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Prisoner Dean Wickliffe loses 17kg in hunger strike, lawyer says
He has been on a hunger strike for over one week after alleging he had been beaten by guards at Spring Hill Prison.

NVIDIA unveils AI Data Platform with leading storage firms
NVIDIA has launched an AI Data Platform to enable enterprise storage providers, promising enhanced AI reasoning workloads via accelerated hardware and software solutions.

Ex-law firm partner suspended for sexually inappropriate behaviour wants to practice again
James Gardner-Hopkins was suspended for three years after behaving in a sexually inappropriate manner towards law students. Now, he’s seeking a new practising certificate.

Three young people arrested following burglaries in Rangiora
They have been remanded in custody and are set to reappear in the Christchurch Youth Court on charges including burglary, unlawfully getting into a vehicle, and failing to stop.

Alarming acceptance of liar loans
More than half of Kiwis under 25 think it is acceptable to inflate their income on mortgage and consumer credit loan applications.

Three men arrested over Lower Hutt fire that killed elderly man
A homicide investigation was launched in November after one of three arsons at the Hanson Grove block of flats.

20-year-old man arrested after drugs, cash and weapons found in vehicle
A 20-year-old man was arrested and now faces charges of possession of cannabis for supply and possession of an offensive weapon.

Pacific’s top diplomat urges new cooperation amid US aid freeze
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member countries must work together and identify "other alternatives for cooperation" amid the United States' freeze on development assistance around the world. This was the...

NVIDIA unveils Llama Nemotron AI models for enterprises
NVIDIA has unveiled its open Llama Nemotron family of AI models, optimised for advanced decision-making and collaboration, enhancing operational efficiency for enterprises.

NVIDIA Omniverse boosts industrial digitalisation with AI
NVIDIA has partnered with major industrial firms like Siemens and SAP to integrate its Omniverse platform, boosting digitalisation via physical AI innovations.

Super Rugby Pacific teams: All Black injury blows for Moana Pasifika, Chiefs
Loose forward colossus Ardie Savea is sidelined with a hamstring strain, while the ladder-leading Chiefs lose a high profile back.

Person critically injured in Hamilton assault
A person is fighting for their life in hospital after a serious assault in Hamilton.

The AMD Advantage for AI and Data Centers
AMD EPYC CPUs are revolutionising data centres by seamlessly integrating AI and traditional workloads, ensuring efficiency and performance for future demands.

'We are freaked out': Car alarms heard night man was found unresponsive in Miramar
The man later died in hospital.

'A bit embarrassing': Helmut Marko's brutal words for Lawson's replacement
Helmut Marko is well known for his harsh remarks, but this controversial comment has raised eyebrows in the F1 paddock.

Man who died in Omakau crash named by police
25-year-old Callum Sean Russell Pattison was the victim of the February 21 crash.

Three men arrested over Lower Hutt fire that killed elderly man
A homicide investigation was launched in November after one of three arsons at the Hanson Grove block of flats.

Former nurse Peter Ogden, who had sexual relationship with patient sentenced to home detention
A former nurse of a Christchurch mental health facility who engaged in a sexual relationship with a patient has avoided jail time.

Adobe Summit 2025: Adobe AI platform unites creativity and marketing to define the new era of customer experience orchestration
At Adobe Summit 2025, the company launched groundbreaking AI-driven innovations that redefine Customer Experience Orchestration, enhancing personalisation across industries.