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OpenAI's head of people is leaving to make art about artificial general intelligence

OnlyFans pays out Ł520m to Ukrainian-born owner

Meta's hiring freeze is a Meta problem, not an AI problem

Noel Clarke loses libel case against the Guardian
The award-winning actor sued the newspaper's publisher for printing allegations of sexual misconduct.

'Didn't see it coming' - Eves Valley sawmill workers still digesting closure
Eves Valley Sawmill's staff were told this week about plans to consolidate operations to Kawerau in Bay of Plenty.

NZ Post suspends deliveries to the US as Trump's tariffs loom
It has temporarily suspended most services to the US and is allowing only letters and documents to be sent.

Concerns for welfare of Auckland woman, Ingrid Nason, missing for a week
Ingrid Nason, 33, has not been seen since August 15 in the Three Kings area.

Over 20 nations join EU, UN in opposing Israel’s illegal E1 settlement plan

Ex-German security adviser calls on Berlin to recognize Palestine

Years-old video of river rescue falsely linked to disaster in India's Uttarakhand state

Immigrants from Central Asia find hostility and violence in Russia

Persistent shorter life expectancies for Maori, Pasifika ‘a disaster for all of us’
An independent group tasked with ensuring the long-term health challenges facing New Zealanders are met has found we’re living longer, but an ethnic divide remains.

Concerns for Auckland woman missing for six days
Ingrid Nason has been missing from the Three Kings area since August 15.

NZ Post suspends deliveries to the US as tariffs take effect
NZ Post has suspended some postage services to the United States, citing “some restrictions while formal processes around the new US tariffs are being finalised”.

Hawke's Bay v Canterbury – NPC round four
Follow live coverage as Hawke's Bay host Canterbury at McLean Park in Napier in round four of the National Provincial Championship.

Sikh owners, Sikh manager - what Morecambe takeover means to community
BBC Sport explores the impact of Morecambe's new ownership and manager on the Sikh community, as the National League club enter a new era.

Karen Gillan joins the cast of Highlander reboot
The Scottish actress will star alongside former Superman actor Henry Cavill in a reboot of the classic 80s movie.

Black Ferns legend returns at No 10 in mass changes for World Cup opener
Kelly Brazier will start her first test in nearly four years when the world champions kick off their title defence against Spain in York.

Fruitae brand Lemon Sorbet recalled
MPI says the lemon flavour could contain an undeclared allergen.

Recall issued for viral new ice cream flavour
All batches and all dates of Fruitae brand Lemon Flavour Sorbet are being recalled.

Mastodon guitarist Hinds dies in motorcycle crash
The 51-year-old, who left the band earlier this year, died in a collision in Atlanta, US.

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