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Latest investigation into toddler Lachlan Jones' death almost complete
Three-year-old Lachlan Jones' body was found in an oxidation pond in Gore seven years ago.

OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT as it burns through billions
Ads coming to free tier and new $8/month ChatGPT Go plan in US.

‘He's our guy’: SBW calls for new All Blacks captain
The dual code star believes Scott Barrett should be replaced by Ardie Savea “because of the mana he brings”.

Man pulled from water at Mt Maunganui beach dies
A man has died after being pulled from the water at a beach in Mount Maunganui.

Hacker steals $282 million crypto from a victim in social-engineering attack

ChatGPT's free ride is ending: Here's what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot

California AG sends letter demanding xAI stop producing deekfake content

Surgeon of Influencer Who Died After Cosmetic Surgery Allegedly Admits She Did Not Have Medical Degree: Reports

It's Not Just a Video Game Character, Meet the 'Snout-Poking' Bandicoot

Former All Blacks prop deplores Razor’s ‘horrific’ sacking
Former All Black labels the public leaking of the internal review into Scott Robertson's All Black side as ‘horrific’.

Review: Ed Sheeran enchants Auckland with surprisingly intimate stadium show
Ed Sheeran kicked off his new ‘Loop’ world tour at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium and it was nothing short of awesome.

Vanuatu United FC remain optimistic despite shock resignation ahead of season opener
Lars Hopp said team morale remains optimistic despite his shock resignation just days out from the opening round.

Tearing down old bridge doesn’t settle ferry future in Picton, opponent says
A company proposing to move inter-island ferry services to Clifford Bay says demolishing an old bridge in Picton does not cement the future for the ferries.

Cricket v Rugby: What you need to know about Black Clash
The annual crosscode showdown pits former cricket stars against some of rugby's biggest names, with some surprising skills on display.

Mandiant releases rainbow table that cracks weak admin password in 12 hours
Windows laggards still using the vulnerable hashing function: Your days are numbered.

Rackspace customers grapple with “devastating” email hosting price hike
Reseller says Rackspace plans to charge it 706 percent more.

Watch: ‘Stunned and awestruck’ swimmer has close encounter with orcas ‘chilling out’ in Wellington
Since the new year, Joel Crampton has made a habit of heading to the Wellington beach each evening.

From OpenAI’s offices to a deal with Eli Lilly — how Chai Discovery became one of the flashiest names in AI drug development

Zelensky says Russia preparing 'new massive attacks'

IAEA: Ukraine, Russia agree to 'localized ceasefire' at nuclear plant

Football Oceania Professional League kicks off today, in Auckland
The new professional Oceania Football League launches with its first game ever, in Auckland, with players and coaches hopeful it will provide more competition and talent development.

'Watch': Catch of the season contender overshadows Black Caps quick's return
Blair Tickner made a successful return from his shoulder injury suffered against the West Indies, but Joey Field's special catch stole the show.

Truck driver dies on his way to work, just days after celebrating getting the new job
Sandeep Singh celebrated his new driving job with friends. But less than a week later, he died on his way to work.

‘It was awful’: How South Island United footballer deals with mosque tragedy
Haris Zeb has experienced his share of injury-related anguish but those setbacks pale into significance as he recollects the 2019 terrorist attacks in Christchurch.

Parents question pool ‘manu’ restrictions at longtime ‘bombing destination’, ahead of World Champs
Auckland Council says diving, bombing, and manus have never been permitted at the Norman Kirk Memorial Pool due to its shallow depth.

Locals fight for ‘once thriving eco-system’ that’s now become just ‘empty pool rocks’
The Whangaparaoa coastline’s beaches, in the north of Auckland, have long been popular for beachgoers, but also gatherers who harvest shellfish.