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IRD error means incorrect tax for thousands
An RNZ reader said he and his wife would have lost about $20,000 in imputation credits if he hadn't noticed the problem.

Google Discover starts rewriting headlines using AI — with mixed results
Google has started testing AI-generated headlines in the Google Discover feed, reports The Verge. As part of the test, some articles are showing AI-written headlines in place of the ones published by their respective outlets, and some of those AI-produced replacements are resulting in misleading or outright incorrect headlines. For example,...

Proton launches its own encrypted alternative to Excel and Google Sheets
Swiss technology company Proton has been building up a wide range of privacy-centered productivity apps over the years, from Proton Mail for email and Proton VPN for encrypted connections to Proton Pass for password management and Proton Drive for cloud storage. Now Proton is bolstering its office offerings with Proton Sheets,...

95 percent of fast-track amendment bill submitters opposed to changes
The government intends to pass the legislation by the end of the year.

Putin arrives in India for first visit since invasion of Ukraine

15 Authentic Italian Experiences Tourists Always Miss

Macron vows to fight for French journalist's release in Algeria after court appeal fails

Luxury fashion firms asked for documents as part of Italian labor abuse probe

One in three French Muslims say suffer discrimination: report

How to bypass an online account requirement and manage your data locally
Do you know what happens to the data and traces you leave behind on your PC and smartphone during your online activities? If not, you are in good company. The majority of people fear losing track of their personal data. But instead of just burying your head in the sand, take...

The Wellington footballer who trod a unique path ... and now stars for Auckland FC
Many of Jesse Randall’s All Whites peers came through one of two academies in the capital, but his journey was more circuitous.

Three drivers can win the Formula 1 championship in Abu Dhabi. Here's how
This year’s dramatic F1 title will be decided at the last possible opportunity in a three-way battle between Norris, Verstappen and Piastri.

'Pretty much an interrogation': What will NZ Rugby’s review of ABs achieve?
NZ Rugby's post-season reviews can resemble "an interrogation'', but the tough questions may count for little if the All Blacks don’t improve.

IKEA's Hawke's Bay pine tree expansion flames fears residents will be left to pay
The Swedish furniture giant is one of the biggest forestry owners in Hawke's Bay, and that's worrying residents.

Ashes: Root’s ton of courage, late Archer burst carry England to safety on day one
Joe Root’s first Ashes century on Australian soil rescued England from another perilous position.

Negotiate with your landlord - but how?
The Housing Minister might be encouraging tenants to negotiate a cheaper rent deal as prices drop - but how do you do it?

IRD error shortchanges thousands of taxpayers by an average of $300 each
An RNZ reader said he and his wife would have lost about $20,000 in imputation credits if he hadn't noticed the problem when he went to finalise his tax return.

Samsung’s SmartTag2 Bluetooth tracker 4-pack is now 40% cheaper
Keeping track of your essential items is about to get significantly easier, and it’s not going to cost you much thanks to this amazing 40% discount being put on by Amazon. Right now, you can snag this 4-pack of Samsung’s redesigned Galaxy SmartTag2 trackers for just $60 (was $100). That’s...

Windows 11’s December update fixes taskbar crashes and app stutters
Microsoft has confirmed several bugs in Windows 11 that can cause noticeable annoyances in day-to-day operation: taskbar crashes, unresponsive File Explorer, and stutters when launching games or apps. The company is now providing the first fixes for these issues. Here are the causes and whether you should install the update. Windows...