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Big banks back AI while keeping core software in place
Big banks and AI leaders signal they will layer new AI tools on top of, not instead of, core enterprise software systems.

NZ Post mistakenly included rural Waikato community's only post shop on closure list
For residents, it would have meant the nearest postal store was more than 15 kilometres away.

Ikea hikes staff pay to minimum $29 as other retailers told to 'step up'
Ikea says it's hiring an extra 85 staff for logistics and food services, and adding evening shifts for stock replenishment.

MPs urged to stop education bill said to have unprecedented ministerial over-reach
Submissions to Parliament's Education and Workforce Select Committee nearly all spoke against the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill.

Telecommunications Bill raises questions about encryption, Free Speech Union says
Free Speech Union says the proposed changes will open the back door to encrypted communications channels, but the tech industry says the horse has already bolted.

Sex offending by priest Rowan Donoghue 'deeply disturbing', school says
The rector of St Bede's college says the abuse by Fr Rowan Donoghue against boys more than two decades ago "makes me feel sick".

Pope warns against risks of AI algorithms
Pope Leo XIV warns AI could erode human identity, warp public opinion and blur reality, urging stricter oversight and education.

Snapchat expands Family Centre with new teen controls
Snapchat adds detailed screen-time and friend context tools to Family Centre, giving parents new teen safety insights without reading chats.

Animal rights group wants government to ban all caged hens
Animal rights charity says cages cause harm and distress for hens and the government should phase them out..

Roads closed, traffic rerouted in Lower Hutt as $1.5b works continue
The works include flood protection and river restoration work, improvements to public transport links and walking and cycling routes as well as upgrading the Melling interchange.

Marae welcome recovery funding boost but say more could be done
Marae are welcoming the governments funding boost as a "good start" for the marae communities who turn out time and time in the wake of severe weather events. Tauranga Moana...

Fire and Emergency faces tough questions over decision to ground watercraft
Many of the questions directed at FENZ focused on the organisation's banning of all powered watercraft during water emergencies.

Nearly 40% of voters think Treaty of Waitangi has too much influence on government decisions - poll
Voters also had their say on whether New Zealand's Prime Minister should be in Waitangi for Waitangi Day commemorations, in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll.

A few days to thaw ahead of next arctic attack

Images depicting deadly Pakistan mall fire are AI-generated

What to know about South Sudan's major offensive against opposition forces

Scale of flood-damage starting to sink in for East Coast
Communities remain separated from each other, with work to clear slips on State Highway 35 continuing.

Amazon accidentally sends email confirming layoffs
The message was apparently sent in error hours before workers were expecting thousands of job cuts to be announced.

Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed by unknown substance during speech
Ilhan Omar, who has been a frequent target of attacks by President Donald Trump, was speaking in Minneapolis when she was targeted.

Independent fashion brand closing last Auckland store after 10 years in business
The fashion boutique cited it was not in the position to renew the lease to the Osborne Lane store.

Johnson Controls names Susan Hughes Asia Pacific chief
Johnson Controls has appointed Susan Hughes to lead its Asia Pacific business, joining the executive committee as it targets growth in the region.