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ChatGPT's taste for literary nonsense sparks alarm

Millions in JDM Exports and Exotic Supercars Are Currently Trapped at Sea

IPL 2026 Schedule: BCCI reveals full second phase fixtures - Check out

Jenny & Dave Marrs Mourn Loss of Former ‘Fixer to Fabulous: Italiano’ Guest

Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26
Samsung's Galaxy S26 adds AirDrop-style sharing, marking a shift in how rival ecosystems handle file transfers between devices.

‘A dominant force’: New Zealand Cricket’s supreme award winners revealed
There was a fourth time winner and a maiden recipient.

Have you seen Jacqueline? Police search for woman last seen in Birkenhead
Search efforts are focused on the Birkenhead area where Jacqueline was last spotted.

Security leaders warn backup gaps as threats evolve
Security executives say organisations must move beyond simple backups, as Kubernetes, AI and ransomware strain recovery plans ahead of World Backup Day.

The regions next in line for flooding as heavy rain heads south
There's a strong likelihood several regions will face red heavy rain warnings.

Bill to give police new powers to move and detain introduced to Parliament
A bill just introduced to Parliament delivers new powers to police to move or detain someone, but just how far it goes depends who you listen to.

Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge
US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.

Private healthcare provider IntraCare hit by cyber breach
IntraCare says it's "taking all possible steps to prevent any misuse of information".

Association supports compulsory science for Year 11 students
The government is considering making the subject mandatory, along with English and maths, when it abolishes NCEA level one in 2028.

Meet the Aiper IrriSense 2 Smart Irrigation System – This spring, upgrade your garden
Get Aiper IrriSense 2 Smart Irrigation System for $469.99 It's the 4-in-1 irrigation system your garden needs Learn More Spring is slowly clawing its way out from under the mountains of snow most of us saw this winter, which means that, soon enough, you’ll have to restart yard work. As warmer days approach,...

Volkswagen Plant Could Pivot From Building Cars to Supporting Iron Dome Systems

Fuel Price Spike Drives Surge in Used EV Sales in Europe

Have you seen Jacqueline?
Police are appealing for sightings of Jacqueline, 50, who has been reported missing from the Birkenhead area.

Rift widens within French Polynesia's ruling party following municipal election losses
French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson and a younger generation of moderates clash with pro-independence "old guard" following significant losses in recent municipal elections.

Association mulls compulsory science for Year 11 students
The government is considering making the subject mandatory, along with English and maths, when it abolishes NCEA level one in 2028.

Xero signs Claude deal for small business finance tools
Xero to embed Anthropic's Claude across accounting tools as JAX gains automation for cash flow, invoices and scenario analysis.

‘We had no money left’: Why former Shorty St star walked away from acting for good
Ido Drent says his career shift from acting into property development was born from a need for stability.

Manchester and the Mobo Awards quiz - test your knowledge
Manchester's impact on the Mobos were felt from the start, but how much do you remember?

Wellington Water seeks tender for fixing smelly Seaview wastewater treatment plant
Breaches of odour consents at the wastewater treatment plant have upset locals for years.

Wikipedia just banned AI-written articles
After much debate, Wikipedia has now taken a stance on AI-generated content on its platform: “the use of LLMs to generate or rewrite article content is prohibited.” So says the internal policy page, although the declaration does come with a few exceptions. Wikipedia editors are permitted to use AI services for...