Wayve, founded by Kiwi Alex Kendall, raises $2.5b, reveals Uber will use its tech for its first robotaxis
Uber will also use Wayve’s technology to power its first test fleet of robotaxis, which will hit the…
On The Up: Northland op shops turn dumped clothes into mattresses for families
So far 120 mattresses have been made, which will be distributed to families in need or sold at…
Mighty Ape revenue falls 25% as Kogan pushes insurance expansion, announces new head
Kogan founder and chief executive Ruslan Kogan said in its ASX statement that the company’s consistent focus on…
Cambridge racing couple turn TikTok fame into new horse training base
He started trials as a jockey at the age of 14 and racing at 15. “I struggled with…
Auckland FC rout Wellington Phoenix 5-0 in record A-League derby win
“Whatever excuse you can throw, it’s unacceptable. I think in the interest of the club now, it’s better…
US seeks minerals trade zone in rare Trump move with allies
Vance, who bills himself as a champion of the American working class, said the effort would create “good-paying…
SoftBank, Fanuc turn to partners as robotics and AI merge
Japan’s largest supplier of industrial robots, Fanuc, hosts a booth at an expo in December. (Photo by Hiromi Sato)…
‘I became a machine’: How Brad Thorn’s dad helped turn him into an All Blacks great
I didn’t display that X factor. I stood back. My mindset was negative – and because of my…
Sports Minister to investigate incident at ASB Classic tennis where Croatian supporters were stopped from wearing fan gear
Erceg said he was baffled by the encounter, noting there was no information online indicating that sporting jerseys…
High-risk intersection near Havelock North to get $2.7m roundabout upgrade
A council spokesperson said New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) would contribute 53% of the estimated total…
Severe weather: Trees down, power cuts and muddy start to festivals as gales lash north
Gale-force winds reaching 120km/h and torrential rain have started to turn campsites and festival grounds into bogs as…
Charities having to turn away high numbers of volunteer applications
“Over the last year or so, they are seeing more people coming in who are saying they are…