Sharon Osbourne slams ‘cash grab’ allegations over AI Ozzy Osbourne project
Meanwhile, her son Jack Osbourne insisted the venture will be “tasteful” because it uses “closed AI”, meaning it…
Google parent Alphabet to raise $134b to fuel AI expansion
Microsoft has issued similar warnings about capacity shortfalls. To help close that gap, Alphabet said it plans to…
Auckland Harbour Bridge protest: Hundreds of motorbike riders to ‘occupy’ key transport route
Motorcyclists are unhappy big-bike registration costs are increasing to about $816 from July – up from $540 in…
McDonald’s New Zealand profit jumps to $108.7m as fast-food giant plans six new restaurants
A further $635,000 was attributed to licence fees, while service fees, which refers to the monthly royalty-style revenues…
Budget 2026: Budget night documents dump reveal plans for benefit automation, new charities tax rules, and changes to Working for Families for people who go overseas
Arts charities could face fewer donations Officials are backing the Government’s changes to its tax credit applied to…
Lack of customers forces Bathurst to pause Rotowaro coal mine expansion plans
It was now time for Bathurst to “give up and go home”, Coal Action Network Aotearoa spokesperson Cindy…
The Little Big Markets challenge Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui date cuts
Last summer, The Little Big Markets, which offers a range of food and retail stalls, were scheduled to…
Les Mills Auckland City: Long-awaited new pool and mega sauna unveiled
He regards it as part of his legacy to build it. Phillip Mills says it’s his legacy to…
Āpōpō Congress in Hamilton hears infrastructure delay warning
“That’s why when we come to a conference like this, we can demonstrate that we’re putting a lot…
Funeral details confirmed as Ponsonby Intermediate School mourns principal Nick Wilson
Wilson, 50, died on Saturday evening after a sudden medical event. He was survived by his wife of…
Public sector shake-up threatens Wellington recovery and could push workers out, economist warns
Infometrics principal economist Nick Brunsdon said that means the capital “is likely to bear the brunt” of the…
Dame Jacinda Ardern to speak at Auckland Writers Festival, security on alert as anti-mandate group plans protest
The former Prime Minister will be talking about her book A Different Kind of Power, winner of the…