Google I/O 2026: 5 Biggest Takeaways, Including AI Advances
Google’s massive spending on AI is paying off, and that was clear at I/O 2026. Loading audio narration……
Five dead at mosque shooting in San Diego, police say threat ‘neutralised’
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KiwiSaver exodus: Sharp rise in full and partial withdrawals by members
“So of the $143 billion funds under management in KiwiSaver, it’s a very small proportion. “It probably reflects…
It’s Reckoning Week for Meta Employees in Layoff Limbo
The planned mass layoffs at Meta, which have loomed over its employees for weeks, are now just days…
Carrington Rd Mt Albert upgrade: $113m improvements to start in June
An artist rendering of what the new Carrington Rd will look like. Photo / Auckland Transport The $113m…
NZ’s population estimates revealed
New Zealand’s population has grown by 0.8% (43,500) in the year ended March 2026, according to the latest…
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While van der Slot-Verhoeven smelled smoke the night before, she thought it was from her wood burner. “When…
Two hunters killed in chartered helicopter crash, three survivors located in Mt Aspiring National Park
Maritime NZ’s rescue coordination centre confirmed it was the lead agency in response to the crash and worked…
What we learned after a super El Niño wiped out millions of people in 1877
This disaster took years to unfold. Drought began spreading across the tropics and subtropics in 1875. In the…
I’ve Advised Ultrawealthy Families for Decades: 4 Ways They Stay Rich
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rob Mallernee, 50, who is the CEO of a…
Auckland’s Tour De Hoods bike ride leader rejects gang label
After the recent ride in West Auckland, police arrested four people and issued 53 infringement notices. Police said…
A terminal cancer drug was priced at $13,000 monthly — but he found the same medication for $40
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The…