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Spark to block AI-generated child sexual abuse material
The company already stops people accessing photorealistic material made with artificial intelligence, and will soon block cartoon-style imagery too.

The builder who gave up his day job to hunt for gold
New Zealand could be on the cusp of an amateur gold rush, with the price of gold increasing by 65% in the past year, to more than $7000 an ounce.

Australia police refute authenticity of missing boy image

Kenyan officer killed in bow-and-arrow attack at gate of president's residence

Afghan foreign minister in India: Why New Delhi is embracing Taliban now

Old video of cable car accident falsely linked to new system in India's Uttar Pradesh

Video shows 250kph near miss with kangaroo at Bathurst
Kai Allen had a bizarre near miss incident in his first Bathurst 1000 with a rogue kangaroo that jumped in front of the Penrite driver as he flew down Conrod Straight.

Man charged with murder after baby found with critical injuries in Foxton Beach
The baby was found with critical injures at a Foxton Beach property on June 29 and died at Starship Hospital six days later.

Man charged with murder over death of six-month-old baby in Foxton Beach
The baby was found with critical injuries at the end of June this year, but died in hospital a few days later.

New supermarket approved for Christchurch suburb despite locals’ concerns
A panel of independent hearing commissioners has given Woolworths the green light to build on a vacant and derelict industrial site in St Albans.

12 weeks in hospital, feeding through a tube: Woman's botched overseas surgery
A New Zealand woman spent 12 weeks in hospital and has to be fed through a tube following problems caused by gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey.

Explained: What are the accusations against Eru Kapa-Kingi?
Documents released by Te Pati Maori include accusations the MP's son unleashed a profane and threatening "tirade of abuse" at Parliamentary security.

Industry leaders urge blockchain policy to protect NZ GDP future
Industry leaders warn New Zealand faces losing billions in GDP unless government acts to develop clear blockchain policy and regulatory frameworks.

As it happened: Flooding cuts off communities, closes highways in central North Island
Homes are under threat and emergency centres are preparing as heavy rain hammers farms.

Viagogo argues against court ruling it misled ticket-buyers
Viagog's lawyer said it was difficult to see how an objective person would be misled into thinking Viagogo was a primary ticket seller.

A Look Back at Software Development Stocks’ Q2 Earnings: Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) Vs The Rest Of The Pack

Crypto Market Sheds $150 Billion as China Hits Back at the US

Stop procrastinating — upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $15
TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $14.97 (MSRP: $199). Still running Windows 10 and pretending everything’s fine? No shame — we’ve all hit “Remind me later” more times than we care to admit. However, if you’re still running Windows 10, your Microsoft support just ended. With this deal, you can finally...

Broadcom launches next-gen Wi-Fi 8 silicon for home gateways, handhelds
Broadcom said Tuesday that it has already begun sampling the first Wi-Fi 8 silicon to select partners, as a precursor for rolling out the first Wi-Fi 8 consumer hardware at a future date. Broadcom actually announced four different designs — the BCM6718 for the residential access point market, the BCM43109 for...

Katy Perry serenades fan in 'crazy' experience
Ben Hatcher is pulled on to the stage by his childhood idol during her concert in Sheffield.

Rolleston Pak'nSave's mixed reception on opening day
Amid the excitement of the opening of a new Pak'nSave, some Rolleston residents say they are facing increased noise, heavy traffic and a fall in home values.

Central North Island townships remain cut off following day of flooding and slips
A day of heavy rain in the central North Island has caused slips and flooded roads.