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100 days until the World Cup: Iran uncertainty, injuries cloud All Whites’ prep
The countdown milestone comes with coach Darren Bazeley sweating on player availability for this month’s home warm-up matches.

‘Our house value is down $250,000 but we want to sell’: A Wellingtonian’s plea for help
We bought our house in a desirable Wellington suburb but now we’re stuck, and I’m sure we’re not the only ones in this situation, a correspondent writes to Frances Cook.

Iran war could set NZ power prices if it happened next year, Opposition says
While war waged overseas, the price of energy was the talk of the town in Parliament on Tuesday.

Nurse Jenny: Me, Boris Johnson, and the things Kiwis still don’t get about Covid-19
When the pandemic began, Jenny McGee ran towards danger – and ended up accidentally famous.

‘Servile and silent’: The government is caving to Trump on Iran
New Zealand has a choice when it comes to the conflict in Iran: to go along with Trump’s policies, or stand by its values as a nation, writes Phil Goff.

Crime ring couple’s damages claim over seized assets thrown out
The couple argued they should be entitled for damages due to “grossly disproportionate” restraint orders.

ChatGPT Health misses urgent medical crises over 50% of the time
According to new research published in Nature Medicine, ChatGPT Health (OpenAI’s dedicated AI-driven chatbot that’s “designed for health and wellness,” which launched earlier this year) repeatedly failed to identify medical emergencies that required immediate medical attention, reports The Guardian. Lead researcher Dr. Ashwin Ramaswamy, along with his colleagues, created “60 realistic...

Mute and unmute your PC microphone the easy way
Our computers have many features to protect our privacy. For example, it can feel unsettling to know someone outside your home could use your computer’s microphone to record whatever you’re doing. However, these protections can be a problem if you accidentally enable them. Here are three common sources of error...

SoftBank’s $30 Billion OpenAI Bet Spurs S&P Credit Outlook Cut

Analysis-Buyback plans aren't enough to soothe investors after software-sector rout

‘Maybe I could have done better’: Unwanted All Black’s frank admission before England move
Hoskins Sotutu’s omission was once a hot topic. Soon, the Blues loose forward could be facing the All Blacks in an England shirt.

Seaside mansion an ode to peak Y2K design
With 180 degree views across the Pauatahanui inlet, this funky 90s home offers the full resort lifestyle - including an indoor pool.

‘I could hear my flatmate having sex’: A new flat review site tells it like it is
The creator behind a new website rating Dunedin flats wishes the site was around before he moved into a cold and damp student flat.

‘My nana went flying’: Family furious with Air NZ after grandmother falls out of wheelchair
The family of an elderly Tongan traveller say Air NZ gave her a taxi voucher to get to hospital after she fell out of a wheelchair.

How to Swap Faces in Video Using AI: A 2026 Guide to VidMage AI
AI face swapping used to be a party trick. Now it’s quietly becoming a serious shortcut for creativity. Creators use it to localize marketing campaigns. Meme accounts use it to generate viral parody clips. Even indie filmmakers experiment with digital casting swaps. Technology has advanced rapidly, and having a reliable tool...

Rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years over fatal hit-and-run
The grime artist failed to stop after his BMW hit Nepali student Yubin Tamang, 20, in Ilford.

Anker 11-port USB-C hub for 29% off: Connect anything to your laptop
Your laptop’s great because it’s slim and light, but you’ve probably lamented how lacking it is in ports, haven’t you? The recent trend in laptops sacrificing ports for thinner bodies is a real downer. How else are you supposed to connect all your devices to your laptop? Fortunately, there’s a solution:...

Europe doesn’t lack tech talent. Its leaders lack execution