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AI deepfake scams surge as New Zealand losses mount
AI-fuelled deepfake scams are surging in New Zealand, with losses topping NZD $5 million a quarter as fraudsters weaponise new tech.

How two friends who co-own a house make it work
Friends Claudia Gray and Scarlet Bennett bought a house together after flatting in Tauranga and Christchurch.

Nicola Willis working on 'disciplined' plan to return to surplus, says cuts would deliver 'human misery'
The Finance Minister has says agencies and ministers will need to manage "with little or no additional funding".

These schools in Auckland, Taranaki and Tasman need your help to get safe swimming lessons
Stuff readers have helped fund lessons for more than 5000 students. Let’s keep going.

'We've paid a heavy price': Former Fiji PM wants coup compensation for Indo-Fijians
Mahendra Chaudhry says justice has not been done for those whose lives were destroyed during past political turmoil in the country.

Treasury: NZ's economy should grow soon, but so too will our debt
The Treasury remains hopeful that New Zealand's economy will grow next year, although its official has downplayed how good those times will be.

Willis working on 'disciplined' plan to return to surplus, says cuts would deliver 'human misery'
Finance Minister Nicola Willis warns most agencies and ministers will need to plan to manage "with little or no additional funding".

Hastings council CEO hires private investigator over complaint about councillor
A Hastings District Council staff member has laid a complaint against a councillor when flag artwork was on display in the council-owned art gallery.

UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.

Local Hanukkah celebrations continue in face of Australian attack

Hilton Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, Has Curated Itineraries to Make a Beach Getaway Feel Effortless

Donations pour in for 'hero' who disarmed Bondi gunman
Ahmed al Ahmed, who wrestled a gun from one of the alleged attackers, is in hospital recovering from bullet wounds.

Did the QQQ Bull Run Just End? Here’s Why This Candlestick is a Bearish Confirmation.

Musk's net worth hits $600 billion, Forbes says, as SpaceX preps for IPO

Filecoin slides 5% alongside major decline in broader crypto market

Engineers warn that changes to electrical safety rules create new hazard
The country's main engineering industry group has joined warnings that changes to electrical safety rules create a new hazard.

Papatoetoe by-election ordered after allegations of fraud
In November, 79 voting papers were found to have been cast without the rightful voter's knowledge.

Two uncontained North Island fires still being fought, and one is growing
Firefighting efforts are continuing at the site of two blazes in the centre of the North Island.

Black Caps chase millions in IPL auction
Sixteen Black Caps are vying for a huge pay day when the Indian Premier League player auction is held on Tuesday night.

Shoppers get surcharge warning
Shoppers are being told to "swerve" any unreasonable surcharges they encounter this Christmas.

Government books bleaker as surplus gets further away, deficits grow
The government's financial position is looking worse for longer with a delay in getting to surplus and bigger deficits, according to new Treasury forecasts.

Electricity prices could be 2026 ‘handbrake’, Steven Joyce says
Along with energy prices, the former finance minister is also worried ‘something weird’ could happen in the US economy.

Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

Small plane crashes in central Mexico, killing at least 7 people, official says

Whole-of-society effort needed to deter Russia threat, armed forces chief says

Trump lays into Rob Reiner as Hollywood director's son arrested over death
The US President faced a backlash for the "inappropriate and disrespectful" comments after the Hollywood director's death.

Nvidia bulks up open source offerings with an acquisition and new open AI models