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Greenland or NATO? Trump can’t have both
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Greenland or NATO? Trump can’t have both

It isn’t for sale, and the consequences of a military takeover would be dire.

Tesla’s greatest threat is being boring
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Tesla’s greatest threat is being boring

The biggest threat may not be flaming out spectacularly.

Alibaba links Qwen AI app to vast consumer ecosystem
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Alibaba links Qwen AI app to vast consumer ecosystem

The app has surpassed 100 million monthly active users within two months of its release.

Former financial adviser David McEwen tells court he has no money
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Former financial adviser David McEwen tells court he has no money

A former financial adviser who breached financial markets rules has avoided being sentenced for now and is claiming to be in debt.David McEwen, last year, admitted to breaches of the Financial Markets Conduct Act.He was to be sentenced at the Auckland District Court today.Judge S...

Staff reporters 15 Jan 2026