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My AI therapist got me through dark times: The good and bad of chatbot counselling
With NHS mental health waitlists at record highs, are chatbots a possible solution?

Tower posts improved profit, plans to expand risk based pricing
The insurer is to extend its risk based approach to include sea surge and landslide risks.

Diddy trial: Ventura’s former best friend says Combs tried to use hammer to smash down door
Kerry Morgan also testified Ventura lost her 'confidence' and 'sparkle' while with Combs.

NFL could allow stars to compete at LA Olympics
Franchise owners are considering a proposal that would allow NFL players to play flag football when the sport makes its Olympic debut in LA.

Decades-old mystery of Russian stuntman missing in NZ solved
A 22-year mystery at Lake Taupo has been resolved after police received new information from the public following a recent appeal.

Why do some octogenarians have exceptional memories?
Research from the University of Chicago looked at 'superagers' - people over 80 years who have the memory of someone decades younger - to try to understand why.

NZ joins call for Israel to allow full resumption of aid to Gaza
The joint statement said food, medicines and essential supplies were exhausted and the population faced starvation.

America’s Cup: France’s K-Challenge confirm intention to return following Naples host announcement
The team launched its first America's Cup challenge since 2017 in Barcelona last year.

Te Pati Maori's haka punishment labelled extreme, but Labour unlikely to filibuster
Labour's not keen on a filibuster, while Te Pati Maori's president says more tikanga Maori should be incorporated in the House.

Kiwi golfer Steven Alker finishes fourth in major championship
New Zealander Steven Alker was unable to haul in leader Angel Cabrera in the rain-delayed PGA Tour Champions.

The newcomer that could be offering the cheapest petrol in NZ
Motorists after a bargain fill have been shopping around.

Cheapest petrol in NZ: Newcomer U-GO takes the crown from Gull
For a long time, it was Gull Atiamuri - but no more. Here's why that's changed.

Napier City Council restructure impacts more than 100 jobs, staff told not to go to media
Source: Process handled in 'an impersonal, top-down manner' with little regard for impact.

First Nations and Pasifika coach keen on Ardie Savea to play British and Irish Lions
All Blacks star Ardie Savea is in career-best form, and could be unleashed against the British and Irish Lions on their tour of Australia this year.

Not so Penske Perfect: Indy 500 rocked by another cheating scandal by marquee team
The president of the IndyCar team stood outside a garage to address the illegal modifications discovered on two of its cars.

Auckland Council announces strategic alliance with tech sector to boost city's influence
Mayor Wayne Brown hopes Auckland can set itself apart from California's Silicon Valley.

Cloud AI drives business efficiency, with adoption set to surge
Organisations are increasingly adopting cloud AI solutions to boost efficiency and enhance customer experiences, says Transparency Market Research.

Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.

Max Verstappen interview: I’ve told Red Bull I will be here next season
Max Verstappen became a father two weeks ago and seems unfazed by it all.

Fuel price shift: Gull knocked off its cheapest petrol perch
Gull shook up competition in the fuel sector, but the price gap is now closing.

After nearly 30 years, Wellington could see a Pasifika councillor again
The capital last had a Pacific councillor in 1995. Ken Ah Kuoi is hoping he’ll be the next one.

Nicola Willis to turn attention to supermarket sector after Budget
The government is putting together proposals to increase competition after hearing from supermarket chains and smaller operators.