candidates of the 2025 Papatoetoe elections, ruling that the court cannot reconsider key factual findings due to limits set under the Local Electoral Act 2001.
2026-03-05 21:05:58

Modest house price lift a ‘sign of things to come’?
House prices inched up last month, but it’s too early to tell if it’s the first sign of a resurgence in the market.
2026-03-04 11:00:00

3 Android theft protection additions you should absolutely activate
BRRRRRRRRRREAKING NEWS, y’all: Despite what the internet’s many misleading headlines may lead you to believe, Android security (gasp!) isn’t actually all that scary.You know that by now, right? Any reasonably recent Android device has layers upon layers of built-in protection. You’ve got mountains of Android security settings standing by and waiting to protect you — along with some optional extreme protection power-ups, if you really want to keep your gates guarded.More than anything, though, no naughty Android app can just magically plop itself onto your phone and then access private info. Apps only appear if you explicitly install ’em — and even then, they’re only able to access sensitive data and areas of your device if you approve the permissions to permit that.That’s some critical 101-level knowledge to keep in mind at the start of any Android security discussion — especially one from a source that’s either incentivized to generate a persistent sense of fear (hiya, security software vendors!) or written by someone who doesn’t understand Android enough to separate sensationalism from reality.I bring all of that up now to tell you that this isn’t another one of those “sky is falling!”/”new Android malware monster is out to getcha!” narratives. Nope — no one is digging for your data, hacking into your hackles, or pouncing on your pantry to purloin all of your peanut butter, even. (Well, that last part might actually be happening, but that’s just the work of your friendly neighborhood marmot, with no digital security connection.)Rather, as often does occur, Google’s given us a handful of powerful new tools to further strengthen our Android security setups and bring even more layers of protection into our lives. They’re slowly but surely starting to show up as options on devices worldwide — and, in many cases, it’s up to you to find ’em and activate ’em.Here’s what’s available and how you can get it going.[Get level-headed knowledge in your inbox with my free Android Intelligence newsletter — three new things to try every Friday and my Android Notification Power-Pack as a special welcome bonus.]Android theft protection addition #1: Failed Authentication LockFirst things first: The foundation for our first Android security addition first appeared as a part of Android 15 — so your phone will need to be running that Android version or higher in order for it to be present.More recently, though, the feature gained a dedicated user-control toggle within the Android system settings — and that’s just beginning to appear on Android gizmos near and far.The easiest way to get to the appropriate section is to search your settings for the phrase theft protection. Tap the associated option that appears, then see if an option for “Failed Authentication Lock” appears anywhere on the screen that comes up next.Failed Authentication Lock is a recently added option that’s well worth activating.JR Raphael, FoundryThis one may or may not be available for you yet, depending on your device’s manufacturer and how often they issue under-the-hood updates, but it’s well worth checking. If you don’t see it now, make yourself a mental note to keep revisiting this every month or two, until it arrives.And if you do see it, make sure the toggle next to it is in the on and active position. There’s no reason not to activate this and every reason to do so.Android theft protection addition #2: Identity CheckOur next Android security step-up came into the mix initially last year, for a limited range of devices, and started appearing more broadly across the ecosystem over more recent weeks and months.It’s called Identity Check, and it leans on your device’s biometric security systems — a fancy way of saying the fingerprint sensor and facial recognition abilities — to require an extra slice of authentication before any especially sensitive action can be performed.That means if you try to change something with your Google account, change the device’s PIN, disable a theft protection feature, or mess with other high-level system settings, you’ll first have to prove it’s actually you and not someone else who got their greasy mitts on your gizmo and got past its lock screen.In an extra intelligent twist, you can also specify certain known and trusted places — like your home or other preferred hidey hole — where the extra protection won’t apply, to save you the trouble when you’re sure the phone is safe.Again, this is a “why not?!” level of added protection. But it’s up to you to opt in and activate it.So once more, search your system settings for theft protection, then tap the associated option — and this time, look for “Identity Check” as an option on the screen that follows.Tap it, then follow the steps that show up to both activate the system and — if you’re so inclined — to set up and specify certain trusted places where those extra measures won’t be required.Android’s Identity Check protection offers a nice mix of added security and convenience.JR Raphael, FoundryAnd, once again, if your device doesn’t yet have this option, set yourself a reminder to check back periodically and keep an eye out for its arrival.Android theft protection addition #3: Remote Lock protectionOur final feature is one that’s also in the midst of getting an important update and expansion — and that’s Android’s Remote Lock option.When active, Remote Lock gives you the power to quickly lock your phone from any other device simply by going to android.com/lock and putting in your phone number.You can lock your device in seconds from any web-connected device — once it’s opted into Remote Lock.JR Raphael, FoundryYou can find and activate the option it in that same “Theft protection” Android settings area — and, once you do, be sure to tap its line and scroll down to look for the new added “Security question” addition.The Remote Lock security question is a smart extra step to enable.JR Raphael, FoundryThat’ll let you create your own security question that’s then presented as an extra step at android.com/lock before any remote locking can occur — a smart and worthwhile addition, if you ask me.Now, before we call it a day...2 more recent additions worth checkingIn addition to the recently added and expanded options we just went over, now’s a fine time to revisit the general section of Android theft protection features that were added into the platform relatively recently — because, as I discovered for myself whilst looking into these newer expansions, some of ’em might not necessarily carry over on their own and remain active by default when you move into a new device.That means you won’t have the added measures of protection they offer unless you take the time to swim into your system settings and activate ’em again.So once more search your settings for theft protection — and, on the screen with all the related options:See if “Theft Detection Lock” is enabled. That’ll rely on your device’s sensors to detect the type of motion typically associated with someone snatching your phone and running off with it and then automatically lock the thing down if that ever happens.And double-check the status of “Offline Device Lock.” As its name suggests, that one automatically locks your phone if it goes offline, as another data-protecting safeguard.Remember: Android security shouldn’t be scary. And the more proactive steps you take now, the less you’ll need to worry whenever that next inevitable over-the-top headline arrives.Treat yourself to more non-alarmist Android knowledge with my free Android Intelligence newsletter. You’ll get three new things to try every Friday and an endless array of interesting life upgrades.
2026-03-04 10:45:00

Iran 'close' to choosing new leader, Israel warns Southern Lebanon to leave
Israel's military claims to be targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in the area. Hezbollah said it had targeted the headquarters of Israel Aerospace Industries.
2026-03-04 10:37:09

MEXC Ranks No. 1 in XAUT Perpetual Volume Globally, Demonstrating Strong Liquidity and User Activity
VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MEXC, the world's fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true zero-fee trading, has achieved No. 1 ranking across multiple major platforms in Tether Gold (XAUT) perpetual volume globally. This demonstrates the platform's...
2026-03-04 10:00:00

PENFOLDS APPOINTS TROYE SIVAN AS CREATIVE PARTNER
Unveiling a limited-edition Bin 389 collaboration during Paris Fashion Week PARIS, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Penfolds announced Troye Sivan as its new Creative Partner. The landmark multi-year collaboration will see the cultural phenomena lead the brand into new creative...
2026-03-04 10:00:00

Malaysia Airlines Debuts "Thousand-Mile Horse: Journeying Together in the Year of the Horse" Film, Marking Continued Momentum in China
SINGAPORE, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia Airlines has premiered its latest film for China and key global markets, "Thousand-Mile Horse: Journeying Together in the Year of the Horse." The film marks both the arrival of the Lunar New Year and a milestone in the airline's continued...
2026-03-04 09:59:00

Huawei Cloud Strengthens Data & AI Leadership in Thailand, Empowering Financial Institutions with Cloud-Native Database Innovation
BANGKOK, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei Cloud is strengthening its role as a strategic partner in Thailand's digital and AI-driven economy, empowering financial institutions to achieve secure, compliant, and scalable digital transformation through cloud-native innovation. At the...
2026-03-04 09:59:00

Budget blowouts, patient safety and 'toxic' workplace claims raised in inquiry into NT's Acacia patient record system
A hearing into the Northern Territory's controversial health patient record system Acacia has heard allegations of risks to patient safety and a "toxic" workplace culture.
2026-03-04 09:27:05

Thailand presents 'The New Thailand' vision at ITB Berlin 2026
Healing-led luxury, sustainable routes and hidden gems advance Thailand's world-class positioning in Europe under TAT's 'Unforgettable Experience: Healing is the New Luxury' concept BERLIN, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is unveiling the Kingdom's...
2026-03-04 09:00:00

Smart Communications Achieves CSA STAR Level 2 Certification, Deepening Its Commitment to Digital Trust and Secure Cloud Innovation in Singapore
With AWS Singapore infrastructure, Smart Communications enables secure, cloud-first digital customer interactions and enterprise-grade resilience SINGAPORE, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart CommunicationsTM, a leading technology company focused on helping highly regulated organisations...
2026-03-03 01:00:00

From Payments to Wealth: PhotonPay Unlocks New Growth with Strategic Hong Kong Financial Licenses
HONG KONG, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PhotonPay, a leading global digital financial infrastructure platform, today announced a significant milestone in its global regulatory strategy. The company has officially obtained the Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP) license from the Hong...
2026-03-03 01:00:00

Manulife Investments Targets Under-researched Singapore Small‐ and Mid‐Caps With New Income Strategy
Strategy developed under MAS EQDP to capture under-researched opportunities in Singapore equities SINGAPORE, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife Investments today announced the launch of the Manulife Singapore Opportunities Income Strategy ("the Strategy"), a Singapore-focused equity...
2026-03-03 01:00:00

Wellington economy struggles as rest of country starts to bounce back, figures show
The rest of the country is improving while Wellington sits at the bottom of the stack.
2026-03-03 01:00:00

Bill Clinton addresses Epstein ties and that hot tub photo in newly released video
The former US president says there was “nothing that I saw when I was around him that made me realise he was trafficking women”.
2026-03-03 00:57:12

Vet wins by-election to fill vacant Central Otago council seat
Andrew Dowling. Photo: Supplied Veterinarian Andrew Dowling will fill the Central Otago District Council seat left vacant when the previous councillor quit amid controversy.
2026-03-03 00:55:08

LNG price spike highlights risks for planned $1b NZ terminal
Experts warn a spot-market LNG strategy could expose New Zealand to price shocks.
2026-03-03 00:54:14

