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Wellington's Fear Factory scares up its final frights
Fear Factory says a drop in visitor numbers and a Covid-19 hangover both played a part in the closure of its Wellington branch.

‘Most dangerous technology ever’: Protesters urge AI pause
Google this week quietly revised its artificial intelligence ethics, no longer ruling out military or surveillance use.

'Bringing the Parihaka love' with two tonnes of potatoes for Te Matatini
Taranaki iwi harvested two tonnes of potatoes to koha groups staying at local marae for the national kapa haka festival at the end of the month.

Aussies set quickest times ahead of NZ Grand Prix weekend
Visiting Supercars drivers star in Friday Castrol Toyota Formula Regional practice for this weekend’s NZGP.

Country Life: Boots on the ground help farm over tough times
It's 30 years since the Elworthy family began the Tora Coastal Walk, one of the first multi-day hikes on farmland in NZ. It's been the key to this rugged farm's survival.

Prison staff injured in altercation with inmates, one taken to hospital with serious injuries
Five prisoners and four Corrections workers were involved in the incident at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison.

Next group of public submissions on Treaty Principles Bill announced
There are almost 500 people named, from the general public to former MPs, academics and Maori leaders.

Harsher sentences needed for assaults on officers, Police Association says
After multiple vehicle attacks against officers, police are calling for convicted offenders to spend significant time behind bars.

Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware
Mandiant and the Android Security Team have partnered to enhance tools that detect concealed malware in Android applications, bolstering user safety.

Braze strengthens ANZ presence with data centre, HQ launch
Braze has unveiled plans for new strategic investments in Australia and New Zealand, including a data centre in Sydney and a local headquarters, enhancing its regional presence.

Josh Allen wins AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
Allen edged two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award in the closest race since 2016.

Margie Apa resigns: 'Impossible task' to lead Health NZ with systematic issues - medical workers
Health NZ's CEO has resigned, but frontline healthworkers are sceptical that installing new leadership will make any difference to a system grappling with problems.

Stalking law: Victim warns new bill could protect stalkers, harm victims
A victim warns that new stalking laws could "do more harm than good".

Country Life: Fleecing the flock all in the name of charity
Dozens of shearers slipped on their moccasins recently to sheer hundreds of sheep to raise funds for charity.

Country Life: Inside a dairy farm's composting shelter
The team at Waka Dairies near Dannevirke is turning waste from milking cows into fertiliser that can be worked back into the farm.

Treaty Principles BIll: TikTok and David Seymour’s ‘strange victim complex’
Justice Committee hears from “flag-waving libertarian”, and lawyer and TikTok star as oral submissions continue on the Treaty Principles Bill.

Moderate earthquake felt in Marlborough, Wellington area
Hundreds of people have reported feeling a quake this afternoon.

Mark Brown on China deal: 'No need for New Zealand to sit in the room with us'
The Cook Islands prime minister says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with Beijing which is expected to be signed next week.

Hurricanes score five tries in comfortable pre-season win over Blues
The Hurricanes have warmed up for the Super Rugby Pacific season-opener against the Crusaders next Friday with a strong final pre-season hitout.

Council to endorse investigation of new Remutaka route
An action group says the current state highway route is unsafe, unpleasant, and offers no resilience to the region.