The US President says he could send the military to quell anti-ICE protests in Minnesota, in the wake of a second civilian shooting by federal agents.

Analysis: Asked how he could trust pledges from an Iranian regime, the US president left on a cliff-hanger.

Analysis: With Scott Robertson's departure, New Zealand Rugby finds itself at a familiar crossroads.

Analysis - As artificial intelligence use expands, so does its underlying footprint.

Kiwi have started to hatch on Waiheke Island and may thrive with the help of special detection dogs helping eliminate the last of the island's pests.

The Sport Integrity Commission's first major investigation, triggered by dozens of complaints about Yachting NZ, remains unfinished a year on.

The paperwork currently required to legally trap feral cats could be replaced with a simpler online system, after criticism from hunters.

Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - many feel they have nothing but bad options. Audio

Explainer - The billionaire has been under fire over AI deepfakes - with Christopher Luxon's office calling them "concerning." What's going on?

Explainer - America has been in an uproar the past week over the actions of ICE agents after the shooting of a Minneapolis woman. But who exactly are they?

Explainer - Kazu have a track record of targeting other institutions - from the Nepali police to a US medical records company.

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