Pope Leo XIV warns AI chatbot ‘girlfriends’ threaten real relationships
He said: “Because chatbots are excessively ‘affectionate’, as well as always present and accessible, they can become hidden…
These are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?
Next, plenty of sand, and playgrounds, and shady picnic spots, plus nearby cafes or convenience shops. Or an…
Finley Melville Ives continues Winter Olympics preparation with halfpipe World Cup podium in Canada
The reigning World Champion topped qualification from his heat and wasted no time making his mark in run…
This could be a better — and safer — way into the AI trade in 2026
Published: Jan. 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET Some investors may need to be reminded that the semiconductor industry…
Buck Rogers star Gil Gerard dies days after ‘aggressive’ cancer diagnosis
Gerard was born in Arkansas in 1943 and began his career as an actor in New York City…
Simon Mutonhori ordered to pay $33,000 court costs in dispute with Wairoa District Council
But his unsuccessful legal action, described by a judge as “over-long and complicated” and reliant on “irrelevant pleadings…
Hurricanes mourn young wife Mereana Muriwai after rare cancer fight
“Mereana, this past year you’ve shown me what true courage, bravery, resilience, and grace looks like. “You’ve completely…
Kiwi dollar slumps to 12-year low against Aussie ahead of Christmas travel
“The economic fundamentals have certainly been in Australia’s favour over the last little while and [I] think that…
Labour gains support after capital gains tax announcement, but not enough to form Government
Labour would get 42 seats and the Greens would get 12 seats. The poll assumes Te Pāti Māori…
Functional mushrooms: What are they, how do they work and are they worth taking?
“By definition, an adaptogen is a nontoxic, typically plant extract that helps the body resist or adapt better…
El Vencedor back in winning form with Balmerino Stakes victory at Ellerslie
Pinn kept a cool head and stalked the leader, drawing alongside him at the turn before putting in…
Media Insider: Māori broadcasting shake-up – The Hui misses out on $1m funding from Te Māngai Pāho, Te Karere set to face a cut
This includes further support for Māori regional news platforms and a new national hub to distribute news content…