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Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules
California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

AI to redefine eCommerce discovery, emotion & subs by 2026
AI is set to reshape eCommerce by 2026, powering discovery, emotional journeys and flexible subscriptions built on cleaner product data.

Black Caps v West Indies second test - day three
Jacob Duffy took five wickets as the home team cruised to victory.

Tireless Duffy leads the charge as Black Caps beat West Indies inside three days
Jacob Duffy was bowling for the fifth day in the last eight on Friday, not that you would have known it.

Gang gathering prompts increased police for Napier this weekend
Police say there will be an increased presence this weekend with gang members expected to attend the unveiling of a headstone.

Weather: Dry, fine and sunny weekend for New Zealand
Although temperatures will be warm this weekend, they will be a little bit cooler than last weekend.

Newly-obtained footage shows six Gaza hostages lighting Hanukkah candles in Hamas tunnel

Keeper links identity security alerts into ServiceNow
Keeper links its identity and privileged access alerts into ServiceNow, giving security teams real-time, centralised incident response.

New Zealand exporters 'coping' six months into US tariffs - report
A new report has shown while the tariffs had been "unhelpful" the impact on exporters had been manageable.

'Nowhere near enough': 780-tonne lake weed disaster lays bare Rotorua’s funding gap
A funding battle is brewing over lake weed control in Rotorua as the three-week, 780-tonne clean-up of the latest stinky stranding in Lake Rotorua wraps up.

Villa defeat 'reality check' for struggling Liverpool
Under-pressure Liverpool manager Gareth Taylor says his side have had a "real reality check" as their winless start to the Women's Super League season continues.

Hamilton Zoo announces 'deeply tragic' death of giraffe Masamba
Masamba had just celebrated his 23rd birthday, but had been declining in health.

How to support a low-emissions farming future
A transition to low-emissions farming will need tech, support to diversify - and probably fewer cows, new research says,

Gloriavale's ex-leader Howard Temple appeals prison sentence for sex offending
Howard Temple, 85, was jailed for more than two years for sexually assaulting six girls and young women.

Fast and fudged: Crimes bill omits crimes
In most things pushing hard and pushing fast can lead to mistakes. Legislating is no different, as the government keeps showing - under record urgency.

FIFA accused of 'monumental betrayal' over World Cup ticket prices
Fan organisation Football Supporters Europe described the prices as “extortionate”.

Another bank lifts home loan rates
Wholesale interest rates are continuing to rise, which affects bank funding costs.

How to avoid buying unsafe toys for little kids
Whanau Awhina Plunket is urging online Christmas shoppers to check out their 6-point checklist for toy safety.

Police alcohol harm unit investigates ‘tragic’ death of Cashmere Club member
Colin Hunt died after an incident at a Christchurch club. Police say his death isn’t being treated as suspicious but the incident is being reviewed by its Alcohol Harm Prevention Unit.

Police investigate sudden death in Rolleston
The death was reported to police at about 11am.

I'm learning a new football language - Rashford
Marcus Rashford speaks to BBC Sport Spanish football reporter Elizabeth Conway about how he is settling into life with Barcelona.