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Hit series Girls returning 10 years after finale
"Right around my 40th birthday," creator Lena Dunham said, "they started talking to me in the shower".

English World Cup-winning prop reveals astonishing bodybuilder transformation
Phil Vickery says the discipline and camaraderie of the sport have been crucial for his mental health.

Greens and Te Pati Maori catch up with Mob on the campaign trail
Candidates from Te Pati Maori and the Green Party have teamed up to win votes and discuss issues with the Mongrel Mob.

Apple launches HomeView smart home screen with Siri AI
The new device blends smart home controls, FaceTime and personalised apps, while its EU launch is blocked by Siri AI's regional limits.

New ministry MCERT proposes cutting 400 jobs in restructure
MCERT was created in July, and met with staff on Wednesday to propose the changes.

PNG police seize high-powered weapons cache linked to an international syndicate
PNG's police chief says the seizure highlights the serious threat posed by transnational criminal syndicates exploiting the country for the movement of illicit firearms.

Discount giant Costco looks to open first South Island store
The members-only warehouse retailer sells a wide range of products, including food, clothing, coffins, electronics, designer handbags and tyres.

Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Topgolf and VMware "ran deep" before the migration.

More than 2 million train trips taken in first month of City Rail Link
Auckland Transport says week four of the new rail network was the region's second busiest week on record for train use.

Jabra study finds AI adds work & boosts collaboration
AI is adding tasks for most knowledge workers, while frequent users say it is also lifting collaboration and team connection.

CFOs prioritise trust over speed in AI adoption journey
Finance chiefs see AI as a risk-management issue first, with clean data and human oversight seen as essential to protect statements and audits.

Emergency services battle roof fire at Porirua property
Crew from Titahi Bay, Tawa, Newlands, Porirua were called to the fire at 12.21pm on Wednesday.

Rugby League World Cup: Pacific Island teams name for opening round
All eight Pacific Island teams competing at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup have named their line-ups for the first round of matches this upcoming weekend.

Live: Marama Davidson would 'die laughing' if National called Greens after election
Meanwhile, ACT is promising tax cuts for landlords, National looks at carparks and NZ First wants a faster fast-track.

Microsoft patches 1,413 flaws, including exploited zero-day
The latest update forces defenders to chase a second exploited Windows Shell zero-day as Outlook reading-pane bugs also widen the attack surface.

Hawke's Bay student missing after high school tramping trip
The student, understood to be from from Taradale High School, was on a tramping trip in the Ruahine Forest Park.

Poorest could face highest power bill shock in overhaul, Consumer NZ warns
Powerswitch's Paul Fuge says elderly and smaller, lower-income households will be the worst off.

The subtle gate trick getting Air NZ passengers away on time
The airline says the on time performance improvement is due to a focus on small operational details rather than a single fix.

Search underway for missing teenager on school tramping trip
A search and rescue operation is underway after a teenager was separated from their group on a school trip at the Ruahine Forest Park in Manawatu-Whanganui on Tuesday.