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Committee backs Wanaka bottle store next to Plunket clinic, AA meetings, despite concerns
Some Wanaka residents are appalled an off-licence has been granted for a Super Liquor to open next door to a Plunket clinic.

LLMs respond differently to harmful prompts when AI watermarking is used
SynthID can cause models to follow harmful instructions they would otherwise refuse.

Call for legacy wilding pine forest owners in South Island hotspot to pay for spread
"If there isn't any repercussions there, legally or regulatory, then there's always going to be good and bad players."

Seymour says National MPs complained to him about their own supermarket policy
National said it would empower the Commerce Commission, if re-elected, to forcibly separate the supermarket chains New World and Pak’n Save.

Nearly 1000 stalking warnings, 140 charges, but 0 convictions
The new law carried a maximum penalty of five years' in prison.

Petrol hits $3.25 a litre as AA warns prices are likely to stay high until mid-November
The Automobile Association is warning Kiwi motorists to expect high fuel prices for at least another six weeks, and possibly through to Christmas.

Stolen medication could kill anyone who takes it, police say
The liquid medication, Pentobarbital, is a sedative that can cause death by respiratory arrest, and is frequently used by vets to euthanise animals.

Chief pilot of 15 years wins $67k payout after sudden dismissal
The Employment Relations Authority found Marlborough operator RidgeAir unjustifiably dismissed chief pilot Ross McCullum after 15 years.

Government retirement village policy a 'disgrace' - Residents Association
Association vice president Di Sinclair says the coalition has had three years and this policy just kicks the can further down the road.

Serious between car and freight train partly closes State Highway 1 near Invercargill
The serious crash happened near the intersection with Mill Road South, shortly before 1.30pm.

Dayforce named leader in Gartner workforce management
The recognition could boost Dayforce's appeal as employers seek software to control labour costs, staffing and compliance across dispersed workforces.

New survey sees horticulture overtake sheep, beef as most confident rural sector
Those with a positive outlook attributed rising commodity prices, overseas markets and increasing demand for their optimism.

GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide
Billions already within coverage risk missing AI-era services as entry-level smartphones become less affordable in low-income markets.

‘Sincere apology’ issued over City Rail Link billboard snafu
The formal announcement of the opening date was undercut by billboards on Fanshawe St that revealed the date 10 hours earlier.

Fibre or satellite: Which is best for live event linking?
Ultra-low delays and backup pathways can make or break live broadcasts, especially when sports betting and remote events are involved.

Pedestrian seriously injured, Great South Road closed in Drury after crash
One person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Drury on Friday afternoon.

Supermarket sector overhaul must be backed by facts, not assumptions, warns Foodstuffs North Island
Foodstuffs North Island says an overhaul of the supermarket sector must be guided by evidence, not assumptions.

Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Auckland's Drury
Great South Road was closed between the State Highway 1 off-ramp and Waihoehoe Road.

Potentially lethal drug used for animal euthanasia stolen from car in Auckland
A warning has been issued by police to anyone in possession of the medication.

Fiji targets new constitution by Christmas eve as watchdog warns of 'self-coup' risk
With an election looming and the political parties in campaign mode, the Fijian government has hinted that a new constitution could be in place by Christmas Eve.