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NYT: In tweaking its chatbot to appeal to more people, OpenAI made it riskier for some.

Fran O’Sullivan: Why NZ and Australia should push back on Trump’s intrusive visa rules

OPINION: US border staff could soon demand five years of your social media history.

Banks accused of unnecessarily hiking mortgage rates

Are banks putting profits ahead of NZ's economic recovery?

Mary Holm: How to invest a large inheritance in your 20s and avoid mistakes

OPINION: It's tough losing your mum at a young age.

Market close: NZ stocks end a touch higher, Tourism Holdings falls

New Zealand stocks ended with a slight gain but investors were largely sidelined.

The stories, scandals and showdowns that defined 2025

From Trump’s return to AI fears, 2025 reshaped global and Kiwi life.

Rod Drury-backed $400m Queenstown gondola project given conditional endorsement

The project has been added to the Infrastructure Priorities Programme list.

Movers got 67% of work from Arvida: liquidated after contract cancelled

After Americans bought Arvida, which then cut costs, the movers lost their contract.

Disney OpenAI deal lets fans make AI videos with Mickey and Marvel

Fans can make 30-second clips with over 200 Disney, Marvel and Star Wars characters.

Air NZ ditches new flight safety video in cost crunch; RNZ faces board shake-up

IRD v NBR subscription stand-off heats up; KFC creative pitch: A spicy advertising battle.

Stock Takes: BlackRock still 'pro-risk' despite talk of AI bubble

BlackRock's unrelenting 'pro-risk' approach, and Vital management goes internal.

Matthew Hooton: Why Nicola Willis cannot win a fiscal fight with Ruth Richardson

OPINION: The minister's suggested debate with the Nat political veteran is a lose-lose.

Aircraft near-collision 'too close', investigators call for urgent overhaul

A safety authority urges major changes after two planes were put on a collision course.

Editorial: Who's watching the watchdog? Cloud over FMA chair undermines trust

OPINION: The investigation comes at the worst time for the FMA.

ASB quietly stops offering some mortgage rate discounts

Bank's move comes as Westpac increases its mortgage and term deposit rates.

Market close: Retirement stocks rise on quiet day for NZ sharemarket

The NZX was up slightly with Ryman and Summerset benefiting from a lull.