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'So depressing': Residents push for answers over Wellington ghost houses
A neighbour is questioning why blocks of state houses in Strathmore have been vacant for years.

Deadly bird flu confirmed in New Zealand. Here’s what you need to know
NZ has confirmed its first case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus after it was detected in a wild seabird. Officials say there is no evidence it has spread beyond the single bird, but are urging the public to report sick or dead birds.

Climate response bill unlikely to pass before election, minister says
The Climate Change Response Amendment Bill proposes mandatory adaptation planning for areas at high risk from climate change hazards.

SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut
Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.

The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews
The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.

Visa launches AI financial assistant for bank apps
Banks can keep customers inside their apps as Visa rolls out chat-based spending insights, card controls and account guidance.

Uni students who work while studying usually have better pass rates - report
A student association president says the high levels of employment aren't surprising, because many students are under a lot of financial pressure.

Valantor buys EyeLevel to launch visual intelligence
Enterprises can now run AI on sensitive documents in private or air-gapped systems, reducing security and compliance risks.

Litera relaunches as one legal AI platform for firms
Law firms are being offered a single AI system for drafting, review and business development as Litera folds its products into one platform.

Windows 11’s 500GB storage bug is fixed. How to check if you’re good
As part of the July Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft not only fixed a record number of security vulnerabilities and rolled out some new features, but also patched a fresh bug that caused Windows 11 to waste up to 500 GB of storage space. The Capability Access Manager bug in question can...

England v Argentina: Live updates from the Fifa World Cup semi-final in Atlanta
Follow the action as England and Argentina play the second semi-final in Atlanta.

RNZ poll: Most voters want super age to stay at 65
National will face an uphill battle convincing people to lift the superannuation age.

The power company losing the most customers
The biggest loser had more than 35,000 customers leave in a year.

Fog shrouds Auckland Airport as early morning restrictions put in place
NZTA traffic cameras showed fog blanketing roads around the airport, including along State Highway 20 northbound between the airport and Kirkbride Rd.

Eightfold launches Candidate Agent for hiring chats
Recruiters could cut candidate drop-off as Eightfold's new tool folds job search, scheduling and FAQs into one conversation.

'Christchurch is my tomb': From homelessness to hopelessness
On a cold autumn night, Caitlin McDonald curls up in a big op shop suitcase and closes the lid like a coffin. Bone-tired, a church graveyard seems as good a resting place as any.

Newly arrived bird flu could wipe out NZ's endangered species, expert warns
A seabird found on Wellington's Petone beach has tested positive for the potentially deadly H5 strain of the virus.

Sentience could mean the end of the AI industry
If/when AI becomes sentient, the very viability of the AI industry would be called into question.

GK expands open retail platform with DevHub & AI tools
Retailers could add third-party tools faster as GK opens its CLOUD4RETAIL platform to more partners and prototype app development.