程序员既当客服又当“法务”,“一人公司”老板每天都干啥?
中新经纬报道 一台笔记本电脑、一个水杯和一只帆布袋,在共享办公空间里,苏魁的工位简单得有些“过分”。苏魁是北京哪吒互娱科技有限公司的创始人,也是这家公司的唯一员工。他开发的产品“龙骨动画”,是一款AI辅助的2D骨骼动画创作平台。近日,中新经纬走进集聚多家AI初创企业的中关村AI北纬社区(下称AI北纬社区),了解“一人公司”(One Person Company,OPC)模式下,创业者每天都要干些啥?中关村AI北纬社区 中新经纬 谢婧雯摄码农自学当博主、打官司上午10点,苏魁抵达工位。他打开电脑后,直接进入了后台系统,屏幕上显示着中国国内4700多名注册用户和海外1000多名用户的分布数据。在苏魁搭建的后台,用户可以上传用“龙骨动画”制作的作品。他每天一早会审核这些提交的内容,筛选后台上传的作品以及查看用户留言和功能需求。如果有用户提出平台还未有的新需求,他看到了就会考虑跟进。“目前作品库的上传量不大,很快就能看完。”既当老板,又是员工,一人公司的创始人每日需要在程序员、UP主、客服、营销等多个角色间无缝切换。技术出身的苏魁,创业后不得不自学了许多新技能。其中,“宣推”是最让他头疼的工作。因为“有出镜焦虑”,苏魁选择从知识传播做起吸引粉丝。自2025年5月起,苏魁在B站每周更新“龙骨动画”的使用教程,他表示这是宣推的主阵地。截至目前,他已经出了16期内容,有420多个粉丝。创业路上,苏魁甚至还有过被迫成为“法务”的难忘经历。他提到,公司初创时为了办理资质,找过一家代理机构。但办理中途,对方突然要求加价。协商无果后,对方拒不退款。“被逼得没办法,我去网上学怎么打官司。”苏魁回忆道,他提交了网上诉讼,查了对方公司的法人信息并打电话沟通,经过两个月才成功立案。经过法院调解,对方最终全额退款。一年成本不到5000元开工一小时,处理完前期琐碎的工作后,苏魁就全身心投入到编码开发中。当前阶段,他每日至少有6小时在写代码、做调试。苏魁现场演示了一遍“龙骨动画”的运行方式。进入创作页面,用户构建好人物骨架并绑定图片后,输入小人跳舞的指令,再点击“AI生成”,系统便开始自动生成关键帧动画。几分钟后,一个简单的跳舞动画便呈现出来。“龙骨动画”平台 中新经纬 谢婧雯摄随着国产模型的日益增多,如今苏魁还会采用腾讯的AI代码助手Cloud Studio和DeepSeek、豆包等AI工具辅助提升工作效率,这些免费工具大多数情况下可以替代一个月需花费15~20美元的国外同类产品。“如果不算我工资的话,算是能赚一点。”谈及账目,苏魁坦言,一人公司运营成本极低——公司注册2000多元、代理记账一年1000多元、服务器成本可忽略不计、AI token(Token是AI处理文本的最小单位)消耗1个月几十元。收入方面,苏魁介绍,目前“龙骨动画”国内版本采用订阅制,月费20元,年费200元。从2025年3月正式上线至今,付费用户约300人,总收入已有近万元。“龙骨动画”的用户大多是专业的骨骼动画从业者。苏魁表示,其中很多人已经在使用Spine(采用一次性买断制的动画平台)并付过费了,让他们改变使用习惯比较困难。因此,他计划未来更多面向小白用户和入门者进行宣传。尽管当前收入“微薄”,但“龙骨动画”的商业化正在不断推进。在中关村AI北纬社区,苏魁结识了一位从事动画软件销售的资深从业者,双方已初步达成合作意向。“他负责帮我把软件销售给有需要的人,比如高校。”苏魁解释,“我们可以按时间授权,也可以做私有化部署,看对方需求。”如果合作顺利,据苏魁估算,公司年销售额可能达到百万元级别,将回到苏魁之前的年薪水平。此外,苏魁提到,海外独立游戏开发者更多,而且他们更倾向于寻找降低成本的工具。“龙骨动画”的海外版本目前免费,已有黑山共和国、俄罗斯、加拿大等国家的用户注册。“许多人通过开源库了解到了我的产品。”苏魁今年的重点目标之一,就是在海外社交媒体上发力推广,并接入支付功能,实现海外业务的变现。他给自己定下的年度目标是注册用户达到10万。一人公司为何兴起?在创办“哪吒互娱”之前,苏魁曾在高途、趣加游戏、昆仑万维等科技公司担任过高级工程师和技术专家。2023年,ChatGPT带来的技术突破给苏魁带来巨大震撼。“让它写代码,几乎无法判断对方是人还是AI,甚至比我写得还好。”在那之后,苏魁开始思考,在AI辅助下,一个人是否也能完成过去一个小团队的工作。在2024年,他启动了“龙骨动画”的项目,用AI写代码、查Bug、生成动画,甚至构思宣传文案。苏魁在AI北纬社区工作 中新经纬 谢婧雯摄直到2025年11月,苏魁才听说“一人公司”这个概念,并发现自己恰好符合AI北纬社区的要求,于是选择入驻。“一人公司中,所有AI都是员工,而且它们是没有情绪的,只要指挥得当,下达的指令明确,就会得到很好的反馈。”苏魁认为,“一人公司”模式的兴起,与AI工具的成熟密不可分。在AI加持下,一个人的效率可能不输组织庞大的公司,而且决策链条极短,调整方向非常快。自2025年下半年至今,除了北京市,上海市、苏州市、杭州市、济南市等国内多个城市也已密集出台针对OPC的发展政策。以深圳为例,2026年1月14日发布的《深圳市打造人工智能OPC创业生态引领地行动计划(2026—2027年)》提到多项优惠政策,包括对新引进的博士、硕士、本科人才,分档给予最高10万元的入户补贴;为符合条件的创业者提供过渡性住房;对入库的鲲鹏青年创新创业项目,给予最高5万元创新创业奖励、最高100万元研发资助;为企业提供最高1000万元“训力券”、最高200万元“模型券”、最高200万元“语料券”......中关村Al北纬社区孵化器运营方代表、氪星创服董事长董博接受中新经纬采访时指出,推出AI北纬社区的核心目的是快速实现批量创新群体,通过人工智能工具形成细分行业领域的生态聚合,让更多青年伙伴通过AI工具实现更多场景应用,构建生态圈。据董博介绍,AI北纬社区目前聚集了120余家人工智能创新企业,孵化器入驻企业39家。其中,OPC规模企业(1至4人团队)26家,纯1人公司14家,覆盖AI+工业、AI+文化、AI+金融等领域。AI北纬社区评估OPC团队时,比较关注的内容有技术背景、学科优势以及过往产业垂直领域的从业经验等。对苏魁而言,加入AI北纬社区不仅获得了办公空间,还遇到了北大师妹、前公司同事,甚至潜在的销售渠道合作伙伴。据苏魁讲述,此前他一个人在家创业,心态不稳,总怀疑是不是走错路了。现在和更多创业者汇聚在一起时常交流,更有信心些。苏魁畅想,以后大公司可能不复存在,取而代之的是一人或极小的公司。在他看来,这是一种组织形式的进化。“未来可能每个人只需要提供自己最擅长的部分,更多的协作由AI平台完成。甚至,我们可能只需要提供电力,AI会自主发展......”相关阅读:女孩用AI问怎么下药杀人,两条人命没了。网友却说:死者的错,因为她太美了2亿美元也留不住?!从苹果到Meta,硅谷“最贵华人”转投OpenAI AI正在抢走你的饭碗!又一巨头宣布裁员4000人 最懂AI风险的人,被AI收拾了.... Meta的AI总监邮箱被AI清空,最后只能拔网线... 注:凡新西兰中文先驱网引用、摘录或转载自其他媒体的作品,其观点、内容真实性及知识产权均由原作者或原出处负责,新西兰中文先驱网不承担任何责任。如有侵权行为,请及时联系我们删除。如有任何问题或合作意向,请联系:news@chnet.co.nz。
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Ex-Hutt International Boys School staff member Anthony Francis avoids jail for child sex offending
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'No ethics at all': the 'cancel ChatGPT' trend is growing after OpenAI signs a deal with the US military
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Acwa Board of Directors names Dr. Samir J. Serhan Chief Executive Officer
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Ericsson announces participation in the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation to advance open, secure, and flexible network innovation
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2026-03-01 13:00:00

Trump talks regime change in Iran after attack, history suggests that could be very hard
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Wellkins Capital Limited Announces $4.6 Million Secured Mezzanine Note Opportunity for Victorian Residential Development
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Jetstar announces first direct Christchurch-Perth route
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Radiohead urges Ice to take down video using its song
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Kiwi Carlos Ulberg will fight for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 327 in Miami on April 12
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UFC 327: Carlos Ulberg v Jiri Prochazka for light heavyweight title to headline Miami card
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بھارت میں عملے کی غفلت سے کتا ہسپتال سے کٹی انسانی ٹانگ لے اْڑا
شملہ (نیٹ نیوز) بھارت میں انتظامیہ کی غفلت کے باعث کتا ہسپتال سے انسانی ٹانگ لے کر بھاگ گیا۔بھارتی میڈیا کے مطابق اس حوالے سے ایک ویڈیو بھی سامنے آئی جس میں شملہ کے اتل انسٹی ٹیوٹ آف میڈیکل سپر سپیشلٹیز کے باہر سے ایک کتے کو انسانی ٹانگ منہ میں دبائے بھاگتے ہوئے دیکھا گیا۔ویڈیو وائرل ہونے کے بعد حکام کی دوڑیں لگ گئیں اور پھر تحقیقات کی گئی جس سے.
2026-02-28 04:12:39

