New law will allow AI to make benefit decisions to modernise welfare system, Government says
Social Development Minister Louise Upston said it would reduce delays, errors and unnecessary debt, while freeing up staff…
Rachel Law and Nala triumph at national sheep dog trials in Hawke’s Bay
The South Island claimed both heading dog titles, with Alan Stewart, of Omakau-Earnsleugh, triumphing in the long head…
NYC Gallery Sold an AI-Generated Ansel Adams Photo Without Permission
The New York Danziger Gallery displayed for sale an AI-generated version of Ansel Adams’ photo “Moonrise Over Hernandez”…
Climate law change: Inquiry sought over PM’s office lobbying claims
Z Energy confirmed to RNZ it had provided a document to Government in 2024 and Fonterra confirmed it…
AI hallucinations in research, legal filings, and books are growing and getting harder to fix
The associate professor at Columbia University’s School of Nursing had grown accustomed to having artificial intelligence tools help…
Did Tom Phillips case spark Government’s last-minute homeschool law change?
In New Zealand, “certificates of exemption” from school are available through an online application on the ministry website,…
‘Devastating’: Orca whales rescued from performing in France destined for Spanish zoo
Two orca whales from a French theme park that was closed down to protect them are destined for…
Northland property among $524,000 recovered from meth offender under proceeds‑of‑crime law
Court documents show police relied on surveillance, intercepted communications and Piper’s admissions to establish that he sourced ephedrine…
‘Major breach’: Tribunal says Treaty overhaul in education law ‘may be worse’ than Treaty Principles Bill
The broader Treaty clause review faces a separate and urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry. Earlier this month, the tribunal…
Ngāi Tahu preparing to renegotiate parts of Treaty settlement amid major conservation law reforms
Many iwi have Treaty settlements that provide roles in certain conservation processes such as management planning and concession…
“I feel like I’m going to miss you all,” Savitt tells the jury.
Posted May 14, 2026 at 9:11 PM UTC “I feel like I’m going to miss you all,” Savitt…
New Zealand to Shield Companies from Private Climate Lawsuits with Climate Change Act Amendments
The New Zealand government announced on May 12, 2026 that it would change climate legislation to prevent courts…