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Decades of building industry research at risk
Construction industry leaders say the government is breaking the chain of trust when it comes to the rigourous testing of building materials

AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says
Jack Clark says "most labs have different ways of being able to pull the plug", but says this may need to be a requirement.

University of Otago's biggest building project opens in Christchurch
Wai Ora will be the new centre of research and teaching in the university's 53-year-old Christchurch campus.

'The aroha in this room': Learning te reo Maori through waiata creates connection
Pakeha, tauiwi and Maori reconnecting with their whakapapa come together at the weekly te reo Maori class.

Trump dismisses calls to slow AI development, blames 'conspiracy' against AI and data centers

Factbox-What Amodei, Altman and Musk have said about AI risks, stoking 'doom' fears

China's DeepSeek hires dealmaker as CFO ahead of possible IPO

Anthropic, OpenAI CEOs driven by 'Machiavellian' motives, tech analyst says

Palantir, Nvidia, Booz Allen restrict Anthropic and OpenAI models

Luke Evans reveals his secret to surviving Hollywood
The star discusses his "emotional connection" to his character in a new ITV drama, The Party.

Fears jobseeker benefit changes could trap young people in abusive households
Advocates say it should not be left up to young people to prove they were victims of abuse.

'We all cried together': Families count blessings after Vanuatu ferry disaster
Families of the Vanuatu ferry survivors are counting their blessings as the search continues for people still missing at sea.

Christchurch road blocked after car hits pedestrian
Police say injuries have been reported and motorists should avoid Ferry Road in Woolston.

Billions for Auckland's CRL but 'not a brass razoo' for South Island rail
The CRL had shown there was strong support for passenger rail when it was offered, say advocates for a stronger focus on southern trains.

Pacific households to be hardest hit by scheduled benefit cuts, social housing rent hikes
Ahead of Budget 2026, government ministers were presented with modelling that estimated 26,000 Pacific families would see their weekly income fall from April next year.

‘It’s a warzone’: Man found collapsed after suffering aneurysm in Tauranga Hospital toilets
104 ED staff declare state of emergency as ‘diabolical’ conditions put patients’ lives at risk

Car hits pedestrian, major Christchurch road blocked
Ferry Road is closed in Woolston after an early-morning crash, with the Serious Crash Unit advised.

From stones and thistles to international cricket ground: The Basin Reserve's history recognised
The photos show some of the greats of the game in action and historic international victories.

New poll shows major parties continuing historic slump in support, with Labour coming out on top
Labour has edged ahead of National, but both major parties remain below 30% as voters increasingly shift their support to smaller parties.

Oranga Tamariki staff present during 'walking the line' assault
The agency confirmed the young person had been ’walking the line’.