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Tech Insider: Syos hits Australia, Jake Bezzant’s old firm ParkHelp buys German company

PLUS: Palmerson North's Frogparking sold to US firm.

What next at Westgate? Five-building big-box retail hub rising with NZ’s biggest Kmart

New Kmart Westgate will be 6700sq m, bigger than the almost-half-hectare Manukau store.

‘Taken away in a minute’: Tributes pour in after young footballer killed by lightning

Finley Bone, 21, was struck while practising goal kicks with her partner.

Unanswered questions after Kiwi mum's mysterious death in Thailand

Drescher’s son believes there's more to her death than Thai police have revealed so far.

Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa arrives in US after removal from terror blacklist

He's expected to seek funds to rebuild Syria after 13 years of civil war.

Farmers’ Almanac to publish final edition after more than 200 years

The 2026 edition will mark the end of a 208-year publishing run.

Liam Dann: Is another GFC about to upend NZ's recovery?

OPINION: As AI tech bubble fears grow, how exposed is New Zealand?

Trump administration wins temporary Supreme Court stay on benefits order

About 42 million Americans rely on the Snap payments frozen amid legal wrangling.

Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal visits Rotorua

Zohran Mamdani addresses supporters after winning NYC mayoral race

Inside the mind of a killer: Understanding the mushroom case appeal

Part of medieval tower in Rome collapses

Pilot cleared of blame in fatal Air India crash, says top court

Justice Surya Kant said 'nobody can blame' Captain Sumeet Sabharwal for the disaster.

Miss Chile apologises after viral ‘drug snorting’ video at Miss Universe event

Inna Moll says a makeup artist urged her to film the controversial clip.

‘This is frustrating’: 1000 flights cancelled as shutdown strains airports

American Airlines has cut 220 flights a day, with Delta trimming about 170.

Tensions in tune: Inside the row threatening the royals’ Christmas service

A church rector has advocated modernising its choir and instilling higher standards.

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