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UN chief to address the PNG parliament today during 'historic' visit
Antonio Guterres is in Papua New Guinea on a four-day official state visit from 2 to 5 September.

Candice Bergen once played Vogue’s top editor. Her daughter Chloe Malle will now do the job for real
Vogue has announced that Chloe Malle will head up the fashion magazine's US edition, replacing world-renowned figure Anna Wintour.

Warriors star ruled out of crucial final round NRL clash
Hip injury delays Wayde Egan’s 150th NRL appearance; rookie Sam Healey to start

Lufthansa pilots' union seeks strike ballot over pensions

'We believed in your promises:' At-risk Afghans demand German visas

Putin and Xi sign around 20 agreements in show of unity

Person seriously injured after crash closes Tuhikaramea Road in Waikato
Tuhikaramea Road - between Temple View and Dinsdale - is closed following a single-vehicle crash around 3.30am.

PNG's efforts to unlock monetisation for young content creators
While creators in other parts of the world can earn revenue from platforms like YouTube and Facebook, their Papua New Guinean counterparts have faced significant barriers, writes Scott Waide.

Pandemics, climate shocks, unsafe food interconnected - WHO regional director
Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala says the world is shifting rapidly, "and so are the threats we face".

Bay of Plenty council to recover costs from people who abandon derelict boats
One regional council is promising to identify and recover costs from responsible parties, as the number of derelict vessels continues to rise.

There's a new type of avocado - how does it compare?
A nutritionist got her mitts on the only Harricado in the country and put it to the smash.

Auckland Council calls for government to help crack down on illegal boarding houses
A report has found many are housing vulnerable populations, such as those referred by Work and Income or the Department of Corrections.

Maori students going through long-standing medical admissions scheme more likely to graduate
A study has found Maori and Pacific medical students going through a long-standing admissions programme are graduating at a higher rate than students in other faculties.

Dairy prices slump in latest auction, including falls for butter
Prices have slumped in the latest global dairy auction overnight as supply outpaced demand.

Kiwi father and son's surreal Singapore GP delivery mission to Liam Lawson
Ian Ebbs and his son Michael will be trackside in Singapore to see Liam Lawson run their Kiwiana design on his helmet in the Formula 1 race.

Peru pledges to investigate the ‘heinous’ killing of Indonesian diplomat

On the road with animal control
Auckland's animal control staff are busier than ever, impounding more than 10,000 dogs over the past year.

Google sets date for Nest Cam, Gemini for Home reveal
After years of waiting for new Nest smart gear from Google, it appears we’ll actually get our wish next month. “Gemini is coming to Google Home,” a post reads on Google’s official X account. “Come back October 1st,” the message continues above an animation of a Nest camera peeking into the frame. A link labeled “sign up for updates” sends users to the Google Store, where they can sign up for news. It’s not clear what type of reveal Google is planning for October 1; it could simply be a news release, or perhaps it will be a full-on media event. Google has previously held “Made by Google” events in the fall for new Nest devices. The social media post is just the latest hint from Google that new Nest hardware is on the horizon. Last month, Google let slip footage of a new Google Home smart speaker during its big Pixel event. The device, which looks roughly the size of an Amazon Echo Dot or an Apple HomePod Mini, is the first glimpse we’ve seen of a new Google smart speaker since the Nest Audio in 2020. Shortly thereafter, Android Headlines published leaked images of the speaker (which it referred to as the “Google Home Speaker”) along with a new slate of Nest Cams, including a wired outdoor camera, an indoor cam, and a new Nest doorbell, all with 2K resolution. It’s been four years since Google last refreshed its Nest camera lineup, with the current crop of Nest Cams capped at 1080p resolution. Google has already detailed its Gemini smart home plans, with Gemini at Home slated to roll out in an early preview next month. Set to replace Google Assistant, the new Gemini-powered voice assistant will respond to natural-language commands, handling such duties as smart home control, calendar and shopping list management, setting timers and reminders, as well as engaging in “natural back-and-forth discussion” via Gemini Live. While we’ve seen plenty of chatter about a new Google Home speaker and Nest Cams, there’s no word on a new Nest smart display. The most recent Google display, the second-generation Nest Hub, landed in 2021, while the larger Nest Hub Max debuted in 2019. This news story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best home security cameras.