GeneralJune 3, 2026
The real-world cost of AI
Explainer: There's been plenty of speculation about the resources AI gobbles up. A new report lays bare the cost of our growing obsession.
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GeneralJune 3, 2026
People missing after fire tears through house in Bay of Plenty
Fire and Emergency say people are unaccounted for after the blaze at the Ōpōtiki property.
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GeneralJune 3, 2026
Pedestrian dies after being hit by a car in Northland
The crash occurred at an intersection in Dargaville in the early hours.
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GeneralJune 3, 2026
Privacy Commissioner wants more power to fine agencies that don't protect people's data
Michael Webster says New Zealand's privacy laws are "somewhat out of step" with those overseas, and a law change is needed to be able to fine agencies.
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GeneralJune 3, 2026
Mastercard plans changes to way we use credit cards
The company says scammers used stolen credit card numbers to take $84 million from New Zealanders in the year to November.
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GeneralJune 3, 2026
Te ao Māori mourns the loss of Professor Whatarangi Winiata
Ngāti Raukawa leader and champion of te reo Māori Professor Whatarangi Winiata has died, aged 92.
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GeneralJune 3, 2026
How many 'forever chemicals' are actually in NZ's water?
Researchers will test more areas, more wells and for more types of the compounds.
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