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Stuff hiring founding engineer for AI-native news platform
Stuff is recruiting a founding Principal Engineer in Auckland to architect and build a greenfield AI-driven consumer news platform.

Caught on camera damaging headstone, but police say evidence not enough
A family is distraught that a mother’s headstone has been repeatedly damaged at the Rakaia Cemetery.

Germany's Muslim community to clean up after New Year in sign to Merz

15 Southeast Asian Islands More Beautiful Than Bali (And Half the Price)

Under pressure at home, Belgium's leader treads a tight rope with EU partners over funds for Ukraine

TDK Ventures, Accel set to back India’s EtherealX in reusable launch vehicle push: Sources

Parents of suspected suicide victim call for better information sharing
The Daza's 13-year-old daughter died by suspected suicide after making calls to multiple helplines.

Watch: England’s captain has heated exchange with team-mate
Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer were involved in a squabble as England allowed Australia’s tail to add crucial lower-order runs on the second day in Adelaide.

Family makes plea for better information sharing by crisis services
The Daza's 13-year-old daughter died by suspected suicide after making calls to multiple helplines.

Streaming deals: Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Plus now $30, 4K Max now $40
With a streaming stick, you can add apps and streaming services to any TV or display, instantly unlocking access to a wide range of movies, TV shows, and music. Amazon’s Fire TV sticks are among the most popular models as they’re easy to use and bundled with numerous options. Amazon’s Fire...

Retraction of key herbicide study won't sway the government's approach
Government agencies are confident the herbicide glyphosate is safe, despite the retraction of a widely referenced study.

Dolby’s go-anywhere Atmos tech comes to LG’s new soundbar
Don’t want to deal with rearranging your living room furniture to place Dolby Atmos speakers in just the right place? Dolby’s new and more flexible Atmos technology lets you decide where your speakers go, and the feature has arrived in a soundbar for the first time. Slated to take the spotlight at CES...

KiwiSaver hardship application backlogs see man face vehicle repossession, house sale
One man says he's facing repossession of his vehicle and the forced sale of his house because it's taking too long to access his KiwiSaver money.

Sisters build business on back of knack for flatpacks
"It takes a lot of patience and resilience," and an eye for detail, one teen says.

Former Gloriavale teacher applauds 'courageous' move to cancel school's registration
The Secretary for Education has cancelled the school's registration, effective from 23 January.

EU to slash asylum cases from 7 nations deemed safe

Nepal unveils five-year strategy to keep Himalayas clean

DAWN raises $13M to expand decentralized broadband networks

AppLovin (APP) Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know

A teenage entrepreneur who does 6-figures in sales explains how anyone can start an e-commerce business with a 3D printer and a couple of hundred dollars

Hut 8 CEO says $7 billion data center deal with Google is 'first domino to fall'

Samoan villagers still waiting for compensation more than a year after Manawanui disaster
The New Zealand Navy vessel sank off the south coast of Samoa's island of Upolu in October last year, and affected locals have yet to be compensated.

Watch: Surfer waiting on world record after conquering monster wave
A British woman may have broken the world record for the biggest wave ridden by a woman.

UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps
A new offence looks to build on existing rules outlawing sexually explicit deepfakes and intimate image abuse.

How long will my Christmas ham last in the fridge? (And other summer food tips)
A summer food survival guide for your ham, potato salads, barbecues and seafood - and how not to ruin Christmas with an unplanned trip to the emergency room.

Mother's pleas for help went unanswered before 5-year-old son found dead in pond
Five-year-old Khyzah DeLaCroix was found dead in a pond near his home in Hangaroa on 11 August last year.

Revenera boosts platform to clamp down on software piracy
Revenera upgrades its platform with automated workflows to detect and curb global software piracy, licence overuse and misuse.