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Tech Insider: A cheap home EV charger that’s made in NZ, AWS’s local financials revealed
Keeping it Kiwi – with the help of some Aussie capital.

Looking for a budget stay in Sydney? This hotel offers a fuss-free city base
From $190 per night, make a beeline for the Mercure.

‘A true man of the arts’: Renowned Hastings ballet dancer Laurie Ruffell dies
Dancer rose through the Royal Ballet ranks to become a soloist.

‘Keep moving forward’: No regrets from RTS over failed Warriors centre stint
The 31-year-old has gone back to the future on the eve of the new season.

‘Gosh, that feels good’: Kiwi golfer ends five-year wait with thrilling win
It became a nerve-wracking finish for Nick Voke after he was initially cruising home.

Groundbreaking NZ-led study prompts rethink about devastating disorder
NZ-led study may prove a turning point in battle against neurodegenerative disorder MSA.

Watch: Drone video of Drake in hotel room called out by fans
The rapper's apparently furious response was caught on video.

Highlanders pipped by Waratahs on final play
The Highlanders were moments away from making a winning start to the season.

'Cheaper than roses': Jetstar launches Valentine's Day sale
The sale will last for just eight hours.

Black Foils improve but equal worst-ever SailGP finish
It matched their mark from last season’s event in France where they missed two races.

SailGP notches new record for penalty points in Sydney
Three teams combined for the biggest loss of points in SailGP history.

‘Struggling to find our groove’: Black Foils make horror start to SailGP Sydney
The New Zealand team are now at risk of the event being their worst ever.

Watch: SailGP team capsize in Sydney, ruled out of event
It's the second time in as many seasons the US team have capsized their F50.

‘I’m where I should be': Kiwi heavyweight looks to resume rise in UFC return
'I’ve been wanting a bloody war for a while. That’s what my heart desires'

‘Traumatising’: 23yo’s warning after common act lands her in emergency department
A woman has revealed how her nail-picking habit ended in a trip to hospital.

Australian team finds 102 venomous snakes in suburban backyard
They had expected to catch only four or five adult snakes.

Burling on shared intel between Black Foils and ABs; open to Liam Lawson rematch
The NZ driver on crossover with All Blacks and why he wants a rematch against Liam Lawson.

‘Alarm bells’: How a free US trip led to NZ man’s $7.18m drug charge
James Moa, 21, was arrested at Sydney Airport with 20kg of cocaine hidden in his suitcase.

Kiwi charged with importing 20kg of cocaine into Australia
The 21-year-old man will appear in court in Sydney today.

Major review links microplastics to reproductive, digestive harm
Researchers urge governments to ban single-use plastics immediately.

Sydney terror plot: Explosives, list of Jewish targets found in caravan
NSW Police are investigating the incident as a credible terror threat.