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AI reshapes loyalty, super apps & customer engagement
AI is transforming loyalty from points to real-time, personalised journeys as super apps and agentic engagement engines rapidly take hold.

Snow Peak’s Field Rise is a clever rooftop tent that inflates in minutes

China plans AI rules to protect children and tackle suicide risks
The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

Tourism business ‘extremely distressed’ after road closures cut off customers
A Marlborough Sounds tourism operator is “extremely distressed” by restricted access road closures, leaving them cut off from customers at the start of the peak summer season.

‘Truly sorry’: Sold-out festival offers refund over delays, queues, and portaloos
The Hidden Valley festival has promised to make improvements

Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.

Nepal to scrap 'failed' Mount Everest waste deposit scheme
Under the scheme, climbers paid a $4,000 deposit that was returned if they brought 8kg of waste down the mountain.

Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE
Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

Littler thanks booing crowd for 'paying for my prize money' as he reaches quarter-finals
Defending champion Luke Littler thanks booing crowd for "paying my prize money" as he battles past previous winner Rob Cross to reach PDC World Championship quarter-finals.

Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire 'very quickly'
The US president also warns Hamas will have "hell to pay" if it does not disarm, after talks with Netanyahu.

Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of Alaa Abd El Fattah's "abhorrent" historical tweets.

Autonomous AI, new rules to reshape tech in Australia
Autonomous AI and tougher rules are set to transform tech in Australia and New Zealand in 2026, reshaping security and digital sovereignty.

‘Thank you for my money’: Darts star Luke Littler unleashes spray at crowd amid boos at world champs
Teenage champion says fans “pay for my prize money” after boos during fourth round victory at the Ally Pally.

Watch: Barmy Army show the love to Wellington Phoenix
The Wellington Phoenix received unexpected support from the Barmy Army as the touring cricket fans cheered them on during their A-League Men’s game in Melbourne.

Best in the world: New Zealand’s award-winning year
We might be so far away from the rest of the world, and often left off the map, but we are certainly desired by those who know about us.

Police still seeking witnesses after mass brawl on Auckland's K Road
Police have set up a dedicated portal for witnesses of a mass brawl in Auckland to upload any footage they might have.

Tributes to Joshua team members after fatal crash as boxer 'stable'
Tributes have been paid to two of Anthony Joshua's "close friends and team members" after they were killed in a crash in Nigeria, in which the British heavyweight boxer was injured.

Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial
Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

To you, to MBE: Paul Chuckle honoured
Comedian Paul Elliott and scriptwriter Roy Clarke are among those given a New Year Honour.

K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label
Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.

Music in 2026: Who's releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth?
Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.