Proposed law could see government use AI to make decisions about people’s benefits
National’s Scott Simpson introduced the bill. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii A proposed new law would allow the…
‘Edvence Estrelia Feair’: Robbie Mortimer slammed over rendition of Australian anthem
Criticism of Robbie Mortimer’s version of Advance Australia Fair at the State of Origin opener was so brutal,…
Asian patients missing language support before surgeries
Photo: 123rf Asian patients at Waikato Hospital with limited English proficiency have been left without language support at…
Department of Conservation launches external investigation over debt, relationships with iwi
DOC would not make any further comments on next steps until they had considered the findings of the…
Government invests $50,000 for Hawke’s Bay grower group’s McCain factory takeover bid
More than 100 vegetable growers will be affected by the Hasting site’s closure. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro…
‘Dearly loved’ child dies after leaving Auckland school bus
The boy was aged under 10. (File photo) Photo: RNZ A “dearly loved” young boy has died after…
Canterbury man behind illegal lottery not going to jail, but yet to be sentenced
Waiariki McIlroy-Jones appears at Christchurch District Court for sentencing on charges relating to illegal gambling offences for running…
Consumer confidence lifts, but still in negative territory
ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner. Photo: ABC / Luke Bowden Consumer confidence lifted to 86.5 points in May…
Proposed law could see government use AI to make decisions about people’s benefits
National’s Scott Simpson introduced the bill. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii A proposed new law would allow the…
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
MetService heavy rain warnings are in place for parts of the South Island for Sunday through until Tuesday.…
Kindys prepare to ask parents for donations after ‘drop in the bucket’ Budget increase
The government increased other early childhood education services’ subsidies by 1.5 percent, but said kindergartens would get just…
Man executed for fatally poisoning billionaire behind Netflix’s 3 Body Problem
By Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Xu Yao attends the sentencing hearing. Photo: Shanghai Intermediate People’s Court/weixin A Chinese lawyer…