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MPI investigating death of a young bull spraypainted and dumped by owner's gate
The death has alarmed animal welfare group HUHA and caught the attention of MPI.

Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.

A gas mask, Doomsday prepping and homemade vodka: The Tom Phillips warning signs
Beyond the failures of multiple agencies, what stands out from the public inquiry is how obvious it was that Tom Phillips was an unfit father, writes journalist Tony Wall.

China retail sales growth weakens further in August

Police commissioner welcomes opportunity to meet with family to discuss Tom Phillips report
Government agencies apologised to his children for "significant failures" in response to their disappearance, but have yet to meet with the whanau.

Wellington's Hnry Stadium to become one-time racetrack for motorsport stars
Formula 1 stars, rally champions and Supercar winners to square off on a temporary track at the Cake Tin in January.

Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.

More than 19,000 people estimated to have overstayed their visas in NZ
Immigration NZ estimates 19,153 people have overstayed their visas, with Chinese and Tongan nationals making up the two largest groups.

Business split on capital gains tax idea, survey shows
New Zealand businesses are almost evenly split on the idea of a capital gains tax to address the country's long-term fiscal challenges.

Government should make AI training mandatory for all ministers and CEO's, expert says
An AI expert hopes the next government will adopt his own AI policy, costed at $300m over three years.

Is a tax a levy and a levy a tax? The National Party can’t decide
While Nicola Willis did not hesitate to declare levies and taxes are one and the same, her leader and colleague were back at Parliament telling Stuff that a development levy is definitely not a tax.

Police supporting families of New Zealanders missing in Nepal floods
Community groups in New Zealand have raised more than $200,000 for the flood victims of last month's disaster in the Himalayan region.

Young England rugby star mulls taking up another sport as contract talks rumble on
Henry Pollock hints at trying boxing or MMA or moving abroad as negotiations on a new deal with Northampton Saints draw to a conclusion.

ASB chief executive steps down after nine years as successor revealed
Vittoria Shortt is stepping down to travel the country before deciding her next move as Commonwealth Bank of Australia executive Sinead Taylor is appointed to replace her.

Watch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpet
Celebrities walked a blue version of the traditional red carpet ahead of the primetime show honouring the best shows in US television.

More than 900 Americans have overstayed their visa in last three years
Overall, an estimated 19,153 people in New Zealand are overstayers.

Two men found guilty of manslaughter over fatal fire that killed sleeping 82-year-old
Ian David Moller died during a blaze at his Hanson Grove apartment complex in Stokes Valley in November 2024.

Eventus Security urges decision-centric SOCs at AI summit
Growing alert volumes are pushing Indian security teams to use AI for faster, context-led decisions instead of more monitoring.

US think tank proposes military shift to Guam, CNMI and Pacific Islands
A US foreign policy think tank is proposing a major shift in America's military strategy in Asia that would put at the centre of Washington's regional military posture.

The curious case of whether Leka Halasima will return for Warriors’ sudden-death final
Andrew Webster isn’t giving up on Leka Halasima’s chances of returning for Sunday’s sudden-death final against the Knights.