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Christopher Niesche: A lesson for Optus - don’t mock your customers

A handy crisis management tip.

AI outperforms conventional weather forecasting methods for the first time

Financial Times: "A turning point in weather forecasting.”

OpenAI schism leads to Sam Altman’s ousting — and an opening to rivals

Financial Times: New alliances will be created by the CEO's sudden, dramatic departure.

Red alert for consumers over Black Friday ‘sales’

Consumers told spend wisely with this year's Black Friday set to be most expensive yet.

Apple moves to simplify messaging between iPhones and Androids

Financial Times: Apple under pressure to improve interoperability between systems.

Scamfest as retailers hope Black Friday and Cyber Monday pay off

Two big events made in the US, and one made in China, aim to ignite retail fortunes.

Hooking up again: Virgin Australia and Air NZ get cosy on the Tasman again

Codeshare makes it easier for Virgin passengers to fly around Aotearoa.

Simon Kuper: The Dutch are piloting a saner European right

Financial Times: Dutch right is Post-Thatcherite, post-Trumpian, less rabid.

Wall Street workers told to expect another year of smaller bonuses

Financial Times: Payouts for some roles set to fall by 25 per cent.

Eftpos, credit card retail spending well down in October

Spending in retail industries fell 0.7 per cent compared to September, down by $44m.

Travel binge: Auckland-Los Angeles return fares drop below $1000

Travel and inbound tourism is edging closer to pre-Covid levels.

Pioneering drinks business strikes trouble, makes arrangement with creditors

List of secured creditors released with deed names those claiming money including IRD.

US stocks and bonds jump after inflation falls

Financial Times: Rise in US consumer price index slows more than economists had forecast.

'Dominos falling' - receivers selling 11 unfinished Auckland apartment blocks

'Wake-up call for anyone pushing the Auckland intensify agenda.'

Watch: Alarming state of red-stickered cliff-top house that's not condemned

The Herald saw an alarming sight when it flew a drone over the sea on Friday last week.

Crucial talks imminent in Fisher & Paykel Healthcare industrial action

The chances of averting a strike at a major factory hinge on Wednesday's talks.