AI chatbot Grok misidentified a man who saved lives; falsely claimed a victim staged his injuries
Citing credible media sources such as CNN, Grok separately misidentified an image of Ahmed as that of an…
Inside Economics: GDP or not GDP? That is the last question for 2025
They say nothing about inequality/distribution of wealth, natural resources available, mitigation factors for climate change, perceived happiness, and…
Hastings council CEO appoints private investigator to examine complaint about councillor Steve Gibson
The council-owned Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery opened the controversial exhibition that encourages people to…
Blue Chip victim targeted by Du Val – The Fall of the House of Du Val podcast
Laughton was aware of Du Val’s projects, and was bewildered when the group contacted him offering an investment.…
Moana Road: How Paul Ballentyne built a souvenir empire after being $2m in debt
I was a property developer in 2008 and that definitely kicked my ass really bad. I owed $2…
Luxury Escapes CEO: Why Fiji is still the top holiday spot for Kiwis
Destinations like Japan, Thailand and Bali have seen major growth in the past few years. Which emerging destinations…
China ends tax break on condoms in push to lift falling birth rate
“Decisions about having children in China today are shaped primarily by broader economic and lifestyle factors, such as…
Sarah Hirini: Black Ferns legend speaks about her passion for flying and getting a pilot’s licence
Full-time pilot students usually take six months to complete their studies, but with the extreme demands of the…
Gisborne flytipping surges nearly 55% – and it’s being dumped at a surprising location
About 20% of the rubbish left at the gate is stickered (paid for), with people thinking the crates…
Genesis Energy CEO bets on AI growth but warns of data centre challenge to power grid
But the big data centres required by AI are proving a hot potato overseas because of the huge…
Coastguard rescues man from water after mayday call from Whangārei’s Parua Bay
Another blessing was that the Customs vessel Hawke 5 was also nearby and was ahead of the Coastguard…
New $64m Pekatahi Bridge aims to ease SH2 bottleneck and secure vital freight link
NZTA already owned the necessary land to deliver the project. He said SH2 was a vital link connecting…