اے آئی ماڈلز انسانوں کے مقابلے میں جوہری جنگ شروع کرنے کے خواہشمند
واشنگٹن: (ویب ڈیسک) مصنوعی ذہانت کے ماڈلز انسانوں کے مقابلے میں جوہری جنگ شروع کرنے کے زیادہ خواہش مند ہیں۔امریکی میڈیا کے مطابق کنگز کالج لندن کے پروفیسر کینتھ پین کی مصنوعی ذہانت کے ماڈلز پر نئی تحقیق کے مطابق حقیقی دنیا کے اے آئی نظام وار گیمز فلم کی مشین کی طرح خونخوار ثابت ہو رہے ہیں۔برطانوی تحقیق کے مطابق اے آئی جوہری.
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کیا سر پر بار بار لگنے والی چوٹیں دماغی نقصان سے منسلک ہیں؟
لاہور(نیٹ نیوز )حالیہ تحقیق میں انکشاف ہوا ہے کہ سوزش کی بلند سطح دماغ کے سفید مادے (white matter of the brain) خصوصاً لمبک نظام میں ہونے والے نقصان سے منسلک ہے۔جریدے نیورولوجی میں شائع ہونے والی اس تحقیق کے مطابق سر پر بار بار چوٹیں لگنے سے پیدا ہونے والی سوزش اور اس کی بڑھتی ہوئی سطح دماغ کے سفید مادے کو پہنچنے والے نقصان سے منسلک ہے۔یہ تحقیق اس.
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کیا آپ پراسرار ’گھوسٹ ٹاؤن‘ کے بارے میں جانتے ہیں؟
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2026-02-28 04:11:51

Chris Wood set for April Nottingham Forest return in boost for All Whites
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2026-02-26 18:30:00

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A new rescue helicopter pad in the Mackenzie District, is the work of the community
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2026-02-26 18:27:02

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Tall Blacks coach Judd Flavell's praised his side's defensive tenacity during a 69-66 win over the Philippines in World Cup basketball qualifying at Manila
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2026-02-26 18:16:53

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2026-02-26 18:16:43

Cubans shoot ‘gunmen on speedboat carrying Molotov cocktails’
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2026-02-26 18:16:11

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Dennis Quaid thinks Donald Trump is "very funny" and "really genuine"
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2026-02-25 07:51:09

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2026-02-25 07:50:55

اطالوی شہر ی نے فیس نہ دینے کیلئے کتے کو کچرا پھینکنے کی تربیت دیدی
لاہور(نیٹ نیوز )اٹلی میں ایک شخص کو پکڑا گیا جس نے کچرا اٹھانے کی فیس سے بچنے کے لیے اپنے کتے کو ٹریننگ دی کہ وہ منہ میں کچرے کا تھیلہ اٹھا کر غیر مجاز مقامات پر پھینک دے۔اطالوی حکام کے مطابق اس شخص پر اپنے پالتو کتے کے ذریعے سڑک کنارے غیر قانونی طور پر کچرا پھنکوانے پر جرمانہ عائد کیا گیا ہے۔اس حوالے بتایا جاتا ہے کہ اٹلی کے جزیرہ سسلی کے شہر.
2026-02-25 07:49:27

برطانیہ: کافی شاپ کی غلطی نے خاتون کو امیر ترین بنا دیا
لاہور(نیٹ نیوز )برطانوی شہر نوٹنگھم سے تعلق رکھنے والی 29 سالہ کاروباری خاتون صوفی ڈاؤننگ ایک لمحے کے لیے دنیا کی سب سے امیر خاتون بن گئیں، جب ان کے گفٹ کارڈ پر 63 یورو کوادرلین (63 کے بعد 15 صفر) ظاہر ہوئے۔ یہ رقم ایلون مسک کی دولت سے تقریباً 100000 گنا زیادہ اور عالمی معیشت سے 670 گنا زیادہ ہے۔بی بی سی کے مطابق صوفی ڈاؤننگ کو کرسمس پر کافی شاپ.
2026-02-25 07:49:03

’ورک فرام ہوم‘ سے انکار پر بہترین ملازم مستعفی
لاہور(نیٹ نیوز )دبئی میں قائم ایک کمپنی کے شریک بانی نے انتظامی غلطی تسلیم کرتے ہوئے اعتراف کیا ہے کہ ورک فرام ہوم کی ایک سادہ درخواست مسترد کرنے کے باعث ان کا بہترین ملازم ادارہ چھوڑ گیا۔غیر ملکی میڈیا رپورٹس کے مطابق دبئی کی کمپنی کے مالک کا مذکورہ بیان سوشل میڈیا پلیٹ فارم لنکڈ ان پر وائرل ہو گیا۔کمپنی کے شریک بانی ملک اے نے اپنی پوسٹ میں لکھا.
2026-02-25 07:47:47

ذیا بیطس کے مریضوں کیلئے انقلابی آکسیجن جیل تیار
لاہور(نیٹ نیوز )یونیورسٹی آف کیلیفورنیا، ریورسائیڈ کے محققین نے بیٹری سے چلنے والا ایک انقلابی آکسیجن جیل تیار کیا ہے جو ذیابیطس کے مریضوں کے دیرینہ زخموں کو تیزی سے بھرنے میں مدد دے سکتا ہے۔ یہ جیل انفیکشن کم کرتے ہوئے اور ممکنہ طور پر اعضا کاٹنے (امپیوٹیشن) سے بھی بچا سکتا ہے۔یہ جدید جیل مشکل سے بھرنے والے ٹشوز تک مسلسل آکسیجن پہنچاتا.
2026-02-25 07:47:33

برطانیہ میں ’بلڈ رین‘ کا امکان، ماہرین نے وجہ بتا دی
لاہور(نیٹ نیوز )یورپی ماحولیاتی ادارے CAMS کے سائنسدانوں نے خبردار کیا ہے کہ برطانیہ میں ’بلڈ رین‘ یعنی سرخ بارش کا امکان ہے۔رپورٹس کے مطابق حالیہ دنوں میں برطانیہ کے مختلف علاقوں میں مسلسل بارشیں ہو رہی ہیں اور بعض مقامات پر رواں سال تقریباً روزانہ بارش ریکارڈ کی گئی ہے۔ماہرین کا کہنا ہے کہ صحرائے اعظم (صحارا) سے اٹھنے والی سرخ گرد کی.
2026-02-25 07:47:20

آسٹریلیا: شاپکز کھلونوں کا بڑا کلیکشن، خاتون نے ریکارڈ بنا دیا
لاہور(نیٹ نیوز )آسٹریلیا کی ایک خاتون نے شاپکنز کھلونوں کی 2656 مختلف اشیاء جمع کر کے گینیز ورلڈ ریکارڈ قائم کر دیا۔آسٹریلیا کی ریاست کوئنزلینڈ کے علاقے مریبا سے تعلق رکھنے والے الیکسا زرسٹک کے مطابق جب وہ 7 برس کی تھیں تو اسکول میں ایک ہم جماعت اپنے ساتھ شاپکنز ٹوائز لایا تھا جس کے بعد سے یہ کھلونے ان کو پسند ہیں۔الیکسا نے بتایا کہ انہوں.
2026-02-25 07:47:08

Moa Point sewage disaster: Wellington Mayor Andrew Little wants to reopen impacted beaches as soon as this weekend
A rāhui is in place, but the mayor says people may soon make their own calls on the risk.
2026-02-23 22:00:00

Waikato: Police renew appeal for sightings of missing 14-year-old Maiah
Maiah, 14, has not been seen since February 12 in Ngāruawāhia.
2026-02-23 21:58:38

1 in 3 Kiwis have less than $500 in savings as people grapple with high costs – Westpac
More than a third of New Zealanders have a savings balance of less than $500, according to new data from Westpac.
2026-02-23 21:57:30

A child's been hit by a car on on Christchurch's Ferry Road, in Woolston, and is seriously injured
A child's been hit by a car on on Christchurch's Ferry Road, in Woolston, and is seriously injured
2026-02-23 21:57:07

Warriors co-captain to leave next season for ‘personal reasons’
Mitchell Barnett granted an early contract release to return to Australia in 2027 to be closer to family.
2026-02-23 21:56:50

Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett leaving at end of NRL season due to ‘personal reasons’
Mitch Barnett has been granted a release on compassionate grounds.
2026-02-23 21:55:17

Warriors co-captain Mitchell Barnett to leave at end of 2026 season
Mitchell Barnett will leave the Auckland-based NRL club at the end of the season for personal reasons.
2026-02-23 21:54:43

澳洲超模回忆与安德鲁王子“可怕”经历!遭对方尾随至岸边,幸获好心路人搭救
本文转发自微信公众号:今日悉尼就在声名狼藉的安德鲁·蒙巴顿-温莎(Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor)被捕后的第二天,澳洲知名超模兼作家 Tara Moss 在社交平台 Instagram 上公开了一段尘封二十多年的“可怕”遭遇。Tara Moss分享了她与安德鲁·蒙巴顿-温莎的一次遭遇,她现在觉得这段往事令人“后怕”。游艇聚会后的变故Moss 回忆道,这起往事发生在二十多年前。当时她通过悉尼一家模特经纪公司的邀请,前往一艘游艇参加活动。由于受邀名单中包含澳洲名流以及一位她非常仰慕的前总理,这让 Moss 觉得那是一场“非常正规”的社交场合。然而好景不长,随着夜色深沉,名流们纷纷离去,船上的氛围发生了微妙的变化。Moss 表示,当时现场只剩下她、安德鲁王子,以及负责接待王子的罗斯柴尔德家族(Rothschilds)成员。据她描述,对方当时一直强调王子只是想“低调行事”并“玩得开心”。随后,安德鲁王子走过来坐在 Moss 身边,试图用一种典型的“青少年式哈欠扩胸动作”顺势搂住她的肩膀。Moss 称那一幕非常尴尬,因为王子在做动作时,肘部的麻骨重重地撞在了船舷上。深夜尾随与惊险脱身察觉到局势不妙后,Moss 执意要求乘坐水上出租车回岸。令她始料未及的是,安德鲁王子竟然也跟了下来,并一路上一直尾随着她,其安保人员则在后方小跑跟随。Tara Moss以其畅销书闻名,包括《意大利秘密》和《巴黎幽灵》。“那一刻真的让人非常不舒服,”Moss 说道。所幸在悉尼岸边寻找出租车时,路边车内的一对陌生夫妇察觉到了她的窘迫。对方主动询问她是否需要搭便车,并迅速将她拉进车内带离现场,才让她得以摆脱王子的纠缠。“名流诱饵”的陷阱Moss 直言,虽然当晚没有发生实质性的不轨行为,但那种感觉极差。随着近期爱泼斯坦文件的披露,她开始关注到罗斯柴尔德家族与被定罪的恋童癖杰弗里·爱泼斯坦(Jeffrey Epstein)之间的财务往来,以及安德鲁王子与爱泼斯坦的密切联系。Moss 进一步揭露称,此类活动往往将名流和高层人士作为“诱饵”,以此营造安全、合法的假象,从而诱使模特产生安全感并前往游艇、私人岛屿或农场。结合近期披露的新闻,Moss 表示现在回想起来这段往事依然令人“后怕”且“倍感恐怖”。在讲述的最后,她再次向当年伸出援手的那对夫妇表达了诚挚的谢意。相关阅读:我是女王的儿子!爆料称安德鲁被赶时崩溃,查尔斯早知道内幕?400年来首位!生日当天被捕!从女王最宠爱的儿子到如今这个下场......堂堂英国王子,为了讨好炼铜富豪,把英国绝密商业底牌卖了个精光... “卖国王子”要怎么判?爱泼斯坦案曝英王室安德鲁跪地逗女照!威廉凯特大怒,为自保公开邀请警察彻查?新一波!安德鲁在爱泼斯坦豪宅待9天,各种学生妹进出!爱泼斯坦出面摆平富家孩子杀人案!注:凡新西兰中文先驱网引用、摘录或转载自其他媒体的作品,其观点、内容真实性及知识产权均由原作者或原出处负责,新西兰中文先驱网不承担任何责任。如有侵权行为,请及时联系我们删除。如有任何问题或合作意向,请联系:news@chnet.co.nz。
2026-02-23 21:52:58

