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We now have a better understanding how OpenAI hacked into Hugging Face
10 days passed from OpenAI models exploiting JFrog Artifactory 0-day to release of a patch.

How researchers say we could make New Zealanders richer
A study found lifting financial literacy raised income by 12%.

Two found dead after alleged stabbing leads police to second Auckland address
A 41-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder and attempted murder after police investigating an alleged stabbing in Birkdale located two people dead at a Glenfield property.

New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
NEW YORK (AP) — A school district in a rural corner of upstate New York is hitting pause on plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teachers and local residents raised concerns, including the maker's ties to a company that produces hyper realis

Auckland hits the negatives as freezing temperatures continue
Thursday will see warmer temperatures before another dip as the weekend approaches, MetService says.

Infantino plans to sell World Cup stake in ‘nuclear bomb’ for football
Prime Minister says Fifa will have ‘sold out’ if plans go through, while European nations may discuss World Cup boycott in emergency meeting

SH57 Horowhenua closed after four-car pile-up
Two people were injured in the crash, police said.

Pegasus Golf Course fast-track bid for 1000 homes lodged
Residents opposing the bid have lodged a 16,000-signature petition to Parliament.

ACC chief executive Megan Main defends her record as turnaround shows hits and misses
Reviews of denied claims jumped 20% in the past 12 months.

Two injured in four-vehicle crash on SH57
State Highway 57 is blocked near Koputaroa after a four-vehicle crash left two people injured.

Double murder charges as two homes cordoned off on Auckland's North Shore
A man and a woman were found dead at a property in Glenfield on Tuesday night.

Agricultural science underpins productivity, exports and economic growth - Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
OPINION: It is vital support for NZ's economic engine, the primary sector.

Four Square and owner fined over $120k in illegal migrant worker premiums
Two migrant workers were each made to pay $60,000 for jobs before the money was repaid following a Labour Inspectorate investigation.

Decision on retrial of David Tamihere for killing of Swedish tourists pushed back
David Tamihere, who has always maintained he was innocent, will find out in September whether or not he’ll be retried.

New Zealand parents worry kids can't spot AI fakes
Many parents are unsure their children can tell AI-generated fakes from real content, with concerns also rising over grooming and sextortion.

David Tamihere faces two-month wait to find out if he will be retried
The Supreme Court quashed his convictions for the murder of two Swedish tourists in March.

Former Bay of Plenty regional councillor Doug Owens’ latest court battle with Tauranga Marina Society
The former mayoral candidate attempted to have the Tauranga Marina Society liquidated.

Commercial fishing could be banned in parts of Northland under mataitai reserve plan
Fisheries NZ is consulting on the proposal and will hold a public meeting on Thursday.

Kiwi cop dragged 100m to safety after being shot in Queensland
A New Zealand police officer shot while responding to a domestic violence incident in Queensland has thanked the colleagues who risked their lives to save him.

'Left to rot': Auckland residents say Kainga Ora ghost homes attracting illegal dumping
The community says it feels "abandoned" after the government pulled the plug.

Four charged after alleged lunchtime shoplifting in Hamilton
Inspector Hywel Jones, Waikato District Prevention Manager, said police were called to a store on Victoria St about 12.40pm on Tuesday after receiving reports that three people were taking items from the shop.