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OpenAI boss denies sister's allegations of childhood rape
Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006.

Twenty-two dogs and puppies uplifted from one Opotiki property
A total of 22 dogs and puppies have now been uplifted from the same property since mid-September.

Investigation underway into dead and injured whales in Kaikoura
One dead whale and another injured whale were spotted over the New Year period.

Oracle unveils Exadata X11M for enhanced AI performance
Oracle has launched Exadata X11M, enhancing AI and transaction processing performance while maintaining costs, aimed at improving energy efficiency.

Thousands without internet after digger damages Northland fibre cable
There is currently no estimate for the restoration time.

Power grid saboteur Graham Philip released from prison but will remain on electronic monitoring
The former IT professional from Taupo was sentenced to three years and one month in prison in December 2022 on seven charges of sabotage.

AC/DC's historic childhood home demolished by Sydney property developers: 'We're genuinely sorry for this oversight'
Developers responsible have issued an apology, claiming they had no idea of the Sydney property's cultural significance.

American teen Nishesh Basavareddy defeats ASB Classic defending champion
Nishesh Basavareddy showed his potential to be tennis’ next big thing by knocking out No 2 seed Alejandro Tabilo in stunning style.

South Korea's Yoon faces second arrest attempt in fortified compound
The first arrest attempt was called off after authorities were blocked from entering the presidential compound by a human chain of hundreds of PSS members and military guards.

Diligent to host Cyber Risk Virtual Summit in February 2025
Diligent will host a Cyber Risk Virtual Summit on 5-6 February 2025, uniting leaders to develop strategies against evolving cyber threats.

Gisborne sewer unblocking suspended due to weather
Work to unblock the Mangapapa pipes which were blocked by improperly disposed garden waste has stalled due to heavy rain.

Drones, thermal imaging and a $5000 reward: A family’s search for beloved ‘stolen’ dog
The family believe their “beautiful, cheeky” dog was “stolen” and have offered a $5000 reward.

Wild weather halted ferries between the North and South islands again. Why isn't there a tunnel?
Many passengers were frustrated as the tried to rebook ferries, with some having to fork out for overnight accommodation.

Mother cat and kittens abandoned in sealed bin at South Auckland bus stop
The felines were found by a member of the public and wouldn’t have survived much longer in the heat.

Acer launches updated Swift Go laptops with Intel tech
Acer has launched the refreshed Swift Go laptops, featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra 200H processors and stunning 3K OLED displays for enhanced productivity.

BBC Sound of 2025: Barry Can't Swim is a new dance music superstar
The producer and DJ from Edinburgh is revealed in third place on the BBC's Sound of 2025 list.

Green Party MP urges public to keep momentum for bill submissions
Tamatha Paul is urging New Zealanders to continue to make bill submissions, specifically on the Bootcamp and Anti-Stalking bills.

Las Vegas Cybertruck suspect used ChatGPT to plan blast, police say
Officials say the suspect used asked ChatGPT how much explosives would be needed to trigger the blast which occurred outside the the Las Vegas Trump International Hotel on New Year's Day.

'Music is back' as sales hit a 20-year high
Albums by Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Coldplay pushed sales of recorded music to a record £2.4bn.

Cherry growers in Central Otago positive over this year's crop
A better crop of Central Otago cherries should result in higher profits for growers this season.