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ENESS’ glowing, interactive AI oracles question digital futures near new zealand mountains
eness’ ai oracles light up under queensland’s mountain peaks A cluster of glowing organic forms echoes the contours of New Zealand’s mountain range in ENESS’ new public art installation. The Whispering Mountains merges artificial intelligence with...
Japan beats New Zealand to meet China in semifinals at FIBA Women's Asia Cup
SHENZHEN, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Japan beat New Zealand 77-62 at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup here on Friday, securing a semifinal spot to face defending champion China. The two sides traded baskets from beyond the arc after the tip-off, before both...

New Zealand faces succession planning crunch
Succession planning is a smart, strategic move that creates value. File photo supplied Radission US on Unsplash By Daren Leng – Senior Business Broker, ABC Business Sales Thousands of Kiwi business owners are nearing retirement, but most lack a...
Several Silver Ferns likely to test new eligibility policy
The Silver Ferns beat Australia in October's Constellation Cup. Photo: Marty Melville Analysis - Top Silver Ferns will be keen to test Netball New Zealand's new eligibility framework, with at least half a dozen likely being chased by coaches in...

Defence spoke to tech company behind US-Mexico border security towers
Defence Minister Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel The government is interested in how New Zealand might compete in supplying international markets with high-tech military systems. New documents released under the Official Information Act...

Dame Therese Walsh: Air New Zealand and ASB Chair says business collaboration is key to success in China
A business leader says Kiwi firms should increase collaboration to improve success in China. Auckland hosted the 11th China Business Summit today, and Air New Zealand and ASB Chair, Dame Therese Walsh spoke at the event. She says different...

Ottawa to revise dairy quota rules after losing $129M trade dispute — to New Zealand

Planning For End Of Greyhound Racing Proceeds
Rt Hon Winston Peters Minister for Racing Planning for the intended ending of greyhound racing in New Zealand is moving forward with animal welfare paramount while also managing the uncertainty for those in the industry, Racing Minister Winston...

McCullum said England were 'too nice' - Brook
New Zealander McCullum's desire for England to show a different side to their character coincides with, or has resulted in, the enlisting of former All Blacks mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka. During his time as New Zealand captain, McCullum...

Protective Effects of Tamarillo (Solanum betaceum) Extract Against Apoptosis in Lead Acetate-Induced Mice Testicular Damage
Introduction Tamarillo (Solanum betaceum Cav.) is a fruit species native to the Andean regions of South America, Southeast Asia, and the North Island of New Zealand.1–3 Due to its high resemblance in its flesh texture to a tomato, it is also known...

MP Barbara Kuriger: Waikato To Become Home Of New Medical School
Waikato will become home to New Zealand’s third medical school, with Cabinet approving the business case for the new school and the establishment of a graduate-entry medical programme at the University of Waikato, MP for Taranaki King Country,...

New Zealand’s longest-serving councillor Trevor Maxwell seeks one more term in Rotorua
The subsequent three-year term put him level with Doug Truman, who served on Grey District Council from 1968 to 2016, for the national record. Asked about plans to take the record outright after the 2025 election, he had a simple statement: “One...

MP Tama Potaka & MP Ryan Hamilton: Waikato To Become Home Of New Medical School
Hamilton will become home to New Zealand’s third medical school, with Cabinet approving the business case for the new school and the establishment of a graduate-entry medical programme at the University of Waikato, MP for Hamilton West Tama Potaka...

Deloitte Fast 50 celebrates 25 years: Meet the alumni breaking barriers
For many, placing on the Deloitte Fast 50 index is a personal goal that symbolises success. White agrees, citing a Fast 50 award in the office of a business mentor that “planted a seed”. “For New Zealand business owners and entrepreneurs, the Fast...
NZ and allies condemn 'inhumane', 'horrifying' killings in Gaza and 'drip feeding' of aid
Palestinian children queue for a portion of hot food distributed by a charity kitchen at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on 15 July. Photo: Eyad Baba/AFP/Getty Images via CNN Newsource New Zealand has joined 24 other countries...

UFC Abu Dhabi: Robert Whittaker Vs. Reinier De Ridder Full Fight Card
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JUNE 22: Robert Whittaker of New Zealand reacts after his victory against ... More Ikram Aliskerov of Russia in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Kingdom Arena on June 22, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia....
Rugby league: Siosiua Taukeiaho puts hand up for Tonga
Taukeiaho told NRL.com that he will be ready to join Tonga for the upcoming Pacific Championships against Samoa and New Zealand if needed. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Former Mate Ma'a Tonga player Siosiua Taukeiaho has revealed he wants to have another shot...

Luxon’s Cost Of Living Promise In Tatters
Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party The latest figures show Christopher Luxons flagship cost of living programme has failed. A year in, only 153 people have received the full FamilyBoost entitlement for the entire year. New data shows...

World : ASEAN Centre For Energy Receives NZ$200,000 Grant From New Zealand
JAKARTA, July 18 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) has received a NZ$200,000 (about US$119,300) grant from the New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry to support the region’s energy transition and the implementation of the...

Shilpa Shirodkar Says Husband Left New Zealand, Quit His Job To Support Her During Depression
Shilpa Shirodkar, a familiar face in 1990s Bollywood, known for her collaborations with icons like Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, Ramesh Sippy, and Gulshan Kumar, stepped away from the limelight at the peak of her career. After moving to...