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How to tell if an image or video has been created by AI - and if we still can
Explainer - AI-generated images are unavoidable these days. If you're not a computer expert, how do you even know what's real anymore?

Why Carlton are looking beyond the Voss question
The Blues can’t sack Voss. Not now, despite what a portion of their enraged fan base craves.

Wallaby war hero’s name to live on after Lions make trophy change
The Tom Richards Cup, named after a Gallipoli hero who played for both Australia and the Lions, has been retired after being contested in 2001 and 2013.

Millions going mad for New Zealand made garden game
Grow a Garden, a Roblox game where players plant virtual seeds and grow exotic plants, had 20 million people playing it at once last weekend.

US stocks rally on hopes Iran will not disrupt global flow of crude oil
Iran has the ability to block access to much of the world’s oil, but it would also hurt its own economy by doing so.

Business leaders deliver mixed verdict on Luxon’s China visit
Where some can identify areas of success, others point to sectors that won't secure significant gains.

Shane Jones says bill is being drafted forcing Ngapuhi into a single commercial settlement
Shane Jones said the bill would ensure there was no mention of hapu sovereignty in any settlement with Ngapuhi.

Could spiders help manage pests on New Zealand's farms?
It's been estimated that spiders consume up to 800 million tons of (mostly) bugs globally per year.

Watch: Fans divided after AFL broadcaster shows sobbing child fan
Fox Sports’ decision to focus on a child in tears as his team suffered a huge upset has drawn a mixed reaction.

Phoenix bring top Football Fern home after seven years in Europe
The Phoenix have continued their squad overhaul ahead of Bev Priestman’s expected appointment as head coach.

Local elections: Deadline nears for switching between Maori and general rolls
Voters of Maori descent can change between the Maori roll or general roll at any time except in the three months before an election.

‘Why I signed for two years’: Rugby World Cup still a key factor in Marky Mark’s future
The Roosters are keen to extend the contract of their newest star, who has compelling reasons to sign a deal in both rugby codes.

AI music, the next IP battleground
Just as they did with the internet, the music industry is about to do a 360 on the issue of AI-generated music.

Ethnic community groups call on government to toughen hate speech laws
Brian Tamaki and his supporters marched down Auckland's Queen Street against "foreign religions".

Canadian telecom hacked by suspected China state group
Maximum-security Cisco vulnerability was patched Oct. 2023 and exploited Feb. 2025.

Employment confidence levels remain low
A perceived lack of job opportunities remains the key concern for New Zealand households.

Gas exploration fund 'clear breach' of international trade agreement - Green Party
Last month resources Minister Shane Jones revealed a $200 million fund had been set aside over four years for co-investment in new gasfields.

‘Exploitative’: Vision of distraught young fan crying divides AFL fans
AFL fans divided after broadcaster zooms in on upset young supporter at MCG.

Have we escaped petrol 'double whammy'?
There had been warnings that any disruption to international oil supplies as a result of tensions in the Middle East could push prices up at the pump.

How Western Highlands is bearing the brunt of gun violence in neighboring provinces
Analysis - The Papua New Guinea Highlands, a region celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, is increasingly overshadowed by the escalating threat of small arms violence.