CompaniesInstagram CEO denies addiction claims in landmark US trialAdam Mosseri told jurors Instagram users are not 'clinically' addicted to social media.11 Feb 08:01 PM
EntertainmentBad Bunny breaks Super Bowl record with staggering viewing figuresBad Bunny's show drew 135.4 million viewers, topping Kendrick Lamar's 2025 record.10 Feb 09:49 PM
CompaniesMeta, Google face jury in landmark US addiction trialThe case centres on claims a woman, now 20, was addicted from childhood.09 Feb 10:22 PM
EntertainmentNot a sports fan? Here's why you should still watch the Super Bowl and how to watch Taika Waititi's ad08 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumAgribusinessAuckland wine tech business liquidated owing $475k and citing 'irrecoverable failure'03 Feb 12:00 AM
BusinessStandalone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to toolX says Grok is blocked in some places, but the stand-alone app still undresses photos.15 Jan 08:51 PM
WorldGlobal bans grow as Musk's Grok faces backlash over sexualised deepfakesThe Philippines has fully blocked Grok, joining Malaysia and Indonesia.15 Jan 06:22 PM
WorldMusk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlashCalifornia Attorney-General Rob Bonta called Grok's alleged role in the images 'shocking'.15 Jan 02:48 AM
EntertainmentHome Alone star Daniel Stern cited for soliciting prostitutionDaniel Stern, 68, was cited at a Camarillo motel and then released.13 Jan 09:50 PM
WorldFor the first time in 25 years, California is drought-freeA year ago, the state battled fires. Now, the wet season is off to a promising start.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ sale drops flights to Australia as low as $215 The airline's sale for domestic and international flights runs until January 19.06 Jan 04:00 PM
Entertainment'Much loved friend': Plaque finally marks Matthew Perry's Hollywood final resting placeFamily delayed the memorial, citing privacy concerns after his death.31 Dec 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldShe tried to kill a president. He loved her anywayNY Times: A widower married a woman with a notorious past. It tore his family apart.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMud and debris fly as heavy rain, flash floods hit southern CaliforniaMud and debris fly as heavy rain, flash floods hit southern California. Video / AFPWatch25 Dec 10:57 PM
WorldMother charged in ‘cold-blooded’ killing of 9-year-old daughterAuthorities say Ashlee Buzzard wore a wig and swapped licence plates to avoid detection.24 Dec 10:52 PM
WorldChristmas storm: Southern California braces for devastating floodsAtmospheric river brings heavy rain and fears of deadly mudslides.24 Dec 07:42 PM
EntertainmentFilmmaker Rob Reiner’s son not medically cleared to be formally charged with parents’ murderRob Reiner, 78, and wife Michele, 70, were found stabbed in their Brentwood home.16 Dec 07:35 PM
EntertainmentMurder case launched as two found dead at home of film-maker Rob ReinerThe victims are yet to be identified, but their ages match that of Reiner and his wife. 15 Dec 03:21 AM
World'Christmas miracle': Missing dog found five years later, 3700km awayChoco went missing in California and turned up in Michigan. Getting him home took help.14 Dec 01:15 AM
EntertainmentDoctor jailed for supplying ketamine to Friends star Matthew PerryFour others, including 'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha, await sentencing.04 Dec 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe housing strategy that has California Nimbys in a cornerNY Times: Builder’s remedy law can override zoning rules when there's a housing shortage. 30 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldFour dead, 10 wounded in suspected targeted US shootingSan Joaquin County detectives say the attack appears to be targeted.30 Nov 06:11 AM
EntertainmentInside the terrifying break-in at Benny Blanco’s family homePolice say several rooms were ransacked and items stolen before suspects fled.26 Nov 06:03 PM
Entertainment‘We are pleased this matter has been resolved’: Vin Diesel case dismissedThe judge ruled California law doesn’t cover alleged acts in Georgia.20 Nov 06:25 PM
BusinessNvidia and Microsoft pour $26b into Claude maker Anthropic amid AI bubble talkNvidia will invest up to $17.6b while Microsoft pledges a further $8.8b.18 Nov 08:38 PM
Sport‘Backwards step’: Doctor’s warning as ‘run it straight’ arrives in USThe controversial sport, which led to a teen's death in NZ, has its US debut this week.17 Nov 07:00 AM
WorldCop30: California Governor Newsom seizes summit spotlightA future Democratic administration would rejoin the Paris Agreement 'without hesitation'.11 Nov 10:59 PM
EntertainmentSydney Sweeney almost received knockout blow while shooting Christy filmThe actor was left concussed after filming real fight scenes for the boxing biopic.11 Nov 07:01 AM
