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Brits could ban Musk’s X over 'disgraceful' AI chatbot images
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Brits could ban Musk’s X over 'disgraceful' AI chatbot images

Ofcom can use new Online Safety Act powers to block X and its Grok chatbot from the UK.

08 Jan 10:54 PM
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The best (and weirdest) tech found at CES 2026

Uber’s Lucid robotaxis are being tested on roads now.

06 Jan 08:35 PM
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Survey reveals business leaders’ hopes, fears, spending intentions for 2026

Plus: The 10 biggest threats.

06 Jan 04:00 PM

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Three Kiwi start-ups to watch as they chase big 2026 growth plans
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Three Kiwi start-ups to watch as they chase big 2026 growth plans

From cultivated meat to hydrofoiling e-boats to rewarding staff.

05 Jan 04:00 PM
A key to ageing could be in a long-overlooked body part
World

A key to ageing could be in a long-overlooked body part

This finding could reshape IVF while opening a frontier in women's health.

01 Jan 04:00 PM
GPS is key to the global economy. It’s also surprisingly easy to attack
World

GPS is key to the global economy. It’s also surprisingly easy to attack

31 Dec 09:00 PM
Arise Sir Rod: Xero founder knighted after $21.78b tech success
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Arise Sir Rod: Xero founder knighted after $21.78b tech success

30 Dec 09:00 PM
Explainer: The European laws curbing big tech and irking the US
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Explainer: The European laws curbing big tech and irking the US

24 Dec 10:23 PM
Summer Questions:  Kiwi businesses need to think bigger earlier − Alliv Samson
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Summer Questions: Kiwi businesses need to think bigger earlier − Alliv Samson

24 Dec 10:00 PM
'Rare and serious': Rear seatbelt failure sparks voluntary Suzuki Fronx safety recall
New Zealand

'Rare and serious': Rear seatbelt failure sparks voluntary Suzuki Fronx safety recall

Sales of the Suzuki Fronx in New Zealand have been halted while fixes are sought.

23 Dec 03:49 AM
'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella killed in car crash, US media says
World

'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella killed in car crash, US media says

He was one of the most influential figures in modern first-person shooter games.

22 Dec 09:58 PM
Do not use rear seats: Urgent warning after Suzuki vehicle's 'serious' safety failure
New Zealand

Do not use rear seats: Urgent warning after Suzuki vehicle's 'serious' safety failure

There are 1115 Suzuki Fronx cars on New Zealand roads.

22 Dec 03:42 AM
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LawVu hits $400m valuation as it buys fast-growing AI legal start-up
Business

LawVu hits $400m valuation as it buys fast-growing AI legal start-up

A Bay of Plenty start-up signs up some big-name global customers.

17 Dec 04:00 PM
From Labubus to robots: The quirkiest things we bought this year
New Zealand

From Labubus to robots: The quirkiest things we bought this year

Manurewa featured in six of the 11 top quirky products bought through Afterpay.

17 Dec 06:00 AM
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Science news

These clever dogs rival toddlers when it comes to learning words
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These clever dogs rival toddlers when it comes to learning words

Some 'gifted' dogs can pick up toy names just by overhearing chats.

08 Jan 11:00 PM
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Scientists discover oldest poison, on 60,000-year-old arrows
World

Scientists discover oldest poison, on 60,000-year-old arrows

New York Times: South African find gives clues to when humans adopted a deadly strategy.

08 Jan 05:00 PM
Professor urges probe into $30m MethaneSAT mission
New Zealand

Professor urges probe into $30m MethaneSAT mission

Documents suggest conflicting information was provided to the minister and the media.

08 Jan 04:00 PM
Tsunamis can travel vast distances before striking, Japan’s researchers warn
World

Tsunamis can travel vast distances before striking, Japan’s researchers warn

Study traced a tsunami spawned by 8.8 quake and found it carried a late kick.

07 Jan 09:29 PM
Youngest dementia patient donates brain after rare disease kills him at 24
World

Youngest dementia patient donates brain after rare disease kills him at 24

An MRI scan showed the Briton's brain had deteriorated to that of a 70-year-old.

07 Jan 03:37 AM
Summer pests: How to keep ants, flies and mozzies out of your home
Lifestyle

Summer pests: How to keep ants, flies and mozzies out of your home

These small changes can make a big difference.

