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OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
The actions could have resulted in criminal charges had humans been behind the keyboard.

Country Life: Spring has sprung in the garden
The warmer weather means it's time to turn my attention back to the garden, bringing in the crops ready for harvest and preparing my seedlings for the coming season too.

Tropical depression develops into a cyclone in Cook Islands waters
A tropical depression that's been brewing in Cook Islands waters has developed into a tropical cyclone.

Election 2026: Parties hit the weekend markets with three weeks till election day
Follow our daily live coverage of all the happening on the 2026 election campaign trail.

Healthcare out of reach, Maori seats up for grabs
Maori are going without healthcare or putting it off because of the cost and the unavailability of services, a new survey reveals.

Secure.com says ransomware budgets should fix basics first
Most attacks still start with weak credentials, unpatched systems or phishing, so the firm says budgets should shore up basics before AI fears.

‘We didn’t share the same values’: Dave Rennie breaks silence on Wallabies axing
The now All Blacks coach went revealed details regarding the controversial end to his tenure in 2023.

‘Exploded chunks of road’: Street closed after flooding
A section of an Auckland road was closed on Friday night following reports of flooding and a possible car crash.

Dame Judi Dench joins Archers Birmingham campaign
The cast have described plans to leave Birmingham as similar "to Corrie leaving the north-west."

Arteta told Arsenal job cuts will help create success
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he was told the club's decision to cut 60 jobs had been made to "achieve the success we want to create".

Real demand Tebas resign over Goebbels comparison
Real Madrid have called for the "immediate resignation" of La Liga president Javier Tebas after he compared the club's management to Joseph Goebbels.

Does Scott's Disney+ exit unmask wider issue in coverage of women's game?
Alex Scott's sudden departure from her Disney+ presenter role reveals a pressing challenge for broadcasters of women's football.

Greens propose to abolish training wage
Swarbrick said abolishing the training wage would mean apprentices were paid properly for their work.

Country Life: The evolution of the country pub
Juggling finances, long hours and community involvement is part of the gig for rural publicans.

South African rugby player dies after failed resuscitation attempt at French hotel
The 31-year-old was found dead in a locked shower cubicle on the eve of his team’s European Champions Cup opener.

Rory McIlroy accused of ‘dog s... comment’ about growing the game
Kevin Kisner says he finds it hilarious when the world No 2 delivers ‘script for altruism’ when he is playing in India for a hefty fee

Analysis: Christopher Luxon says his government has 'certainly strengthened healthcare' - has it really?
The worst flu outbreak in 10 years has tested the mettle of the health system - and the prime minister's claim it's in better shape than three years ago.

'Well-known' man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation
The unnamed individual asks London's High Court to prevent the publication of "serious allegations".

Fetu Samoa win praise despite loss
Fetu Samoa win praise from Australia despite 40-0 loss

Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch
Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.

Rahm sacrifices £75m to secure exit from LIV Golf
Jon Rahm sacrifices a reported $100m (£75m) still owed to him by LIV Golf to secure his exit from the league.