Google-parent revenue tops $668 billion as AI spending surges
The company expects capital expenditures between US$175b and US$185b in 2026, double its 2025 spending, to meet customer…
Italy foils Russian cyber attacks targeting Olympics
“The pro-Ukrainian course of the Italian government leads to the fact that support for Ukrainian terrorists is punishable…
Empress’ crown dropped in Louvre heist to be fully restored to its original state, museum says
The Louvre said the crown still had all its pieces, except for one of the eight golden eagles…
Synlait Milk warns of $77m to $82m half-year loss after Dunsandel issues
In addition, Synlait had taken a conservative approach and not recognised further deferred tax assets arising from unused…
Restaurant Association boss Marisa Bidois to step down after 14 years
Speaking to the Herald, Bidois said she had been sitting with the decision for several months. “I guess…
Actor Kristen Stewart says she was told not to hold girlfriend’s hand in public
“I’ve experienced perspectives [and] I’ve had conversations with people I’ve known, loved and trusted and still do, who…
New Zealand, US critical minerals: Christopher Luxon says discussions at early stage, David Seymour says framework summary produced
The Act leader gave that away on Ryan Bridge TODAY this morning. “I’ve not seen the framework. I’ve…
‘Dying is hard to do’: Cancer sufferer says KiwiSaver withdrawal bar too high
He said researching what was involved in a hardship application for KiwiSaver was “so discouraging” that it did…
Air India says fuel switch ‘possible defect’ grounds jet – a similar issue to last year’s deadly crash
A preliminary report by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the Ahmedabad crash did not assign blame.…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Why Tauranga City Council commissioned external review
In an emergency meeting on Monday, the council voted to appoint an external person to lead an organisational…
Nicki Minaj backs Donald Trump, says US President is victim of ‘bullying’
Minaj said: “I felt that same, you know, a lot of the bullying in this man’s campaign, and…
Michael Jackson says children loved to ‘touch and hug’ him in new series
Another audio clip sees the Thriller singer claim that “children … wanna just touch and hug me”. The…