密集开发新政出现严重后果,奥克兰居民陷入“停车噩梦”
新西兰中文先驱网 居安 综合报道 奥克兰居民对高密度住宅区停车位不足的问题愈发不满,结果是人们“能停哪儿就停哪儿”。此前,政府宣布修订住房容量目标,计划在奥克兰新增160万套住房,并且不设最低停车位要求。奥克兰居民Andrea Nicol说,位于Massey的Cherry Tree Place是一条100米长的无尾路,由于路边停满车辆,“通行极其困难。”“这条路一次只能通过一辆车,也没有空间靠边让行,所以人们会借用别人的车道掉头,然后倒车上Don Buck Rd......那是一条非常繁忙的道路。”Nicol表示,这对她78岁的父亲以及其他年长居民来说是个严重问题,因为“根本没有办法”让救护车驶入这条街。“这里有27套公寓,每套只有一个车位,所以大家只能随处停车。”“草坪边、马路牙子、黄色禁停线......车停的到处都是。”街上还有29套空置房屋待售,预计车辆数量还会进一步增加。一名不愿透露姓名的Glendowie居民表示,取消最低停车位要求“非常荒谬”。他说,在Roberta Ave靠近路口的位置,两栋原有住宅被17套单元房取代,导致路边停放的车辆明显增多。“现在任何时候,外面大约都有8到10辆车停着。”他说。“这让往某个方向转弯变得很危险,因为视线几乎完全被挡住。”这名经常骑自行车的居民还认为,不应当优先建设自行车道而牺牲停车位。“我支持自行车道,但为了修一条车道就去掉本来就不多的停车位,这太疯狂了......这是把意识形态置于常识之上。”他说。“如果警车或救护车需要通过怎么办?”他说,在Glen Innes的Taniwha St,人们被迫把车停在黄色禁停线、人行道上和草坪边。另一名奥克兰居民Jacqui Knowles在她居住的Birkdale的Salisbury Rd,曾多次把违规停放的车辆拖走。她说,有人把车紧贴着她家车道口停放,完全挡住她的视线,使她驶出车道时不得不把车开到马路中间才能观察路况。“我看不到路上的来车,所以大多数时候倒车出来都只能碰运气,希望不会被撞。”Knowles曾写信给奥克兰交通局,但对方并未作出任何改变。她表示,主干道Eskdale Rd进行填充式住宅开发后,停放车辆数量明显增加。“市议会需要在路面画线,标明车辆距离车道口可以停多近。”她说。根据道路使用规则,在距离车道入口一米范围内停车属于违法行为。相关阅读:重磅!政府将大幅下调奥克兰住房建设目标,各地的开发密度有巨变!重磅!政府考虑对奥克兰住房建设规划进行重大调整!这些地方或不再允许密集开发奥克兰艰难通过新密度规划:市议会吵成一片,市长大喊“让开发商赚钱”奥克兰分区改革惹激烈争议:从中区到东区,多地要建密集型高层住宅!重磅!奥克兰将大规模调整城市规划,许多地区可密集开发!回旋镖!奥克兰数十万套住宅将取消三层开发许可,大量区域打破高度限制!注:本文为新西兰中文先驱网编译/原创,欢迎转发分享;但严禁复制等未经授权的非法使用。违反上述声明者,本网将追究其相关法律责任。使用授权请联系news@chnet.co.nz。chineseherald.co.nz All Rights Reserved 版权所有
2026-02-23 21:52:12

Samoa airport fee increase sparks wrath of global airline group, concern for diaspora and tourism
Surge in fees from next week will impact tourists and diaspora, airlines say.
2026-02-23 21:51:53

Motorcycle crash blocks Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd
A crash involving a motorcycle on Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd near Mt Crichton has blocked traffic in both directions this afternoon, police say.
2026-02-21 02:08:39

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd crash
A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries in a crash on Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd near Mt Crichton this afternoon.
2026-02-21 02:08:39

Motorbike crash blocks Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd
Police have urged motorists to avoid the area.
2026-02-21 02:03:22

Quiz: The Really Hard Word ... generosity bestowing money on others
One word, one clue, one minute. Can you solve today’s Hard Word?
2026-02-21 02:00:00

Teacher Barry Fitz-Gerald loses licence after partner Ben Macaran abuses special needs student in their home
Barry Fitz-Gerald had good intentions. His partner Ben Macaran didn't.
2026-02-21 02:00:00

Glen Eden crash victim identified as 22-year-old Lakota Byrne
A 22-year-old has been identified as the woman who died after a car crash in West Auckland.
2026-02-21 01:57:30

The country's first research-informed cyberbullying programme is now available
The country's first research-informed cyberbullying programme is now available
2026-02-21 01:57:00

Taranaki exhibition gives voice to native species
It aims to bring attention to legislative failures that enabled the exploitation of waterways and undermine hapū authority in enacting kaitiakitanga.
2026-02-21 01:52:15

'Dumpin' Donuts': Auckland business denies claims of illegal doughnut disposal
Dunkin' Donuts have denied that one of their Auckland stores illegally dumped food.
2026-02-21 01:47:22

Daniel Radcliffe expects Harry Potter TV series star Dominic McLaughlin to upstage him in the role
The 36-year-old actor played the titular wizard in the hugely successful film franchise based on J.K. Rowling's novels and has predicted that Dominic will be better in the part than he was.
2026-02-21 01:47:02

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Following the unprecedented arrest of the brother of a monarch, King Charles III said the law must take its course and sought to reassure the public that he would continue to serve them.
2026-02-19 16:12:02

Formula 1: Liam Lawson continues strong pre-season testing, posts top 10 time in Bahrain
The Kiwi was solid, and got through 106 laps of the Sakhir circuit.
2026-02-19 16:09:52

Martin Lundstedt Not Standing for Re-Election to Autoliv Board of Directors
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced that Mr. Martin Lundstedt, a current member of the Board of Directors (the "Board"), has elected not to stand for re-election. Mr....
2026-02-19 16:08:00

The Elder Scrolls 6 isn't going to be like Starfield says Todd Howard, and will instead be in the studio's 'classic style'
Todd Howard has suggested that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be more like the studio's past games than the likes of Starfield.
2026-02-19 16:04:30

How much Stanley Bay School spent on legal fees during principal Emma Tolmie’s leave
The money would have almost fully funded the staff development at the Devonport school.
2026-02-19 16:03:00

Media Insider: MediaWorks radio stations primed for sale; Media boss working from home after complaint; Top all-female podcast loses a voice
MediaWorks leader working from home after complaint; Firm behind cheeky ad shuts for good.
2026-02-19 16:01:31

Winter Olympics: Why the Games have been so controversial
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified over a war tribute helmet.
2026-02-19 16:01:00

Cultural skills framework for Army personnel paused after leadership concerns raised
The implementation of a cultural skills framework for Army personnel has been paused after concerns were raised with the Defence Minister about potential requirements for leaders to know waiata and karakia off by heart.
2026-02-19 16:00:22

ComCom hit by wave of top-level resignations
Competition regulator has more to do, with less money and less staff to do it – but its chair insists he’s not worriedThe post ComCom hit by wave of top-level resignations appeared first on Newsroom.
2026-02-19 16:00:00

Why house prices aren’t going to bounce back quickly – and that’s a good thing – Editorial
OPINION: The Reserve Bank now sees only gradual house price gains, in line with incomes.
2026-02-19 16:00:00

Al Sadd join Al Duhail in Round of 16, Al Gharafa exit
Doha: Al Sadd SC secured a place in the AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 despite a 4 1 defeat to Saudi Arabia s Al Ittihad Club at the Jassim Bi...
2026-02-18 06:19:33

پورے ملک میں صرف سندھ میں بااختیار بلدیاتی نظام ہے، ناصر شاہ
واسا پہلے ہی میئر کے ماتحت، کراچی کا واٹربورڈ بھی میئرکے پاس ہے:صوبائی وزیر کراچی(آئی این پی ) وزیر بلدیات سندھ سید ناصر حسین شاہ نے کہا ہے کہ پورے ملک میں صرف سندھ میں بااختیار بلدیاتی نظام نافذ ہے۔ایک انٹرویو میں انہوں نے کہا ڈپٹی میئر، ٹائون وائس چیئرمینز کو بھی بااختیار کیا جارہا ہے۔ناصرحسین شاہ نے کہا کہ پورے ملک میں صرف.
2026-02-18 06:19:28

نجی شعبے کو بینکوں کی جانب سے قرضوں کی فراہمی میں نمایاں اضافہ
کراچی (آئی این پی )نجی شعبے کو بینکوں کی جانب سے قرضوں کی فراہمی میں سالانہ بنیاد پر 6.
2026-02-18 06:18:55

روایتی کھیلوں کو زندہ رکھنے کیلئے وادی کالاش میں دو روزہ میلہ
مقامی کھیل ہِم غال ،برفانی پولو اورکشتی کے مقابلے بھی توجہ کا مرکز رہےثقافتی شناخت اور روایتی کھیلوں کو زندہ رکھنے کی اہم کاوش قرار دیا جا رہا ہےچترال(آئی این پی )چترال کی وادی کالاش کے گاں شیخاندہ بمبوریت میں دو روزہ مقامی سرمائی کھیلوں کے میلے کا آغاز ہوگیا ۔ لوئر چترال کی ضلعی انتظامیہ کے زیرِ اہتمام منعقد ہونے والا یہ میلہ علاقے کی.
2026-02-18 06:18:06

