PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS start-up failures up by 60% as founders face hangover from boom yearsFinancial Times: Millions of jobs at VC-backed firms under threat.19 Aug 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldStranded in space? Nasa doesn’t see the Starliner astronauts that wayNew York Times: The astronauts face an eight-month stay after Starliner glitch.19 Aug 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldBehind the pageantry of Shen Yun: Dancers reveals emotional abuse, injuries and exploitationNYT: Shen Yun leaders accused of exploiting young dancers to spread Falun Gong message.18 Aug 10:47 PM
WorldBlinken arrives in Israel to push ceasefire dealNegotiators are hoping to conclude ceasefire discussions this week.18 Aug 10:34 PM
BusinessBlast-off: Why Rocket Lab shares are up 38%Plus: Helicopters offloaded after firm calls time on mid-air catch.18 Aug 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFortune 500 companies warn of growing AI riskFinancial Times: Leap in number of large companies citing new tech as potential hazard.18 Aug 09:26 AM
WorldTrump says Harris will be easier to beat than BidenBut some polls show Harris edging ahead in the election race.18 Aug 01:49 AM
WorldGlobal warnings after Oropouche virus turns deadlyCases of Oropouche virus disease have been climbing in South America and the Caribbean.17 Aug 09:02 PM
WorldYorkshire terrier survives shark attack because it ‘didn’t like the taste’The dog resurfaced with multiple bite wounds, a broken pelvis and severe bruising.17 Aug 04:46 AM
WorldJD Vance's plane makes emergency landing due to door malfunctionIt comes a week after Trump’s plane was diverted as he headed for a rally.17 Aug 04:00 AM
EntertainmentWWE Hall of Famer dies aged 81Two months after the passing of his wrestling star brother, WWE legend dies aged 81.17 Aug 02:59 AM
WorldGaza ceasefire talks put on holdTwo days of talks about the Gaza war have closed but will resume in Egypt next week.17 Aug 12:58 AM
EntertainmentSpy: Kiwi stars on the rise - the actresses shooting US showsWhat’s next for Grace Palmer, Rose McIver, Jess Hong and Keisha Castle-Hughes?16 Aug 07:30 PM
New Zealand‘Safety of Australians’ trumps Luxon’s calls for fairness on 501s debateLuxon did manage to come away from the meeting with a few wins.16 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWho is the 'Ketamine Queen' charged over Matthew Perry's death'They did harm so that they could make more money,' says a prosecutor.16 Aug 08:14 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTop Fed official ‘open’ to September rate cut as inflation coolsFinancial Times: Raphael Bostic warns central bank officials must also beware jobs market.16 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHe still thought he could win: Inside Biden’s decision to drop outNew York Times: People close to Biden say he believes he could have won a second term.16 Aug 12:41 AM
LifestyleWatch: Dental staff fired after cruel act against cancer patient'It’s pretty disturbing that these girls thought this was funny.'15 Aug 11:01 PM
WorldRussia sentences US woman to 12 years for Ukraine donationRussian court jails Ksenia Karelina for treason weeks after major prisoner swap.15 Aug 09:41 PM
World'Game changer': Kamala Harris 'now has more paths to the presidency' than TrumpHarris closes gap with Trump in Sun Belt states enough to open 2nd path to the presidency.15 Aug 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS stocks rally as strong retail sales raise hopes of ‘soft landing’Financial Times: Renewed optimism, good supermarket result sparked rally on Wall Street.15 Aug 08:49 PM
Politics'I am not leaving': Dotcom has 'plan' to fight extradition, while legal experts weigh inTop barrister says Dotcom cannot appeal the decision, but he can ask for a review.15 Aug 08:03 PM
EntertainmentMultiple people arrested over Matthew Perry's drug deathDoctor asked ‘how much will this moron pay’ for ketamine.15 Aug 06:37 PM
PoliticsJustice Minister signs Kim Dotcom’s extradition orderDotcom will be deported to the United States.15 Aug 07:53 AM
WorldRFK jnr proposed endorsing Kamala Harris in exchange for Cabinet jobIndependent candidate for White House sought meeting with Harris campaign but was denied.15 Aug 06:36 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrial in Texas school shooting asks: Could the assailant’s parents have stopped it?New York Times: Do parents bear responsibility for the horrific acts of their children?15 Aug 02:47 AM
World'Ceasefire still possible': Hamas to skip next round of talksHamas will not be involved in the next round of ceasefire talks.15 Aug 12:42 AM
WorldAllies push Trump to attack policies, not personalityDonors have expressed concern over Trump's deeply personal attacks against Kamala Harris.14 Aug 11:34 PM
Travel newsDisney World wants wrongful death suit tossed as widower signed up for Disney+Terms of contract to use streaming service rule out legal action, claims Disney.14 Aug 11:11 PM
World'Serious violation': Ex-cops staged fake raid to extort millionsFour mercenaries have been indicted in a violent extortion raid in the US.14 Aug 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy Trump keeps talking about fictional serial killer Hannibal LecterTrump’s references to the fictional serial killer are consistent and nonsensical.14 Aug 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCalifornia bill to regulate AI causes alarm in Silicon ValleyNew York Times: "We shouldn’t try to put an off switch on a kitchen knife."14 Aug 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAfter 23 years in Las Vegas, Jason Walbridge returns as new SkyCity chief executiveProud Kiwi and gaming specialist who served five years in the New Zealand Army.14 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldUS approves large-scale weapons package for IsraelFighter jets and other military equipment in Israel delivery.14 Aug 12:41 AM
