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ChatGPT’s mobile app hits new milestone of $3B in consumer spending

Why Is Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Soaring Today

Lovable hits $6.6 billion valuation as its CEO says it wants to be ‘the last piece of software’ companies ever buy

Oracle and OpenAI Win Michigan Approval to Power New Data Center

Eighteen Pasifika families in Wellington no longer have to pay for 'overpriced rental homes'
The dream of owning a home is now a reality for 18 Pasifika families in Porirua, one of the four main cities that make up the Greater Wellington Region. The...

Beloved mum and grandmother who shared her journey with cancer to help save others has died
Bowel Cancer New Zealand released an obituary on behalf of Bary’s family, on Friday.

Proposed speed limit changes for South Island state highways, some roads set to drop by 20kph
People will be able to have their say on proposed changes to speed limits in Canterbury, the West Coast, and Southland.

Sam Neill: 'Retirement it's like a swear word to me'
The actor says life has been so good he has no intention of quitting anytime soon.

EU delays signing of Mercosur free trade deal

Reports: Germany plans expansion of foreign intelligence powers

French President Macron calls New Caledonia's politicians back to the table
French President Emmanuel Macron has called New Caledonia's politicians back to the negotiating table in Paris in the New Year.

Man charged with murder in connection with death of Rotorua man
Nicholas Mitchell was found deceased in a vehicle last Friday.

Camera catches man damaging grave, police say it's not enough
A family is distraught that a mother's headstone has been repeatedly damaged.

Principals say ERO not giving schools credit for challenges
Leaders at one school said ERO reviewers told them they had witnessed excellent teaching but could not say that in the school's report because its attendance and achievement rates needed to improve.

On their final day, MPs consider quality of our final years
On Parliament's last sitting day of the year, MPs discussed an issue with the potential to surge in prominence.

OpenAI Inks Deals With Colleges, Seizing Early Lead in Education Market

Have you had a Christmas gift from your KiwiSaver provider?
Some schemes have been sending presents to members this year.

Uh oh, my child just discovered the truth about Santa
What happens when the penny drops?

How a trusted senior police official became a foreign state’s ‘gatekeeper’
Emails show a trusted police liaison officer was a key point of contact for a foreign state - in ways that raised alarms inside police

Selwyn District Council CEO Sharon Mason standing down
Selwyn District Council chief executive Sharon Mason is resigning after two years in the top job.

Consumer confidence reaches highest level in four years
While it sounds like a strong uplift, ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner said it is not,

Israel explores creation of int'l force with Greece, Cyprus to deter Turkey

Ukrainian Army Converts E38 BMW 7-Series Into Multiple Rocket Launch Platform

Exclusive-Head of Pemex's production arm to step down in coming days, sources say

Trump's handpicked board votes to rename iconic US performing arts centre after him
The move was denounced as a “disgrace” by the Democratic leader of the House, who was also on the board.

New sports complex gets off to rocky start with hospitalisations and equipment issues
The Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre opened to the public on Wednesday, but hopes for a smooth start were quickly dashed.

Man faces murder charge after body found in a car in Rotorua
A 28-year-old is due to appeal in court this morning.

Fishing for crayfish to be banned on Northland's east coast
The Minister said the closure of the rock lobster fishery was needed to give the species a reprieve and allow stocks to build up again.

Fears looming chip shortages will hit supply of electronic devices
Rapid growth in AI is driving demand for high tech superconductors, and creating shortages of less powerful chips used in such things as smart phones.