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How did we cope? (an ode to 8-bits)
Kids today don't know how easy they've got it. Recollections of a grumpy old programmer.

Anything men can do... First female professional firefighters’ calendar ‘honours profession and femininity’
Thirteen of the country’s frontline women have teamed up for a powerful new fundraiser.

Nvidia's CEO says chipmaker will build new AI supercomputers for US Energy Department

Nvidia and Uber team up to develop network of self-driving cars

OpenAI completes shift to becoming for-profit
The deal will see long term investor Microsoft retain a 27% stake in the ChatGPT-maker.

Irrigation equipment smashed by winds - 'A huge concern coming into the summer period'
More than 700 pivot spans - worth $30,000 each - have been damaged in North Canterbury.

All Blacks: Twenty years on from 2005 Grand Slam triumph
From Tana Umaga retiring to the 100-year anniversary of 'The Originals'.

NZ's only saltwater crocodiles have zookeepers on their toes
Auckland's Butterfly Creek houses Goldie and Scar, both more than 5m long and weighing in at between 500kg and 600kg.

Watch: Lost surfboard washes up nearly 1,500 miles away in New Zealand

IDF drone catches Hamas staging hostage Ofir Tzarfati's 'burial, discovery' in Gaza

Hamas delays return of hostage remains, citing Israeli strikes

IDF carries out 'powerful strikes' in Gaza following Hamas ceasefire breach, PMO confirms

Doctor Who Christmas special confirmed for next year
The BBC says it remains "fully committed" to the sci-fi show after ending its partnership with Disney+.

Adobe brings Premiere tools to YouTube Shorts for mobile creators
Adobe and YouTube partner to bring Premiere mobile editing tools to YouTube Shorts, enhancing short-form video creation for millions of creators globally.

Expert panel will determine AGI arrival in new Microsoft-OpenAI agreement
New deal extends Microsoft IP rights until 2032 or until AGI arrives.

'Healthy, young' but medical insurance premiums rise 25 percent in a year
One 'healthy, young' man told RNZ he was shocked to be told that his premiums had increased 25 percent in a year.

Adobe debuts ‘Prompt to Edit’ and music tools as its next big AI features
First, there was generative AI, allowing creators, editors and memelords to create artificial worlds with just a few words. Now, Adobe is offering the ability to edit those worlds with Prompt to Edit, a new feature within Firefly plus audio. Photoshop is also adding generative upscaling and a “harmonize” feature,...

Nark: Ambulance officer casts doubt on key evidence in deadly prison beating
When Robert Ogier reached Darcy Te Hira's body, one thing stood out to him, and he's never forgotten it.

Nvidia's Huang takes the stage in Washington as investors look for hints on China

Nvidia to sell thousands of GPUs to US labs as part of sovereign AI push

Amazon layoffs: What we know so far about the teams and roles affected, from internal messages

Pacific lawmakers call for creation of human rights commissions to fight nuclear testing legacy
Legislators are urging Pacific parliaments to establish and strengthen independent human rights institutions to seek justice for nuclear testing victims.

Minister gets tough on employers choosing migrants over New Zealanders
Erica Stanford says some employers aren't working with MSD to find job-seeking locals first, but an immigration adviser says the rules are too unclear.

Tunnel break through milestone for Mt Messenger Bypass project
A 110 tonne excavating machine has broken through at the northern end of the project's 235 metre-long tunnel.

Education Minister Erica Stanford stands by contentious curriculum amid growing criticism
The full draft school curriculum for Years 0 to 10 has been released amid growing criticism.

Labour's capital gains tax relies on house price rises - economist
Meanwhile, property investors want Labour to promise to keep existing tax breaks for landlords alongside its capital gains tax plan.

OPPO unveils Find X9 Series in NZ with advanced camera features
OPPO launches Find X9 Series in New Zealand, featuring advanced cameras, durable design, and powerful specs starting at NZD $1,999.

New benchmark tool aims to strengthen AI agent security
Check Point and Lakera launch the open-source b3 benchmark to boost AI agents' LLM security against real-world cyber threats with threat snapshots.

How letting your mind wander can reset your brain
What our brains really need is some much needed time off from concentrating.