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Mental health data won't be misused by new AI navigation tool - minister
A new AI tool will be a "real game changer in providing faster and real time access to support", says the mental health minister.

Black mould, leaks, flooding force a fix to neglected defence bases
It’s where New Zealand’s soldiers and defence personnel live, work, raise their kids and relax. But for decades, our defence bases have been neglected. Until now.

Major banks lower rates after OCR cut
The Reserve Bank lowered the OCR by 0.25 percentage points to 2.25% on Wednesday.

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT shopping research with tailored guides
OpenAI introduces a ChatGPT shopping tool offering personalised guides and real-time product comparisons to aid informed buying decisions across various categories.

One dead after two trucks collide in Waikato
Another person has minor injuries.

Marine researchers find biggest source of microplastics in our ocean is vehicle tyres
It was found broken down tyres were the largest source of microplastics in New Zealand's coastal waters.

Watch: Winston Peters for Prime Minister? Chris Hipkins on what’s up for grabs next election - and what’s not
Chris Hipkins talks to Tova O’Brien about doing the ‘will they, won’t they’ Winston waltz

NZ is full of paper roads, but what are they and how can you find them?
There are 55,000 kilometres of paper roads across New Zealand, which can be accessed by the public.

Cancelled Kapuni carbon storage scheme scrapped from national emissions plan
Despite a raft of climate policy cuts, the country is still on track to narrowly meet its greenhouse gas budget - but not a 2030 methane target set in law.

Theft thought to be behind spate of missing bus stop benches in Auckland
Auckland Transport said around 65 benches had gone missing.

Reserve Bank cuts OCR again as optimism around economic recovery grows
The Reserve Bank lowered the OCR by 0.25 percentage points to 2.25% on Wednesday, the ninth reduction in 15 months.

Police continuing to investigate 17 over 'misuse and inappropriate content'
Three staff have been cleared of any wrongdoing, with inquiries finding their searches were work-related.

Fish thought to be lost from Auckland wetland found after decade of searching
The black mudfish hadn't been seen since 2014 - but that all changed a couple of months ago.

Govt cuts red tape for businesses developing new drones
The new rules will "provide clearer pathways for the sector to test, trial, and grow", says Space Minister Judith Collins.

Indonesia’s Jakarta now the world’s largest city, Tokyo falls to third: UN

Netherlands lowers Israel travel advisory to 'yellow' risk level after Gaza ceasefire

Women march in Mexico City to protest gender violence

Hundreds protest violence against women in Mexico

Aoraki Mt Cook deaths: Thousands raised for family of guide who 'touched the lives' of many
Wanaka-based Thomas Vialletet and a US client fell from Aoraki Mt Cook's west ridge.

How much do people fear crime in New Zealand?
New data sheds light on the public's perceptions of crime and the justice system.

Liam Lawson has no idea on his F1 future and expects his wait to continue
The Kiwi driver predicts it’s unlikely he will know if he has a drive for next year until after the current season has finished.

'It's interesting times' - how AI is changing the search for information in NZ
NZ companies are finding new ways to get noticed in AI-driven searches, but are also causing headaches for lawyers and holiday planners.

Sheep dog trials return to screen in new broadcasting deal
Sheep dog trials at next year's New Zealand Rural Games will play on TVNZ's platforms.

Wairarapa Hospital misses out on ring-fenced payout
After months of wrangling, Health New Zealand say no settlement money is ring-fenced for Wairarapa Hospital.

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.5, boosting coding & security
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.5, enhancing coding, reasoning, and security with improved performance and resistance to cyber attacks.