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‘Get ready now’ - The top 10 AI predictions for 2027 and beyond
Gartner predicts robots, AI agents and new cyber threats will reshape work.
Meet The Preppers: Why Wellington’s Richard Hovey is teaching his kids to prepare for the worst
TVNZ’s Meet The Preppers explores preparedness, climate change and community.
The Weeknd makes dramatic ‘retirement’ U-turn
The Weeknd has reversed plans to retire his famous stage persona.
Trainer Chris Wood hoping to claim the jumping prize he was robbed of 45 years ago
Improving track conditions could aid Smug in today's Great New Zealand Steeplechase.
Why tech oligarchs are willing to risk AI apocalypse
NYT Opinion: A strange new theology has taken root in the upper echelons of tech.
Travel packing and the impossible art of the capsule wardrobe
'I can't pinpoint the exact moment I acquired 32 pairs of skinny jeans.'
SailGP Switzerland: USA recruit Martine Grael with sailors injured; Black Foils start strong in light conditions
Team USA's Taylor Canfield and Harry Melges IV were ruled out injured prior to the event.
Earl Spencer: I am telling the truth about the King
Earl Spencer claims the then Prince of Wales made disparaging comments about the Princess.
The New Zealand artists creating and collecting hyper-realistic reborn dolls
For some Kiwis, these reborn dolls are works of art and therapy.
Warriors v Knights NRL semi-final: What time, team list, injuries - everything you need to know
Andrew Webster's side gets a second chance - but no room for error - when they face the Newcastle Knights at a packed Eden Park on Sunday.
Scam prevention start-up Static Technologies expands overseas after NZ trial saves $23.8m
The company worked with major banks, telcos and Trade Me.
5 movements physical therapists say every adult over 50 should do daily
Washington Post: Simple moves can help you maintain mobility and independence as you age.
Christchurch EV charger maker Evnex expands as EV sales boom
Founder Ed Harvey says EVs are shifting from green choice to economic necessity.
Kenny Loggins reveals the four words he wants on his tombstone
The 78-year-old says he strove his whole career to write what he thought was the truth.
NZ Breakers focus on win in home Australian NBL opener against Illawarra Hawks
The Auckland-based team are a work in progress, after suffering an injury setback in the pre-season.
'We are the Warriors, 100 percent': The story behind the Wahs' iconic victory song
Peter Urlich had a hand in some of our biggest classic rock hits, but it's a simple sports chant he wrote 25 years ago newer generations will know best.
Ex-Google worker adds to AI alarm, warns of ‘potential to kill us all’
His warning follows similar concerns from former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon.
My Secret Auckland: Actor Ben Porter shares his favourite spots in the city
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander about their favourite spots in the city.
Jersey Shore star Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi reveals she’s cancer-free
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi says doctors have removed all evidence of her cancer.
How technology has become Christchurch’s competitive advantage
OPINION: Canterbury's strength lies in linking research, business and talent.
Boxing: Hailed as Muhammad Ali’s toughest opponent, his biggest fight was outside the ring
He fought Ali, Frazier and Foreman without ever being knocked down.
Miley Cyrus reveals last conversation with Dolly Parton before country music icon’s death
Cyrus said their last talk centred on music, authenticity and her new record.
The Snow League: Mischa Thomas, Fin Melville Ives celebrate with shoeys after winning pre-season challenge
Mischa Thomas and Fin Melville Ives were part of the event-winning Team Challengers squad.
Warriors v Knights: Line-ups, kickoff time, how to watch – all you need to know for semi-final
The Warriors face the Knights for a spot in the preliminary finals against the Panthers.
Ringo Starr reveals why he’s convinced the Beatles would eventually have reunited
Ringo says the band might have reunited if John Lennon and George Harrison had lived.
Google’s Gemini AI hacked into other companies, adding to ‘rogue’ AI incidents
Google says its Gemini AI model hacked three real companies during testing.
Donald Trump calls AI fears a hoax: Inside the White House, the debate is more complex
The US President wants rapid AI growth as officials weigh risks to security and jobs.
Ed Sheeran breaks down in tears over Palestine and Macklemore row
Ed Sheeran cried onstage in Philadelphia while condemning Gaza devastation.
Advice: He’s up at 4am to work out. She’s exhausted and alone with their kid
Washington Post: Do family schedules need to work for everybody?
Tokomanawa Queens go big by signing WNBA import Hailey Van Lith
The Tokomanawa Queens have pulled off another major coup by signing WNBA player Hailey Van Lith.
Warriors v Knights: Why massive NRL finals match at Eden Park raises conflicting emotions – Michael Burgess
OPINION: This is the Warriors' biggest home final in years – and they are not at home.
Live: North Harbour v Canterbury - NPC
Follow all the NPC action from North Harbour Stadium.
Analyst distrusts major AI firms’ calls for a slowdown – but has other answers to AI woes
Firms told to take a 'central bank' approach as AI risk increases faster than value.
Queen Camilla calls for togetherness amid Spencer book row
Palace says Earl’s controversial memoir betrays ‘clouded reasoning’.
All White Liberato Cacace cops six month driving ban for speeding offences
Wrexham and New Zealand defender Liberato Cacace admits to a string of speeding offences on a motorway in central Wales last year.
Watch: Artist Otis Frizell smashes out 17-hour Warriors mural in time lapse video
Otis Frizzell was stoked to get the call up to do the work with the players watching and cheering him on.
Elite backyard ultra coming to Hawke’s Bay; may threaten world record
Competitors must complete one 6.7km loop every hour until they can no longer finish.
BMW PGA Championship: Ryan Fox in contention ahead of final round at Wentworth
Ryan Fox will go into the final round three shots off the pace.
Kiwi actress Susan Brady returns to stage after blood cancer and bone marrow transplant
The star is making a song and dance out of beating a rare form of blood cancer.
Cricket: Jos Buttler reaches milestone as England clinch Sri Lanka T20 series
Buttler becomes the first batsman to score 15,000 career T20 runs as England power to a six-wicket win in Cardiff.
An early sign of dementia may be hiding in your voice, new research suggests
Washington Post: New study puts forth a powerful reason to pay attention to vocal changes.
Blow for Black Caps as Rachin Ravindra dislocates shoulder during promotional shoot
Black Caps coach Rob Walter says they won't rush back Ravindra during India series sooner than they need to.
Brain is two separate organs, scientists find
The brain is two separate organs that work together, rather than a single unified unit.
AI could possibly end humanity. How are humans supposed to process that?
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Recipe: Spiced coffee and walnut layer cake
Make this showstopping cake with walnuts, coffee icing and chocolate shavings.
Black Ferns remain unbeaten in WXV Global Series after win over Scotland
The Black Ferns remain unbeaten in the WXV Global Series with a 10-try win over Scotland in Edinburgh.
Harlan Coben wants you to write a novel. He’ll tell you how in new memoir Plot Twist
New York Times: Even a very successful thriller writer fights self-doubt.
Rowing NZ relaxed about Olympics despite disappointing world champs
The world championships didn't produce the results they were hoping for but Rowing New Zealand isn't getting worried two years out from the Olympics.
Black Ferns v Scotland: Whitney Hansen’s side score 10 tries to remain unbeaten in 2026
The Black Ferns scored six of their 10 tries in the first half of the test.
Tom Bewley: Rising Kiwi motorsport talent’s career in jeopardy over lack of sponsorship
‘If we can’t get the budget together, there’ll be no more racing', says 18-year-old.
John Farnham’s health deteriorates, singer unable to attend Melbourne tribute
John Farnham’s deteriorating health requires 24-hour care at home.