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Swinburne AI reading tool boosts support for dyslexia
Users with dyslexia reported clearer comprehension and less stress as a personalised AI platform adapted text, summaries and visual aids to their needs.

'There was no plan' - 100 days in Fiordland exploring new rivers
Three Kiwis went off-grid, paddling, hiking and fishing for kai to sustain them. The footage they captured of the adventure is now an award-winning film.

Costings unit a good idea, big parties agree - but how could it work?
National and Labour agree there should be a costings unit to consider policies independently, but disagree on how it should be implemented.

Simplicity Living expands Queenstown build-to-rent project to 1078 homes
Simplicity Living has bought another three hectares of Queenstown land and is seeking fast-track approval for its expanded build-to-rent project.

Returning Dame Noeline Taurua unveils her Silver Ferns Commonwealth Games squad
Carys Stythe’s dominant ANZ Premiership play has seen her secure the hotly contested final defensive berth as Taurua returns to the helm of the Silver Ferns.

Former staff go without as SPQR liquidation only collects $38,000
The restaurant on Ponsonby Rd went into liquidation in July 2024 after more than 30 years in business, owing millions of dollars.

Fifa World Cup: Iraq v Norway live updates, Group I clash in Foxborough
Live updates of the Fifa World Cup clash between Norway and Iraq.

Surge in Greens' support could put left bloc into government - poll
The latest Talbot Mills poll, commissioned by Anacta, shows the Green Party on 13 percent - up four percentage points since May.

‘Extremely disrespectful’ car doughnut stunt at Taneatua Cemetery
As well as driving through the reserve area, the vandal also tipped wheelie bins over, spreading rubbish around the cemetery and on SH2.

Dawn Aerospace rockets to $335m valuation after latest raise
The spaceplane company has raised US$25 million (NZ$43m) in its latest funding round, rocketing the company to a US$195m (NZ$335m) valuation.

Data-driven transport: The future is here
Australia's truck driver shortage is set to triple by 2029, pushing fleets towards data tools that could make autonomy viable.

Fletcher asks for credit rating to be withdrawn
The company has Moody's lowest investment grade rating of Baa3 rating, below which is considered a speculative grade.

IEA says heat pumps are cheaper than gas boilers in most EU countries, with savings up to $900

Facial recognition technology helped police nab MARTA stabbing suspect

Thomas Partey unable to enter Canada after visa appeal dismissed

Joint Jewish-Arab party launches ahead of upcoming elections, calling for equality

Colombia's ELN rebels release two police officers as the nation prepares to hold a pivotal election

HPE tempts VMware users, partners with year of free virtualization software
Partner tells Ars that HPE should be giving out more free VM Essentials licenses.

'A real shot of joy': Hurricanes campaign a 'bright spot' for Wellington, as final sells out in minutes
The tin is most certainly full, and Wellington's leaders say the Hurricanes jubilant campaign to reach the Super Rugby finals is a glimmer of brightness amid a tough few months for the capital.

Filming starts for new Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs comedy '35 years in the making'
Jones says the show has been "35 years in the making" as the pair have been busy on other projects.

Police use of AI restarted after officers used unapproved models
One of the AI systems was 45 percent inaccurate on Maori and Pacific languages, but was still used by officers.

Software company making money out of water management
A local software firm is doing its bit to not just organise company administration, but generate export dollars.

Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform
The new service aims to help security teams cut alert overload and tool sprawl as firms seek faster response from one cloud platform.

Watch: beam cracks as hundreds of teens gatecrash Dunedin party
When hundreds of uninvited teens gatecrashed a party, they caused structural damage to a home an home owners left counting the cost.