سکالرشپس کیلئے منتخب بنگلہ دیشی طلبہ کا پہلا دستہ پاکستان پہنچ گیا
ائیرپورٹ پر پرتپاک استقبال،45 طلبہ پاکستان کی معروف جامعات میں مختلف شعبوں میں اعلی تعلیم حاصل کریں گے کراچی(آئی این پی )بنگلا دیش نالج کوریڈور کے تحت علامہ محمد اقبال اسکالرشپس کے لیے منتخب کیے گئے بنگلا دیشی طلبہ کا پہلا دستہ پاکستان پہنچ گیا۔45 طلبہ پر مشتمل یہ بیچ پاکستان کی معروف جامعات میں مختلف شعبوں میں اعلی تعلیم.
2026-02-18 06:17:33

'A toxic place': The horrific abuse that drove Liam Lawson to delete social media
Liam Lawson has revealed he deleted social media from his personal devices after copping online abuse.
2026-02-18 06:16:30

CHI Al Shaqab gallops into action with world’s best
Doha, Qatar: World class equestrian sport continues in Doha as the star studded Concours Hippique International (CHI) Al Shaqab Presented by Longines...
2026-02-18 06:15:27

پنجاب حکومت کو سرکاری ملازمین کا حق دینا پڑے گا: حافظ نعیم الرحمان
کہ اقتدار میں بیٹھے لوگ ایسا ماحول بنانا چاہتے ہیں جیسے پنجاب میں دودھ کی نہریں بہہ رہی ہیں، ملازمین کی لیو انکیشمنٹ، پنشن اور دیگر مراعات ختم کی جا رہی ہیں:دھرنے میں شریک ملازمین سے خطابلاہور(آئی این پی) امیرجماعت اسلامی حافظ نعیم الرحمان نے کہا ہے پنجاب حکومت کو سرکاری ملازمین کو ان کا حق دینا پڑے گا۔سرکاری ملازمین کیدھرنے کے.
2026-02-18 06:14:36

بانی پی ٹی آئی کی صحت کے حوالے سے اہم پیش رفت ہوئی ہے: طارق فضل چودھری
چند دنوں میں پہلا انجکشن لگایا جائے گا ایک ماہ بعد دوسرا انجکشن لگایا جائے گا جس سے طبیعت میں مزید بہتری متوقع ہے:میڈیا سے گفتگواسلام آباد(آن لائن)پارلیمانی امور کے وزیر ڈاکٹر طارق فضل چودھری نے کہا ہے بانی پی ٹی آئی کی صحت کے حوالے سے اہم پیش رفت ہوئی ہے۔ آئندہ چند دنوں میں انہیں پہلا انجکشن لگایا جائے گا ‘ایک.
2026-02-18 06:14:12

پنجاب میںاب ادائیگی کیش نہیں، ڈیجیٹل ہو گی : حکومت
صوبہ بھر کے تمام کاروباری ،تاجر اور پرچون پر کیو آر کوڈ آویزاں کیا جائے:مراسلہ جاریلاہور(پبلک نیوز) اب پیمنٹ کیش نہیں۔۔۔ ڈیجیٹل ہوگی۔ پنجاب حکومت نے واضح حکم جاری کردیا۔پنجاب حکومت نے ہدایت کی ہے کاروباری لین دین کیور آر کوڈ اور راست کے ذریعے کیا جائے۔مراسلے میں کہا گیا ہے صوبہ بھر کے تمام کاروباری ،تاجر اور پرچون پر کیو آر.
2026-02-18 06:13:36

Chloë Sevigny wants to celebrate the inclusivity and diversity of New York fashion
The 51-year-old star - who was born in Massachusetts and raised in Connecticut - lives in Manhattan with her husband Siniša Mackovic and their AGE-year-old boy Vanja, and she is glad that Myth Magazine has launched to shine a light on the city's style scene.
2026-02-16 20:27:05

A jury's heard grisly details about the death and dismemberment of a Christchurch man - whose remains were found in the boot of his own car
A jury's heard grisly details about the death and dismemberment of a Christchurch man - whose remains were found in the boot of his own car
2026-02-16 20:27:03

Attempted toddler abduction caught on camera, dad says ‘survival instinct kicked in’ as scuffle occurred
A stranger tried to snatch a toddler from her mother at an Italian supermarket, CCTV footage shows.
2026-02-16 20:26:20

Police negotiating in rooftop standoff at Moore Wilson’s
Police are speaking to a person refusing to come down from scaffolding at Moore Wilson’s supermarket in Masterton on Tuesday morning.
2026-02-16 20:25:47

Traffic into Wellington at a stand still after two-vehicle crash
One person is reported to have serious injuries, while two lanes heading southbound are blocked.
2026-02-16 20:25:40

Young students stranded at North Shore stop as packed bus drives by, Auckland Transport adds service after complaints
Auckland Transport will trial an extra afternoon service this week.
2026-02-16 20:20:17

Was a former All Black singing the national anthem really New Zealand’s favourite sporting moment of 2025?
Come on folks, it should have been a landslide. The sight of Geordie Beamish roaring down the home straight in the 3000m steeplechase final at the world athletics championships was spine-tingling.
2026-02-16 20:19:08

Oscar winning actor Robert Duvall dies
Robert Duvall at the Golden Globe Awards in 2015. Photo: Reuters Oscar winner Robert Duvall, a versatile actor who made lasting impressions in a range of parts from starring to supporting roles like the napalm-loving colonel of "Apocalypse Now" or the spectral Boo Radley in "To Kill a Mockingbird," has died at age 95, his wife said in a Facebook post.
2026-02-16 20:18:48

Person dies following crash in Auckland
Police say a person has died following a crash in the Auckland suburb of Glen Eden last night, February 16. The two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hepburn Road and Great North Road was reported at around 11.12pm. “One person suffered critical injuries and was transported to hospital, where they have died,” police say. “Two [...]The post Person dies following crash in Auckland appeared first on Times.
2026-02-16 20:12:34

Auckland Lunar New Year guide: Lantern Festival and top free events
Lanterns, lion dances, fireworks and K-pop feature in family-friendly line-ups.
2026-02-16 20:01:00

QSE index opens week lower
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index started the week lower on Sunday, slipping 15.54 points, or 0.13%, to 11,500 points at the s...
2026-02-15 10:26:20

Raising retirement age brandishes a sharp two-edged challenge
Analysis: Talk of a 'silver tsunami' highlights the impact on those in the path of the rising costs; it disregards those in the waveThe post Raising retirement age brandishes a sharp two-edged challenge appeared first on Newsroom.
2026-02-15 09:15:03

The visibility mirage: Why AI pilots keep stalling between ambition and impact
AI execution is hard but when leaders close the gap between ambition and impact, they can turn AI pilots into meaningful progress.
2026-02-15 09:00:00

Middle distance runner Sam Ruthe has been unable to replicate his stunning mile earlier this month at another indoor event in North Carolina
Middle distance runner Sam Ruthe has been unable to replicate his stunning mile earlier this month at another indoor event in North Carolina
2026-02-15 08:57:05

US teen Lutkenhaus breaks world junior indoor 800m record
Washington, United States: American athletics prodigy CooperLutkenhausbroke the world junior indoor 800 meters record on Saturday with a victory in 1m...
2026-02-15 08:37:29

NEMA is warning people in large swathes of the North Island to prepare for bad weather overnight
NEMA is warning people in large swathes of the North Island to prepare for bad weather overnight
2026-02-15 08:17:05

Frog toxins used to poison Alexei Navalny the latest in long history of Russian chemical attacks
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a rare and lethal toxin found in the skin of poison dart frogs, five European countries have said. It's not the first time the country has been accused of poisoning its enemies.
2026-02-15 08:07:05

Seven-metre swells possible as severe weather hits Wellington
MetService warns swells could reach seven metres on Wellington’s south coast.
2026-02-15 07:17:02

Warriors playmaker limps off in Māori All Stars’ dramatic draw
Te Maire Martin was an early casualty from the clash against the Indigenous All Stars in Hamilton, which turned into a thrilling stalemate.
2026-02-15 07:15:56

Christchurch boil water notice: Bacteria found in eastern suburbs’ supply
Residents living in eastern suburbs received emergency alerts to their phones.
2026-02-14 00:28:52

Black Foils skipper Peter Burling's experiences with a wild Waitemata Harbour has him expecting enthralling racing for this weekend's Auckland stop of SailGP
Black Foils skipper Peter Burling's experiences with a wild Waitemata Harbour has him expecting enthralling racing for this weekend's Auckland stop of SailGP
2026-02-14 00:26:59

Christchurch boil water notice issued in public health alert
The Christchurch City Council has issued a public health alert, advising of the need to boil all drinking water, in a large portion of the city.
2026-02-14 00:25:34

Wine village will lose key roads in severe floods
Access to South Wairarapa could be severely restricted with a second bridge now off limits during flooding. Photo: Supplied / LDR Large parts of South Wairarapa could become inaccessible in the event of severe flooding, with two of the three key access routes into Martinborough set to close in severe weather.
2026-02-14 00:22:36

Victoria Beckham is her own "fussiest customer"
The 51-year-old designer is very hands-on with her eponymous beauty brand and spends a long time working on new products until she feels they are "truly best in class".
2026-02-14 00:21:45

Saying 'I do' on Valentine's Day will cost you
Flowers are a significant cost at weddings. Photo: Getty Images Thinking of saying "I do" on Valentine's Day? A celebrant warns February 14, the most romantic day of the year, may not be the cheapest.
2026-02-14 00:10:20

Saying 'I do' on Valentine's Day costly
Flowers are a significant cost at weddings. Photo: Getty Images Thinking of saying "I do" on Valentine's Day? A celebrant warns February 14, the most romantic day of the year, may not be the cheapest.
2026-02-14 00:10:20

Scotty James wins silver medal in snowboard halfpipe at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games
Scotty James has fallen short of an elusive Olympic gold, instead claiming a second silver medal in the snowboard halfpipe.
2026-02-14 00:07:00

Otorohanga resident are still assessing the devastation caused by last night's heavy downpours
Otorohanga resident are still assessing the devastation caused by last night's heavy downpours
2026-02-14 00:06:59

Man dies in Ōtorohanga floodwaters, more wild weather on the way
A man has died after his vehicle became submerged in floodwaters while travelling on SH39 overnight.
2026-02-14 00:02:37