06 Jan 03:00 AM
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AI news

After Minneapolis shooting, AI fabrications of victim and shooter
World

After Minneapolis shooting, AI fabrications of victim and shooter

Disinformation group NewsGuard found four AI hoaxes with 4.24 million views.

09 Jan 03:20 AM
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Foodstuffs North Island boss Chris Quin on 2026's biggest challenges
Property

Foodstuffs North Island boss Chris Quin on 2026's biggest challenges

'A stronger economy unlocks the health and education system we all want.'

09 Jan 02:00 AM
Brits could ban Musk’s X over 'disgraceful' AI chatbot images
World

Brits could ban Musk’s X over 'disgraceful' AI chatbot images

Ofcom can use new Online Safety Act powers to block X and its Grok chatbot from the UK.

08 Jan 10:54 PM
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Letters: Venezuelans may have reasons to be cheerful after Trump’s action
Letters to the Editor

Letters: Venezuelans may have reasons to be cheerful after Trump’s action

OPINION: UN should protect today’s generation and AI fears are distracting from reality.

07 Jan 04:00 PM
X users tell Grok to undress women and girls in photos. It’s saying yes
Entertainment

X users tell Grok to undress women and girls in photos. It’s saying yes

X chatbot Grok has been generating about one nonconsensual sexual image each minute.

07 Jan 02:00 AM
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AI images of Maduro spread rapidly, despite safeguards
World

AI images of Maduro spread rapidly, despite safeguards

NY Times: AI imagery was depicting a prominent figure as a historical event was unfolding.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
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Liam Dann: Why I’m cheering the AI boom ... and three tips for surviving it
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Liam Dann: Why I’m cheering the AI boom ... and three tips for surviving it

For many workers, it's getting hard to know what's worse, a tech wreck or tech success.

05 Jan 09:00 PM
Grok scrambles to fix image tool after child abuse content complaints
World

Grok scrambles to fix image tool after child abuse content complaints

Indian officials have ordered X to explain how it will block obscene AI images.

03 Jan 03:28 AM

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2degrees will begin 3G shutdown in days, One NZ delays
Telecommunications

2degrees will begin 3G shutdown in days, One NZ delays

Many devices beyond phones rely on 3G.

11 Dec 04:20 AM
From AI to Kiwi hits: The apps and games Kiwis downloaded most this year
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From AI to Kiwi hits: The apps and games Kiwis downloaded most this year

Homegrown talent features among the top offerings from Apple's App Store.

11 Dec 01:54 AM
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Kitea Health closes $13m raise, lines up human trials in the US
Business

Kitea Health closes $13m raise, lines up human trials in the US

Specialist Aussie funds back capital raise.

10 Dec 04:00 PM
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In the thick of it: Trump looms over any megadeal for Warner Bros
World

In the thick of it: Trump looms over any megadeal for Warner Bros

New York Times: Netflix and Paramount are making their cases to the US President.

09 Dec 04:00 PM
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Q&A: Australia’s under-16 social media ban starts today – how does it work?
Business

Q&A: Australia’s under-16 social media ban starts today – how does it work?

PLUS: Will it push Luxon to a similar move here?

09 Dec 04:00 PM
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Expat raises $7.3m for his physical-world AI start-up
Business

Expat raises $7.3m for his physical-world AI start-up

An ex-Tesla engineer is being funded by other New Zealand entrepreneurs.

08 Dec 04:00 PM
Tech bros head to etiquette camp as Silicon Valley levels up its style
World

Tech bros head to etiquette camp as Silicon Valley levels up its style

It's out with the hoodies, in with the power suits as Silicon Valley grows in influence.

08 Dec 04:00 PM
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'It could be a problem': Trump airs doubt about Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros
World

'It could be a problem': Trump airs doubt about Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros

US President said streamer already has 'a very large market share'.

08 Dec 02:10 AM
Locals wowed as Rocket Lab barges giant 'hungry hippo' nose cone out of Warkworth
Business

Locals wowed as Rocket Lab barges giant 'hungry hippo' nose cone out of Warkworth

America's Cup technology meets the space race.

07 Dec 11:46 PM
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Angst turns to anger in Hollywood as Netflix hooks Warner Bros
World

Angst turns to anger in Hollywood as Netflix hooks Warner Bros

New York Times: Netflix's deal for Warner Bros lands like a disaster movie in Hollywood.

07 Dec 02:12 AM
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