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ChatGPT can now do group chats, but only in these countries (for now)
Back in mid-October, some data miners found code in one of the beta versions of ChatGPT that indicated it would soon be possible to have “group chats” in the app. Now, OpenAI has confirmed that ChatGPT will support group chats with up to 20 participants. OpenAI sees group chats as an...

Reward for information on Catlins sea lions killings extended to Waitaki River incident
A $55,000 reward for information leading to those responsible for killing endangered sea lions in the Catlins a year ago has been extended to cover the killing of three sea lions at the Waitaki River mouth.

Level up your Christmas tree this year with Govee lights! Now 33% off
Mariah has defrosted, Halloween has passed, Black Friday is upon us, and it’s time to prep your best Christmas decorations. Govee’s stunning Christmas Sparkle LED string lights are only $100 right now, a frosty 33% discount off their MSRP and the best price we’ve seen so far! View this Amazon deal I...

Open Home planner: Searching for that Tauranga lifestyle
"Out the gate it's stunning. I'd buy it tomorrow if I could."

I practised the haka in a car park as an All Black, then ended up playing for England
There will be around 82,000 inside Twickenham on Sunday (NZT) but only one person praying for a draw between England and the All Blacks.

He collapsed in a nightclub and says people thought he was drunk. He was having a stroke
Justus Smith had a stroke when he was 18. He wants people to know that stroke can happen to anyone, including young people.

For nine years she asked doctors for answers, now the mother of three is dying
Dawt Cenhrang, a refugee to New Zealand, says the health system wasn’t set up to deal with patients who don’t speak English well.

‘I’m fighting it’: Business owner takes a stand over parking coupons
A business owner has refused a council’s offer of a refund, determined to fight for other companies caught out by a digital change.

Family puts bach rebuild on hold to accommodate nesting korora
The Vile family are now patiently waiting for a chick to fledge.

Ethnic businesses' contribution to economy continues to rise
A new report reveals ethnic businesses contributed $87b to New Zealand's GDP in 2023, an increase from $64b in 2021.

The father fighting NZTA over 'inherently unsafe' brakes in some 70,000 vehicles
For years, a father has been fighting for Waka Kotahi to do more about the dangers of a vehicle braking system involved in his son's death. Now a coroner's report backs him up, but NZTA still disagrees.

No sound in video calls? Here’s how to fix it
You’re in the middle of a video conference, everyone is waiting, but your microphone isn’t working? Or you can be heard, but all the other participants remain mute? Welcome to the club of Windows audio sufferers. Whether it’s Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet: audio problems are one of the most...

Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands
The annual instalment of the massive series faces new challenges from competitor Battlefield 6.

Amazon’s Starlink-style satellite internet project just got a new name
Starlink offers some big benefits over regular home internet, but what we really need are competitors in that space. Amazon wants to be one of those competitors with Project Kuiper, a satellite internet service that’s still in the works and could be operational by 2026. Satellite internet is a boon for...

A dive into the numbers: Here’s NZ’s migration data, without the political spin
New statistics show more than 72,000 Kiwis left the country between September 2024 and September 2025.

‘We wouldn’t want to live anywhere else’: Why this family swapped the big city for rural life
Could this be the next destination for families seeking balance, affordable homes, strong community spirit and good wellbeing metrics?