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Perplexity’s $200-a-month ‘AI’ Comet browser is now free
Would you like a browser that browses the web for you? Presumably excluding malware or other nasty stuff that’s been a concern for decades? Then Perplexity’s Comet “AI” browser might be for you…though the $200-a-month price tag for the company’s “Max” plan might not. But now it’s free, with some...

Documents reveal bullying at Dunedin Hospital, staff 'live in fear' at Southland
It follows earlier RNZ reporting that some staff at Southland Hospital were told they couldn't chat to each other for more than five minutes.

From cult kid to chess master: 'I was literally abducted and taken away'
When Danny Rensch was 12 he discovered he was a chess prodigy, but he was living in a religious cult in Arizona and this exceptional talent led him to some dark places.

Teens died in crash after ‘abrupt manoeuvre’ from wrong side of the road
The coroners office has called out New Zealanders’ willingness to “overlook, or silently tolerate” people driving without a licence.

Mental health workers to join nationwide day of strikes
More than 3500 mental health, public health nurses, and mental health assistants are set to join the nationwide day of strikes on October 23.

Missing diver likely drowned while freediving alone, coroner rules
Jinting Guo went missing after setting out for a dive in Titahi Bay in October 2023, his shin bone was found earlier this year.

More than twice the number of local election votes cast than this time in 2022
More than 622,000 votes have been returned to date, representing just over 18 percent of eligible votes.

Gmail users, watch out! These 2 features are being killed next year
Google recently published a support page that explains how it’s going to reorganize Gmail by removing two features in January 2026. Many users have been relying on these two features: first, the Gmailify extension, and second, the retrieval of emails via the POP protocol. The end of Gmailify benefits Gmailify was introduced...

This AI-ready Lenovo touchscreen 2-in-1 laptop is a crazy $400 off
You know, a good laptop doesn’t have to cost a fortune. As long as you’re not too picky and all you really need is a decent daily driver, you can get one for pretty cheap. But every once in a while, you can nab a fantastic laptop at a budget-friendly...

Loafers Lodge firefighter refuses award calling it 'premature and inappropriate'
Clark Townsley has refused a citation for his work on the fatal blaze because he is so angry about the lack of equipment crews had to rescue people.

Save $120 on this Ryzen-powered mini PC with 32GB RAM and triple 4K
If you’re in need of a high-performance PC but you’re unwilling to spend a fortune, you can skip the bulky desktops and pricey laptops. Get a mini PC instead! They’re affordable yet powerful, and they often have good sales—like this Beelink SER8 mini PC for $498 on Amazon (was $618),...

Immigration New Zealand rapped over knuckles for ‘inappropriate’ internal guideline
A document obtained through an Official Information Act request singles out "nannies from China" who wish to work for New Zealand families.

Te Pati Maori emails to reassure members after ties cut with Toitu Te Tiriti
The Toitu Te Tiriti movement has broken away from the political party, citing leadership concerns, a clash of values, and a need for independence.

A royal pain for the House of Windsor
With Fergie, Harry and Andrew in the headlines again, The Detail speaks to an insider about whether they can weather yet another storm.

A-list cast, star director make twisty thriller Disclaimer a worthy watch
When a dark secret from the past is revealed in a tell-all book, and a grief-wracked widower is set upon revenge, a London family's comfy, middle class world is shattered.