Swiss to vote on proposal by anti-immigration party to cap population at 10 million
The federal statistics office says Switzerland had 9.1 million people as of the end of the third quarter of 2025.
2026-02-12 14:37:26

Tired of Liquid Glass and Siri delays? iOS 26.3 now lets you switch to Android in just four taps
Apple’s iOS 26.3 update makes it easier to switch to Android in just a few taps.
2026-02-12 14:28:02

Indian unions and farmers stage a nationwide strike over recent trade deals with US and New Zealand
In parliament, lawmakers from opposition political parties demanded that the government scrap the US trade deal and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the slogan “Narendra Modi, surrender Modi.”
2026-02-12 13:53:39

YY Group's Director of Southeast Asia Ken Teng Receives HAPA Hospitality Service Entrepreneur Award
Recognition Celebrates Excellence in Hospitality Service and Leadership in the Malaysian Market SINGAPORE, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) ("YY Group" or the "Company"), a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facilities...
2026-02-12 13:30:00

FIFA names Aleph exclusive partner for multimedia distribution and commercialization of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aleph, a global digital advertising company operating at the intersection of media and cross-border payments, said today that it has been appointed by FIFA as the exclusive partner to lead commercialization and multimedia distribution of...
2026-02-12 13:28:00

Manchester United owner and former British America’s Cup backer Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologises for offensive anti-immigrant comments
The billionaire co-owner of Manchester United faced criticism by both political leaders and fans after he said the UK had been “colonised’’ by immigrants.
2026-02-12 13:06:53

EU leaders meet to counter pressure from Russia, China and Trump
EU leaders will also debate new financial instruments to protect the bloc in a global trading system rocked by Trump's blitzkrieg of tariffs and China's restriction of critical mineral exports.
2026-02-12 12:54:43

Blooming dahlias set to amaze
Convener Noreen Thomas takes a moment to enjoy a display of dahlias during preparations for the South Island National Dahlia Show, being held at the Gore Town & Country Club on February 21 and 22. PHOTOS: GERRIT DOPPENBERG. More than 500 dahlias will be amaze and enthral visitors to the Gore Town & Country Club next week.
2026-02-11 04:49:23

Salvation Army calls on govt to increase food aid
The Salvation Army is warning that families are starving and it wants the government to urgently increase food aid. Photo: RNZ/Mark Papalii By Penny Smith of RNZThe Salvation Army is warning that families are starving and it wants the government to urgently increase food aid.
2026-02-11 04:46:56

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent chats congress mass exodus and Nancy Guthrie case updates
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about today's biggest news in the USA. Congress is seeing a mass exodus with 51 House members and nine senators choosing to not stand for re-election this year. Mitchinson said the departures have been partially attributed to a 'toxic partisan atmosphere'.They also spoke about the news that one person has been detained over kidnapping of TV anchor, Savannah Guthrie's, mother Nancy Guthrie. LISTEN ABOVE
2026-02-11 04:46:23

One- and two-year mortgages are most popular again, ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt says
The bank was caught off guard by a December surge of borrowers fixing for longer terms.
2026-02-11 04:44:20

Moa Point failure: Wellington Water won't speak on inquiry issues
Wellington Water says it will not be able to provide "any further public statements regarding aspects of the Moa Point incident and response that may be included in the inquiry".
2026-02-11 04:43:11

Out of control Dunedin university party weeks sparks police concern
Senior sergeant Craig Dinnissen called for a "significant culture change" and for students to embrace social responsibility.
2026-02-11 04:41:53

‘Best crowd’ for years at Gore A&P Show
Gore A&P Society president Martin Powley said the turnout for the 143rd Gore A&P show on Saturday was the "best crowd we’ve had for many a year".
2026-02-11 04:41:24

Super Rugby Pacific will kick off this weekend with a swag of stars on the sidelines
Super Rugby Pacific will kick off this weekend with a swag of stars on the sidelines
2026-02-11 04:37:05

Helicopters battle vegetation fire in Bell Block, Taranaki; emergency alert issued
An emergency alert has been issued, urging people to stay inside and close their windows.
2026-02-11 04:35:29

Hospital milestone marked
Balclutha Hospital’s Centenary reunion brought a mass gathering of medical professionals to Balclutha’s Te Pou Ō Mata-Au, Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre (TPŌMA) on Saturday. Photos: Nick Brook About 135 former andcurrent staff gathered for the Balclutha Hospital 100th anniversary reunion on Saturday.
2026-02-11 04:33:13

Auckland trains back on schedule after ‘faulty’ track work fixed
Auckland Transport had warned of 'frustrating' train delays.
2026-02-09 18:39:51

Councils push back on ‘one-size-fits-all’ rates cap
Councils say they can’t support a one-size fits all rates cap, and warn the impact of wide-sweeping national reforms haven’t been adequately thought out.
2026-02-09 18:37:37

Confirmation the Black Foils expect to start this weekend's Sail GP regatta in Auckland
Confirmation the Black Foils expect to start this weekend's Sail GP regatta in Auckland
2026-02-09 18:37:03

Markets rebound led by technology stocks
Global stocks are recovering from last week's volatility that was triggered by concerns artificial intelligence models could destabilise traditional software companies.
2026-02-09 18:30:41

Dutch speedskater wins women's 1000 Olympic gold with fiancé Jake Paul in the stands
Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam claimed her first gold medal in an Olympic-record time in the women's 1000 meters at the Milan Cortina Games.
2026-02-09 18:27:32

King stands ready to help police with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation, palace says
It comes after Thames Valley Police confirmed on Tuesday it was assessing information provided to them that former prince Andrew had passed late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein confidential reports while the former royal was British trade envoy more than a decade ago.
2026-02-09 18:27:04

Former counsel for the terrorist who shot and killed 51 worshippers in Christchurch mosques in 2019 - will be back in the Court of Appeal today
Former counsel for the terrorist who shot and killed 51 worshippers in Christchurch mosques in 2019 - will be back in the Court of Appeal today
2026-02-09 18:27:04

Kelsey Parker has paid an emotional tribute to her late husband Tom Parker, after his death changed the way she saw the world "forever"
The 35-year-old motivational speaker took to Instagram to mark World Cancer Day by remembering her late husband, The Wanted singer Tom, who died in 2022, aged 33, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour more than a year earlier.
2026-02-09 18:21:45

'A cascade of errors': Johnathon Taituma died after St John ambulance delays, coroner finds
By the time an ambulance got to the 43-year-old, about an hour and 40 minutes later, he was dead.
2026-02-09 18:19:37

A Christchurch high school teacher's lost her bid to keep her name secret, over a sexual relationship with a teenage student
A Christchurch high school teacher's lost her bid to keep her name secret, over a sexual relationship with a teenage student
2026-02-09 18:17:03

T20 cricket World Cup: New Zealand Black Caps defeat Afghanistan
Follow all the cricket action from MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
2026-02-08 08:19:28

Sprinter Zoe Hobbs has seared her competition with a scorching win at the Sir Graham Douglas Invitational athletics meet in Auckland
Sprinter Zoe Hobbs has seared her competition with a scorching win at the Sir Graham Douglas Invitational athletics meet in Auckland
2026-02-08 08:17:05

Island Bay Festival cancels water-based activities due to sewage spill but thousands still attend
Blessing of the Boats was cancelled, but crowds still packed Island Bay.
2026-02-08 08:13:44

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes for big win in national elections
Polls opened Sunday in parliamentary elections that Japan's popular Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes will give her struggling party a big enough win to push through an ambitious conservative political agenda.
2026-02-08 08:02:38

Cook Islands reports dengue death, amid increase in outbreak
The Cook Islands has reported its first dengue-related death.
2026-02-08 07:44:40

Manu Vatuvei reveals how meth sentence and prison term changed his life
The former Warriors star was jailed in 2022 for importing methamphetamine.
2026-02-08 07:33:48

Bridgerton fans lose their minds over season 4 editing error
Fans flooded TikTok with clips of the anachronistic patch in early episodes.
2026-02-08 07:14:58

Zoe Hobbs breaks 11sec barrier, qualifies for world indoor champs
New Zealand’s fastest man and woman both booked their tickets to Poland in March with slick times at the Sir Graeme Douglas International in Auckland.
2026-02-08 07:13:13

Greg Fleming - National MP for Maungakiekie
Greg is in his first term as the Member of Parliament for Maungakiekie. He serves on the Māori Affairs Committee and is Deputy Chair of the Petitions Committee. In March 2024, the members’ bill in his name, the Crimes (Increased Penalties for Slavery Offences) Amendment Bill, was drawn from the ballot, aiming to strengthen New Zealand’s response to human trafficking by increasing penalties for domestic trafficking offences to match those for international trafficking.Born in Masterton, Greg attended Wairarapa College and gained a Bachelor of Commerce from Victoria University. A Chartered Accountant, he began his career in London finance and is a student of te reo Māori.In 1998, Greg left accountancy to address family fragmentation, leading Parenting With Confidence (now Parenting Place) through significant growth. He later co-founded The Maxim Institute and became Chief Executive. With 25 years’ experience in the charitable sector, Greg has helped build enduring community institutions and was appointed CEO of The Parenting Place in 2015. He has lived in Maungakiekie since 1998, where he and his wife Kirstin have raised their five children.
2026-02-08 07:02:13

Speedsters Zoe Hobbs, Tiaan Whelpton qualify for world indoor championships at Douglas International
New Zealand's fastest took advantage of fickle winds to show their fine form in Auckland.
2026-02-08 07:00:19

Woman awarded compensation after ‘harassment’ permitted at Kawai Purapura retreat
Chea Joss Cameron's time at Kawai Purapura retreat ended with criminal and tenancy cases.
2026-02-06 22:00:00

AWE Asia 2026 Concludes in Singapore, Signaling a More Grounded Phase for XR and AI
SINGAPORE, Feb. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AWE Asia 2026 concluded this week at Singapore Expo, convening the global extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI) community for three days of keynotes, developer sessions, track discussions, and hands-on demos. Across the program, a...
2026-02-06 21:57:00

CIA abruptly ends publication of popular World Factbook
The surprise announcement posted on the spy agency’s website offered no reason for the decision.
2026-02-06 21:49:23

An Upper Hutt sports store owner is spending nights in his shop trying to protect it after it was targeted for the third time in a year
An Upper Hutt sports store owner is spending nights in his shop trying to protect it after it was targeted for the third time in a year
2026-02-06 21:46:59

