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PIR questions that can catch retirees out - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.

Andrew Flintoff crash passenger 'suffered PTSD and back injuries', court documents alleges
The particulars of Racing driver Paul Rees's claim against BBC Studios said he is suing for upwards of £100,000.

Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says
The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".

NZ First preaches rebuilding hope, opportunity at annual conference, election launch
The gathering comes after the party's best performance in a Reid Research poll since 2017.

China's Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic
The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.

Fairlife pauses US production of milk after cyber attack

C.H. Robinson’s AI Success: Real Tech or Clever Restructuring?

Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder
The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.

Code and Theory appoints Harsh Kapadia for enterprise creative
The new division will strengthen Code and Theory's push into large-client transformation work as it deepens ties with Adobe and IBM.

‘Dangerous game’: Barnett not willing to let Dragons be a banana skin match
All you need to know as the Warriors host the Dragons on the hunt for their first back-to-back wins in two months.

‘We wake up with headaches’: Alleged mouldy rental turns dream move into a nightmare
Woman claims her three-bedroom home is riddled with mould, damp and leaks in multiple places and she believes it’s affecting her family’s health.

North-South economic divide could last years, economists warn
Housing, job and migration trends all point to the North Island being stuck in second gear while the South Island powers ahead.

Thrive appoints Joe Mercurio as Chief Revenue Officer
The hire signals Thrive's push to unify sales, customer success and channel partnerships as it expands in AI, cybersecurity and cloud services.

Cricketing icon who hit six sixes in an over dies
Garry Sobers’ world-record test innings of 365 not out as a 21-year-old set him on the path to becoming arguably the sport’s greatest allrounder.

Welsh ceramicist watercolours expected to fetch up to £25,000 at auction
A series of watercolours by a Welsh ceramicist are to go under the hammer.

Three Northland councils vote to merge, but Kaipara still not keen
The three councils have voted to merge into one region-wide local authority in a two-stage process spread over several years - and the fourth may yet be forced to join them.

AI’s Wider Availability Is Good for China, Not Great for OpenAI and Anthropic

AI speeds ransomware, forcing firms to focus on recovery
Ransomware recovery plans must now verify data integrity, as AI helps attackers move faster across connected systems, Index Engines says.

Before the summer crowds arrive, take a look inside Gisborne's best open homes
Why buyers are looking at Tairawhiti-Gisborne again, and the homes worth your time this weekend.

Watch: They paid $1.15m. Months later, six bidders pushed the price to $2.15m
See the before-and-after transformation that helped turn this Christchurch renovation into a $1 million payday.

All Blacks ‘bar up’ for biggest test of the year
All you need to know about the Nations Championship match between the All Blacks and Ireland at Eden Park.

The seven words he never wanted to hear from his doctor: 'Why have you left it so long?'
Late last year, while camping with friends, Ralph Corke noticed a new "spongy" lump on his hip.

Under 16? Here are some ‘dumbphones’ you may be forced to use
ACT leader David Seymour’s floated a ban on under-16s having smartphones. So here’s a look back at some of the best ‘dumb’ phones from the 90s and 2000s.