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Sir Anthony Hopkins on playing the infamous Hannibal Lecter
The Oscar-winning actor sat down with the BBC's Katie Razzall ahead of the release of his auto-biography We did OK, Kid.

I used to dread Windows updates. Then I took control of them
I know I’m not alone in the frustration that comes from dreaded Windows updates hitting at the worst times. The small, incremental updates aren’t too bad, but the larger updates that turn up every so often can be a real source of stress—that is, until you choose to be proactive...

Clooney says Harris replacing Biden was a 'mistake'
But the actor adds that he has no regrets about calling for Biden to quit the US presidential race.

Justin Baldoni case against Blake Lively dismissed after deadline lapse
The actor and director's $400m lawsuit against his former co-star is formally ended by a US judge.

German finance minister calls for end to Russian steel imports

German business leader urges Berlin to boost economic ties in Africa

Tanzania president sworn in after election marred by violence

Tech Life
There are calls for AI to be prevented from carrying out actions which might harm humans.

Former All Black turned firefighter challenges Seymour over fire truck comment
Steve Devine says he can point to multiple incidents where fire fighters and the public had been put at risk by faulting fire trucks as ACT leader plays down issues.

Nelson Hospital's long-awaited emergency department upgrade finally complete
But the health minister says there remains a bed shortage, which the government is working to address.

Big Tech's huge AI spend creates 'a little bit of a prisoner's dilemma' that hits everyone, says a hedge fund exec

Island Bay house goes up in flames
Firefighters and police are at the scene of a house fire in Island Bay, Wellington.

Lucy Liu star of the show at Belfast Film Festival
The star shares her memories of a month filming in Northern Ireland and her fondness for local food.

Quentin Blake illustration centre reveals opening date
An 18th Century Clerkenwell waterworks is being transformed into the illustration centre.

Meet geofencing, the magical smart home superpower you aren’t using (yet)
Imagine this: You pull up to your driveway and your garage door opens like magic. You head for your doorstep and walk right through the front door, no keys needed. Already, your favorite playlist is queued up on your smart speakers, and the room is set to the perfect temperature—all...

How Norton is helping to block the latest AI scams
It feels like overnight AI has ended up just about everywhere. From deepfakes and ChatGPT homework, to em-dashes and political misinformation, keeping on top of the latest AI trends is almost impossible. Unfortunately, that also means it’s hard to stay protected from the latest AI scams and phishing attacks. They’re...

“Put it back, mate!”: why shoplifting in Australia’s turned nasty

CPA Australia supports Taxation Ombudsman’s Work Plan

Island Bay homes damaged by fire
One Island Bay home was "completely gutted" with neighbours urged to close doors and windows to avoid exposure to smoke.

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Fire tears through home in Wellington's Island Bay
Flames and smoke poured from a home in Island Bay, Wellington, as firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control.

'No idea who he is', says Trump after pardoning crypto tycoon
The president pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of the world's largest crypto exchange, in October.