Removing sewage before it goes septic is main focus for Wellington Water
Mayor Andrew Little will raise the plant failure with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
2026-02-06 21:45:03

Principal fears NCEA 'bottleneck' from literacy, numeracy standards
One North Canterbury school principal fears students could miss out on NCEA due to literacy and numeracy requirements.
2026-02-06 21:42:10

Jack Tame: The Epstein files have been illuminating
I’m generally sceptical of conspiracy theories. Call me old fashioned, but I’m pretty sure we landed on the moon. I think 9/11 was al-Qaeda, not an inside job. I think climate change is real. But I’ve got to admit, I’ve been captivated by the information released in the Epstein files. And while I still don’t think it reveals a coordinated paedophile ring, the trove of information released so far has been far more enlightening than I ever anticipated it would be. Truthfully, I thought it would be a nothing burger. I was wrong. It’s not that the files necessarily prove greater illegality. Many people thought the dump would reveal a client list of the global elite: a black book of politicians, billionaires, CEOs, celebs, and royalty who’d committed the most appalling crimes and would be rounded up and brought to justice. So far at least, it doesn’t have that. But it has illuminated a web of connections and relationships among the wealthy, connected, and powerful that we might never have known existed. And it is quite extraordinary to see the ways in which power and acquaintances have been leveraged. There are several stand out takeaways for me. First of all, the sheer volume of information. Thousands of videos, hundreds of thousands of photos, millions of messages. Was there anything this guy didn’t document? And there are still millions of documents that haven't yet been released. Secondly, the impact the files are having in countries outside the United States. Although they name heaps of big powerful figures in the US, many of whom are closely connected to the President or the Clintons, the blow-back has arguably been curiously stronger in other parts of the World. Overnight, the Crown Princess of Norway has publicly apologised to the King and Queen after her close relationship with Epstein was illuminated. As we go to air, Police in the UK are searching the properties of Peter Mandelson, the man who until a few weeks ago was the UK's Ambassador to the US, and who's one of many people who after initially talking down their relationship with Epstein, has been proven to have been far closer to the man, to have visited him and stayed with him well after this initial convictions. Ariane de Rothschild, the CEO of the Rothschild Swiss bank, previously said she only met Epstein on bank business, but the files suggest a much chummier relationship, Epstein inviting her to stay at his apartment. My third takeaway is that even though nothing illegal is alleged on their behalf, some of the high-profile names associated with Epstein have forever tarnished their reputations through their enduring relationships with him. Bill Gates continuing to communicate with Epstein for years. Noam Chomsky tendering advice to Epstein on surviving a media storm relating to his criminal charges. And of course, the greatest fall from grace outside of Epstein himself, the former Prince Andrew, disgraced, stripped of his titles, and with no realistic path back to respect. The files may not have proved a great conspiracy, but they have been incredibly illuminating. And as I've digested the reporting and analysis, the communications of incredibly powerful people who never imagined their messages would be publicised, I've been reminded of a salient quote. "The measure of a person's character is what they do when no one is watching."
2026-02-06 21:36:07

Tuapeka Mouth Ferry celebrates 130 years

2026-02-06 21:33:15

Jesy Nelson was devastated to "miss" the birth of her twins after she was "put to sleep" for an emergency caesarean-section
The former Little Mix star became a first-time mother last year when she welcomed daughters Ocean and Story with her former partner Zion Foster, but she faced a number of complications which she meant she spent three months prior to the birth in hospital on bed rest and she missed the girls' arrival into the world because she was sedated.
2026-02-06 21:31:24

Search for US TV host’s missing mum suffers ‘disappointing’ setback
Investigators have found that the doorbell camera on Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s home was disconnected and that software data recorded movement at the home minutes later.
2026-02-06 21:30:18

Six Nations 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Fixture List & Preview
All the ways to watch Six Nations 2026 live streams online from anywhere for FREE, as rugby union's biggest northern hemisphere sides clash.
2026-02-05 12:00:00

'Overwatch is more than just a digit' — Overwatch 2 is losing the '2' as Blizzard announces major overhaul with 10 new heroes throughout the year and a Nintendo Switch 2 release
Blizzard has announced that it's dropping the "2" in Overwatch 2, alongside major plans for the hero shooter, which begins next month with the game's first year-long narrative titled "The Reign of Talon".
2026-02-05 11:51:29

Mantle's Evolution Into an Institutional Distribution Layer for Onchain Finance, Marked by 37% QoQ TVL Growth in Messari Report
DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Messari has released its State of Mantle Q4 2025 report, providing an in-depth analysis of Mantle's network design, treasury strategy, and ecosystem development as the protocol advances its role as a coordinated distribution layer for institutional...
2026-02-05 11:48:00

Only Small Group of Banks Are Turning AI into Revenue, New Research Finds
SINGAPORE, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dyna.Ai, a global provider of AI solutions, today released a new executive insights report, developed in collaboration with GXS Partners and Smartkarma, examining why most banks struggle to translate AI investment into revenue, and how a small group...
2026-02-05 11:43:00

EX3 Launches AI Labs to Accelerate Innovation in Payroll, HR, and Enterprise Automation
LONDON, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EX3, a strategic SAP partner and global provider of payroll and HR solutions, today announced the launch of EX3 AI Labs, a dedicated innovation hub designed to accelerate research, product development, and real-world AI application for clients...
2026-02-05 11:13:00

He was the coach (5 February 2026)
Marcus talks the beginning of the Winter Olympics (and highlights from previous events), and gets deep into garlic.LISTEN ABOVE
2026-02-05 11:04:22

Kiwi artist’s Waitangi Day 2026 Google Doodle honours the migration of Māori to Aotearoa
Her Doodle weaves Pacific navigation, kūaka migration and kaitiakitanga.
2026-02-05 11:01:00

China's First Type 4 Hydrogen MEGC Successfully Rolls Off Production Line
CIMC-Hexagon Achieves a Milestone in Domestic High-Pressure Hydrogen Storage and Transport SHIJIAZHUANG, China, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CIMC-Hexagon Hydrogen Energy Development (Hebei) Co., Ltd. ("CIMC-Hexagon") announced the successful launch of China's first 20-foot Type 4 hydrogen...
2026-02-05 11:00:00

Why Indycar star Scott Dixon believes he can defy father time
Most will put his longevity down to his will to win, or the fear of losing, but even Sir Scott Dixon admits it could just be stubbornness.
2026-02-04 02:19:42

Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show 2026 Returns
World-Class CSI5* Speed Stake Finals at AsiaWorld-Expo 180,000 sq ft Lifestyle Shopping Village Celebrates the Year of the Horse HONG KONG, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show 2026 concluded in resounding success at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE). Bringing...
2026-02-04 02:19:00

Formula 1: Zuru renew Liam Lawson sponsorship for 2026 season
Liam Lawson has renewed his partnership with Kiwi toy manufacturers Zuru for another year, as he prepares for the 2026 Formula One campaign.Zuru’s logo will appear on Lawson’s helmet for another season, after the 23-year-old sported the brand during 2025, where he finished 14th in the drivers championship, and helped Racing Bulls to sixth in the constructors’ standings - the best result in the team’s history.Zuru have renewed their sponsorship of Liam Lawson for 2026. Photo / Red BullAnd after Lawson held off the challenge of Yuki Tsunoda to claim the spot as Racing Bulls’ lead driver for the 2026 season, Zuru have extended their sponsorship of the Kiwi into this year.“Zuru is incredibly proud to extend our partnership with Liam Lawson as he takes the lead for Racing Bulls in the 2026 Formula One season,” a Zuru spokesperson told the Herald.“Our mission at Zuru has always been to disrupt global industries through innovation and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Liam embodies these exact values.“Watching a Kiwi driver not only compete but lead a team on the world stage is a testament to what can be achieved with grit and world-class talent.”As 10 of Formula One’s 11 teams tested their new cars in Barcelona last week, Lawson’s 1.5 days on track saw his helmet bear Zuru’s logo once more.Zuru backed Lawson for the entirety of the 2025 season, that saw the Kiwi brutally demoted by Red Bull’s senior side after two races, before rebounding to tick off career-bests on multiple occasions.Back at Racing Bulls, Red Bull’s sister side, Lawson achieved points finishes in seven grands prix, including a best of fifth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after qualifying third.This year, Lawson returns to Racing Bulls as the team’s senior driver, and is partnered by Red Bull academy prospect Arvid Lindblad as the only rookie on the grid.Alex Powell is a sports journalist for the NZ Herald. He has been a sports journalist since 2016.
2026-02-04 02:18:37

DigiFT Collaborates with Hines to Bring Tokenized Access to Institutional‐Quality Global Real Estate
SINGAPORE, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DigiFT, a regulated digital asset exchange for institutional-grade real-world assets ("RWAs"), today announced a strategic collaboration with Hines, a leading global real estate investment manager, to support the regulated on-chain tokenization and...
2026-02-04 02:18:00

Firefighters abused by drivers over road closure

2026-02-04 02:17:42

All Blacks face awkward glare as Razor sacking hangs over Super Rugby
There was a blend of awkward laughter, concern for Scott Robertson and what impact the search for his replacement could mean for Super Rugby Pacific.
2026-02-04 02:14:39

Woman shot on Napier street, 19-year-old arrested, as run of serious Hawke’s Bay crime continues
A pair of slippers could be seen on the footpath inside the police cordon.
2026-02-04 02:10:52

Holcim and Peak Energy Sign Largest Behind-the-Meter Solar Project in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Holcim, global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Peak Energy, to deploy in the Philippines one of the largest behind-the-meter solar installations. The 25...
2026-02-04 02:10:00

'Loud and proud' teens descend on Treaty Grounds as part of six-day hīkoi
About 60 people, many carrying banners and flags, took part in this morning's leg of a six-day hīkoi through Kerikeri's town centre.
2026-02-04 02:09:00

Rugby League: Proposed kick-off rule change a no-go for NRL 2026
The commission has decided not to proceed with a proposed kick-off rule change but fans will notice other on-field rule changes this upcoming season.
2026-02-04 02:07:56

Cold, wet, windy front hits South Island
An orange heavy rain warning is in place for Tasman, and MetService warns other wind and rain watches may be upgraded.
2026-02-02 16:01:02

Second town red-listed by AA Insurance for new home insurance policies
The company will not issue new policies in Woodend, Canterbury - but for different reasons to its decision to decline new business in Westport.
2026-02-02 16:01:02

