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Citadel's stockpickers have a new AI sidekick, but the firm warns against 'offloading human judgment'

Coinbase CEO was having 'a little fun' when he trolled prediction markets by rattling off 5 words on an earnings call

New case of measles in Wellington
It takes the national total to 28.

KiwiRail director's conflicts of interest management affecting efficiency, board chair says
During a scrutiny week hearing, Suzanne Tindal said management of the issues resulted in O'Donnell having to recuse himself from "a number of items on the board agenda".

Rates cap puts future infrastructure projects at risk, Marlborough mayor says
Local government inflation was 3.3 percent this year, meaning almost all of a 4 percent rates cap would have been used to cover inflation, Nadine Taylor said.

Christ’s College complains over ‘sexualised slur’ about schoolboys in cricket commentary
The TVNZ cricket commentator called boys from a Christchurch college “syrup suckers” on live television.

AI seen as an aid not a threat as cyber skills gap widens
A survey reveals most cybersecurity pros see AI as a tool to aid their work amid rising breaches and a global shortfall of 4.7 million security experts.

Sky TV customers encouraged to cancel or get refunds if not notified properly of contract changes
A customer said he did not receive any notice of the rollover, and the price has risen by 50 percent.

Explainer: what the World Cup draw means for the All Blacks
Watch: The Wallabies in pool play and the Springboks in a quarter-final, but what else does the draw tell us, asks Jamie Wall.

Kiwis giant confirms switch to boxing after losing love for league
League was beginning to feel like a chore for the Kiwis star so he’s walked away and signed an eight fight contract with an Australian promoter.

Breaking the record for most Mo-vember donations
Deodorant and skincare disruptors Two Dudes are mixing moustaches, humour and hard truths to get Kiwi men talking about health.

Tree branches to fleece jackets: Chemicals plant in Germany bets on biomass

Parliament's biannual Scrutiny Week: A cascade of diminishing attention
Parliament's biannual Scrutiny Weeks involve a sudden glut of oversight, but what reaches the public is only a glimpse behind the curtain.

Principal says CCTV exonerates school in mouldy lunch saga: Here’s why she says she can’t release it
Haeata Community Campus has denied New Zealand Food Safety’s suggestion it was “more than likely” it was at fault for serving contaminated meals to students.

No mow trials, recycled bags: Carterton's push for climate adaption
From no-mow trials in public parks to soft plastic recycling, Carterton council is adopting sustainable practices across its business units.

Christchurch police using helicopter to tackle rising youth crime after Opawa dairy owner stabbed
A 14-year-old was arrested after an Opawa dairy owner was stabbed during a robbery on Tuesday.

The PM’s Office told a shocked Stuff political reporter who had a listening age of 58 that 27 was Luxon’s real result
He listened to more than 37,000 minutes of music and his favourite artist was Post Malone.

Porn-addicted lawyer fights to keep his name a secret
The lawyer was recently suspended after exposing employees to porn on his computer.

Canterbury police arrest resident for over 500 graffiti tags across South island
The 23-year-old man will be appearing in Court on charges of entering agricultural land with intent and wilful damage for graffiti.

Asbestos sand clean-up legal responsibility falls on schools, Education Ministry says
The Ministry of Education says childcare centres and schools are legally responsible for funding asbestos-contaminated sand removal.

She feared he’d kill her and he did: Man jailed for life over ex-partner’s murder
The woman had plans to leave her ex-partner but in June 2024 she was found dead on the floor of his cabin.

Polar plunge expected for KELOLAND this week

Eurovision faces crucial decision over Israel

Farmers block Mexico's Congress with tractors in protest against new national water law proposal

Thailand lifts ban on afternoon alcohol sales in time for year-end holiday festivities

Boil water notice for Paihia to continue until at least Monday
Residents there, as well as Waitangi, Opua, Haruru and Te Haumi have been told to boil tap water for at least a minute before drinking it or cooking with it.