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Twilio predicts stricter AI customer service rules by 2026
Twilio predicts Asia Pacific customer service will face strict AI transparency rules and mandatory bot disclosures by 2026.

Swimmers set for epic battle
Australia's top swimmers will hit the pool in Brisbane, taking on the world in a major competition. Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown will be a key contender in the battle for the ages.

Sport's dive into AI live translation
Language differences having become less of an impediment to the pursuit of success at A-League club Sydney FC.

Crypto fraudster sentenced for 'epic' $40bn stablecoin crash
In August, Do Kwon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud and apologised for his actions.

Next step, a surveillance state
Governments are using the movie Minority Report, just like the novel 1984, as a blueprint for the future and are already harnessing the power of AI technology to create a powerful surveillance state.

Ngai Tahu set to take 33% stake in Milford Sound Tourism
The move would help protect Piopiotahi for future generations, with talks creating a strong foundation for the future, chief executive Haylee Preston says.

‘Not how you look after your flock’: Gloriavale’s former leader jailed for decades of sexual abuse
Howard Temple, 85, had pleaded guilty to 12 charges, including indecent assault, committing an indecent act and common assault.

Snoop Dogg named US 'honorary coach' for Winter Olympics
American rapper Snoop Dogg is named an 'honorary coach' for Team USA at next year's Winter Olympics.

Disgraced former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple sentenced to 26 months' jail for sexual offending
"If he wants to regard himself as a shepherd, this is not how you look after your flock," the judge told Howard Temple as he was sentenced for sexual offending.

How can I cool down my house in summer?
Explainer - If you're starting to swelter as temperatures around the country rise, you might be wondering how best to cool your house.

Is Lyon’s snub a sign of a dying art? No chance, according to a Test ally
A subcontinent specialist slammed suggestions spin bowling was a fading trend, while a former Test quick believes a Gabba ploy should be used more regularly.

'She just runs away': Cyborg happy to fight Rousey anywhere
MMA legend Cris Cyborg says she'd be willing to fight Ronda Rousey anywhere, even in a boxing fight.

‘I don’t know what to say’: Wounded jockey left speechless by owner’s $20,000 promise
Irish hoop Declan Bates fractured his pelvis on Monday, but could be in for a Christmas surprise on Saturday.

Coinbase Expands Reach of Stablecoin-Based AI Agent Payments Tool

Chainlink's LINK Drops 5% Despite Coinbase Bridge Deal, But Bottoming Signs Emerge

Oracle made a $300 billion bet on OpenAI. It's paying the price.

'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

Rising production and employment sees manufacturing sector expand
The sector has been gradually recovering from the mid-year slump when the economy stalled.

Warning issued over shellfish in eastern Bay of Plenty after high levels of biotoxins found
Tests on mussels from Te Kaha had shown the level of paralytic toxins were more than double the safe limit.

Residents say it’s ‘chaos’ with no green arrow at ‘dangerous’ intersection
One resident says the intersection turns to madness, especially at school drop-off and pick-up times, and when there is sport on at Napier’s Tareha Park.

Urgent debates in Parliament go into wee hours of the morning
The House continues a packed agenda as the government tries to clear through legislation before the end of the year.