Demand for consumer credit rises as mortgage applications, personal loans increase
A credit research firm says it reflects an increase in the number of mortgage applications and an elevated number of personal loans.
2026-02-02 16:01:02

Our Changing World: Insect vibes
Researchers are translating pest insects' vibrational language to use it against them.
2026-02-02 16:01:02

Insurance cost doubles in a year: What it's like to own NZ's most-stolen car
Insurance costs have doubled in a year for the car that AMI Insurance says accounted for 8 percent of all of its stolen vehicle claims.
2026-02-02 16:01:02

Corrections didn't tell staffer's managers of investigation into his alleged child sex offending
Corrections was aware one of its probation officers was being investigated by police over alleged child sex offending for more than two weeks before he was arrested.
2026-02-02 16:01:01

Wellington Phoenix Women: The rise and rise of New Zealand’s first A-League women’s team
The Phoenix sit second after 12 games, with the league's best attack and defence.
2026-02-02 16:01:00

Newsroom daily quiz, Tuesday 3 February
Which region produces the majority of New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blanc?The post Newsroom daily quiz, Tuesday 3 February appeared first on Newsroom.
2026-02-02 16:00:00

Inside SkyCity’s first big NZICC test: How a sprinkler incident forced staff to scramble to keep PM’s lunch on track – Property Insider
A basement vehicle collision cut gas to the new NZICC kitchens for 15 minutes.
2026-02-02 16:00:00

With more than 400 unique NPCs, free PS5 pirate adventure Sea of Remnants is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious games ever made — I’ve already played 10 hours, and I can’t get enough
I go hands-on with the upcoming free-to-play pirate RPG Sea of Remnants, diving deep into the vast ocean of content it offers.
2026-02-02 16:00:00

Police are packing up the recovery operation at the Mount Maunganui landslide
Police are packing up the recovery operation at the Mount Maunganui landslide
2026-02-01 03:17:05

Kevin Bacon, Quinta Brunson and Questlove will be among the guest stars in The Simpsons' 800th episode
The milestone episode - which will air on Fox on 15 February - will be titled Irrational Treasure and sees the iconic animated family travel to Pennsylvania, and as a result, a number of famous faces from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh will be lending their voices to various characters.
2026-02-01 03:01:24

Mount Maunganui landslide recovery ends as police stand down operations
Police have officially stood down all recovery operations this morning at Mount Maunganui following the January 22 campground landslide that killed six people.Specialist search teams left the scene of the landslide yesterday following the completion of their work.Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s specialist Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team was formally demobilised as emergency operations in the area began to wind down.Bay of Plenty Police District Commander, Superintendent Tim Anderson said Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) and Search and Rescue teams have now stopped all work and will leave the scene.“The families were notified of this update yesterday evening.”Anderson said this completed the recovery operation and whilst Police would no longer be working at the scenes technology remained in place to monitor any land movements.Scene remains with Police, cordons still in placeCordons still remain in place around Adams Avenue, The Mall and Marine Parade.“We are constantly working with council and geotechnical experts to determine when it is safe to reduce the cordons.”He said cordons remained in place for the safety of those who remained on the site but also for the safety of the public.“We expect to formally hand the scene over to Tauranga City Council in the coming days,” Anderson said.Police will now support any subsequent Coronial inquest into the tragedy.WorkSafe is continuing to scope its involvement in the next phase of the response.Police have signed an operational protocol for information-sharing with WorkSafe New Zealand, to avoid duplication of efforts and to facilitate the next stage of inquiries.“Police will be formally speaking to witnesses and gathering as much information that we can to assist WorkSafe,” Anderson said.“A number of Police staff from around the country will be assisting with this next phase of work.”WorkSafe’s role was to look into the organisations with a duty of care for people at the holiday park, and whether they were meeting their work health and safety responsibilities.Eight people were killed in two landslides in Tauranga on January 22. Top row are Mauao/Mount Maunganui victims, from left: Pakuranga College student couple Sharon Maccanico and Max Furse-Kee, both 15; Rotorua friends Susan (Sue) Doreen Knowles and Jacqualine (Jackie) Wheeler, both 71. Bottom row from left are Swedish tourist Måns Loke Bernhardsson, 20; Morrinsville teacher Lisa Anne Maclennan, 50 from the Mauao event. Bottom right are Austen Keith Richardson, 10, and his grandmother, Yao Fang, 71, who were killed in the Welcome Bay Rd slip in Pāpāmoa.Police acknowledge formal identification of six victimsAnderson said as of last night, all six victims had been formally identified.“We are very relieved for the families that all their loved ones have now been returned to them.”He said the last 11 days have been extremely difficult for them, waiting for their loved ones to be found and returned to them.Police would continue to provide ongoing wrap around support to the families of the victims.“While we cannot take the pain away, we hope that being reunited with their loved ones can help give them some closure,” Anderson said.He said family liaison officers had put in an “immense amount” of work to support the grieving families.“I could not be more impressed by them in regard to their compassion, dedication and professionalism.”Appreciation for hundreds of staff who worked on this operationAnderson said being able to complete an operation was always difficult, but commended all agencies involved for their assistance.“On reflection, it has been a privilege to work alongside our colleagues, partners and volunteers for a common purpose.“We have united to bring the families some form of closure out of this absolute tragedy.”Police utilised hundreds of staff from across several regions, including specialist staff over the course of the operation.Close to 100 Police staff were assisting on a daily basis at the peak of operations.“We all had one goal, and that was to reunite families with their loved ones, but also to support these families through what has been an incredibly difficult time.“I’m immensely proud of every single person who has worked tirelessly on this operation.”Police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Hato Hone St John and security work through the evening at Mount Maunganui campground on January 23, 2026. Photo / Michael CraigEmergency council meetingTauranga City Council will meet tomorrow to decide the shape of its proposed review into the Mauao tragedy.Options described in the meeting agenda are a rapid internal assessment led by a senior staff member with no prior involvement in the event, or a comprehensive independent review by an external person with full access to council staff, records and relevant information.Doing nothing was also an option but not recommended.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has indicated the Government may instigate its own review, and statutory processes by the Coroner and WorkSafe are also expected.The 11.30am emergency meeting at the council chambers in Devonport Rd will be livestreamed.
2026-02-01 02:58:40

Black Cat cruise capsize: Fuel spills from compromised boat near Akaroa, wildlife team on standby
A wildlife response team is on standby as a compromised boat containing over 2000 litres of marine diesel fuel sits beached at Nīkau Palm Valley Bay near Akaroa, Canterbury.A dolphin sightseeing tour turned sour yesterday when a Black Cat Cruise boat capsized with 38 passengers and three crew members on board.“A light fuel sheen is visible on the water surrounding the vessel,” Environment Canterbury said in a Facebook post update today.“A dedicated wildlife team is on standby, and response options will continue to be closely monitored and assessed throughout the day to minimise any environmental impact.”A Tier 2 incident response was declared yesterday and an exclusion zone is now in place, with all vessels told to stay clear of the area.The vessel has 2240 litres of marine diesel fuel on board and approximately 120 litres of other oils in sealed containers and engines combined, the post said.A Black Cat Cruise boat capsized near Akaroa on Saturday.The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) have appointed a dedicated investigation team to look into the incident.TAIC chief investigator of accidents Louise Cook said the agency wanted to hear from people who were on the vessel and anyone who saw what happened.“We’re particularly keen to receive videos or photographs,” she said.Coastguard Akaroa volunteers overheard a Pan-Pan call for assistance, arriving 15 minutes later to find other vessels already helping, they told the Herald.“Upon arrival, several vessels were already assisting with the safe evacuation of those on board.“Coastguard volunteers attempted to pump water from the Black Cat, but the rate of water ingress was too great to keep up with.”Pan-Pan is used to indicate that a vessel has a very urgent message to transmit about its safety, such as loss of steering, according to Maritime New Zealand’s radio handbook.Mayday is used when a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance.Maritime New Zealand did not wish to comment on whether protocol was correctly followed.“We’re still establishing the details of how the incident occurred.”Coastguard's Ihenga Rescue was already out training on the water when they got the call. Photo / Bevan ConleyMaritime New Zealand’s immediate focus was on potential environmental impacts and recovery of the boat.“At this stage, we’re currently working through the incident.”A fishing vessel crew who responded to the distress call said passengers were “pretty frightened” after the boat began taking on water near Akaroa Heads.“Looked like it was on fire or there was oil pouring out of the engine and creating that smoke,” driver Paul Wright said.The vessel looked like it was in “serious trouble” with passengers gathered on the top deck wearing life jackets, and smoke was visible near the front of the boat.Wright’s fishing boat took 15 passengers on board and other nearby boats moved in to assist as well.The Herald approached Black Cat Cruises for comment, however, the company said it was not speaking to media at the moment.Sammy Carter is a journalist for the New Zealand Herald covering news in the Wellington region. She has previously worked at the Rotorua Daily Post.
2026-02-01 02:50:27

Mount Maunganui landslide: recovery stood down, all victims identified, cordons still in place
Police will work with council and geotechnical experts to determine when it is safe to reduce cordons.
2026-02-01 02:46:46

Simeon Brown: Prescription changes to free up GP practices
From today, New Zealanders will be able to get prescriptions that won't need to be renewed through their GPs for a whole year. The change will impact those with long-term conditions like asthma and epilepsy. GPs will decide on a case by case basis whether it's safe to prescribe a medication for the full 12 months, and patients will no longer have to see their GP every 3 months for a new script. LISTEN ABOVE
2026-02-01 02:43:59

Caitlin Maurice: amateur golfer previews Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship
The Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship is set to get underway at the Royal Wellington Golf Club later this month.Amateur golfer Caitlin Maurice joined Piney to discuss.LISTEN ABOVE
2026-02-01 02:40:55

Mount Maunganui landslide recovery ends as police stand down operations
'We are very relieved for the families that all their loved ones have now been returned.'
2026-02-01 02:40:39

Abbas Nazari: Hyrox ambassador explains the Auckland competition
The BYD Auckland Hyrox competition has kicked off for another year.The race combines eight 1km bouts of running and eight workout stations, with more Kiwis getting into the race,Hyrox ambassador Abbas Nazari joined Piney to explain further. LISTEN ABOVE
2026-02-01 02:36:08

How Kiwi phenom nearly missed the meet that saw him shatter NZ mile record
At just 16, Sam Ruther is now New Zealand’s fastest ever mile, breaking a mark that has been set by the great John Walker 44 years ago.
2026-02-01 02:35:27