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Will quantum be bigger than AI?
The highly-complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

Global rating agency gives New Zealand triple-A rating
It said the rating was justified by New Zealand's fundamental strengths of prudent fiscal and monetary policymaking.

King handed Nvidia boss a letter warning of AI dangers
In the 2023 remarks from the King he said AI was "no less important than the discovery of electricity" but warned the risks must be tackled.

Tears and fears: Inside the uneasy truce between Dame Noeline Taurua and Netball NZ
After 51 bruising days, Dame Noeline Taurua was reinstated as Silver Ferns coach. But the uneasy truce with Netball NZ is already under strain amid renewed legal tensions and mistrust.

NZ First gender definition proposal out, then back in members’ bill ballot
Rules limit the number of members’ bills in the ballot, so NZ First had to remove an earlier bill to make way for its fireworks ban proposal.

Watch: PM promises homeless won’t be kicked out of CBD with nowhere to go
Watch: Christopher Luxon wants to make city ‘look better’ but promises rough sleepers won’t be moved on without proper care and somewhere to go

5 AI-developed malware families analyzed by Google fail to work and are easily detected
You wouldn't know it from the hype, but the results fail to impress.

Southland state of emergency to expire as region focuses on recovery
Further north, the Clutha District Council hoped power outages might drop to single digits.

Auckland investor Franco Belgiorno-Nettis accused of market manipulation
Franco Belgiorno-Nettis is being taken to court by the Financial Markets Authority .

Third recount of Northland's tightest local election refused
In the final count, councillor Mark Vincent lost his seat in the Otamatea Ward by just two votes to council newcomer Denise Rogers.

Insurance warning after residents lose everything in Remuera blaze
Awareness of contents insurance is generally lower among migrant communities, the Insurance Council of New Zealand says.

Former Green MP Kevin Hague returns as party's new chief of staff
Kevin Hague said he was coming "out of retirement" to take up the role after Eliza Prestidge-Oldfield stepped down.

Auckland Transport to introduce evening paid parking for central Ponsonby
Auckland Transport has proposed several changes to parking in the affluent suburb.

Labour promises to make cervical screening free for everyone
"Free cervical screening means earlier diagnosis, lives saved, and less pressure on our hospitals," .

Dana White contacts FBI over suspicious betting patterns for UFC fight
The UFC president said he spoke with the FBI twice on Tuesday, including with director Kash Patel.

Video emerges showing the Auckland overtake that left a Lamborghini a smoking wreck
The luxury car attempted to overtake another vehicle, before it clipped it and swerved into a parked car.

Watch: Van goes up in flames on Wellington highway
Emergency services were called to Wainui Saddle on Thursday morning.

Stay of execution: Whangarei big cats get last-minute reprieve
Officials at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary say they are open to any “constructive conversations that may help secure a future for the remaining lions”.

Who are New Zealand's hottest contenders for a Michelin star?
News that the renowned French food guide is coming to Aotearoa has the hospitality industry fizzing. Will any restaurants win the coveted stars?

Musk the trillionaire? Tesla titan gears up for fight for vast pay package
The Tesla titan could become history's first trillionaire - if he can persuade a select group of people.

From garage to gold: Hip hop crew wins gold on world stage
"When they called our crew name it was proof that anything is possible. It was mind-blowing."