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Tracer round fired by machine gun believed to have sparked large Waiouru scrub fire

The blaze has so far scorched 3,623 hectares, with firefighters bracing for wind and rain as Defence Force crews keep the site contained.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Today

Metservice

Waiouru fire spreads over 3800ha, South Island blaze contained

Easing winds and light rain have helped firefighters slow the Waiouru blaze, which now covers 3,800 hectares and may take days to contain.

By Anya Fielding • 4 min read • 2 days ago

NZX

NZ dollar slips vs. Australian dollar, yen ahead of dairy auction

The New Zealand dollar fell against the Australian dollar and the yen ahead of the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight, on speculation prices wi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015

Global Stories

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Digital Transformation

Rain launches payments alliance for agentic commerce

Card networks and fintech groups are trying to set rules for AI-driven purchases before a projected USD $3 trillion market fragments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026

Crypto

Western Union launches Stablecard with Rain in 37 markets

The service lets remittance recipients hold dollar value in 37 markets, helping protect balances from local currency swings before spending via Visa.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026

Fintech

Augustus raises USD $180 million in Tiger-led round

The financing values the New York fintech at USD $1 billion as it seeks to give overseas banks direct access to dollar accounts and payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026

Robotics

bitsensing launches AIR4D radar for autonomous vehicles

Access to raw radar data could help self-driving fleets train software and move beyond tightly controlled pilot zones.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Fintech

Lydian launches Visa Platinum card for digital assets

Crypto holders can now spend more than 300 digital assets at Visa merchants worldwide, as card volumes in the sector keep rising.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026

Fintech

Rain taps Episode Six for Asia-Pacific card expansion

Asia-Pacific card programmes tied to stablecoins will gain local processing support as Rain expands with Episode Six across multiple markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2026

Unified Communications

Will newcomer internet provider Rain reign supreme?

The new internet provider is taking the slow and steady route to win over the South African market, but will it be enough?.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017

Gaming

Review: Rain

Rain is usually something people like to avoid whenever they see it. They would either put up a umbrella or at least find shelter to stay away from it.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2013