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New Zealand parents worry kids can't spot AI fakes
Many parents are unsure their children can tell AI-generated fakes from real content, with concerns also rising over grooming and sextortion.

David Tamihere faces two-month wait to find out if he will be retried
The Supreme Court quashed his convictions for the murder of two Swedish tourists in March.

SH57 Horowhenua closed after four-car pile-up
Two people were injured in the crash, police said.

Commercial fishing could be banned in parts of Northland under mataitai reserve plan
Fisheries NZ is consulting on the proposal and will hold a public meeting on Thursday.

Kiwi cop dragged 100m to safety after being shot in Queensland
A New Zealand police officer shot while responding to a domestic violence incident in Queensland has thanked the colleagues who risked their lives to save him.

'Left to rot': Auckland residents say Kainga Ora ghost homes attracting illegal dumping
The community says it feels "abandoned" after the government pulled the plug.

Savinho open to leaving Man City amid Spurs interest
Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club and is keen to join Premier League rivals Tottenham.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Donald Trump serious about running for a third term?
And, why is the US-Saudi nuclear deal splitting the Republican Party?

Gymnast Evans delivers first gold for Wales
Gymnast Ruby Evans wins Wales' first gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with victory in the floor final.

Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

Grieving mum was told baby's ashes were animal remains
Lucy Ness says "I hope my baby's remains are with someone who loves them like I loved these".

Auckland hits the negatives as freezing temperatures continue
Thursday will see warmer temperatures before another dip as the weekend approaches, MetService says.

Infantino plans to sell World Cup stake in ‘nuclear bomb’ for football
Prime Minister says Fifa will have ‘sold out’ if plans go through, while European nations may discuss World Cup boycott in emergency meeting

Former Bay of Plenty regional councillor Doug Owens’ latest court battle with Tauranga Marina Society
The former mayoral candidate attempted to have the Tauranga Marina Society liquidated.

Pegasus Golf Course fast-track bid for 1000 homes lodged
Residents opposing the bid have lodged a 16,000-signature petition to Parliament.

ACC chief executive Megan Main defends her record as turnaround shows hits and misses
Reviews of denied claims jumped 20% in the past 12 months.

Two injured in four-vehicle crash on SH57
State Highway 57 is blocked near Koputaroa after a four-vehicle crash left two people injured.

Four charged after alleged lunchtime shoplifting in Hamilton
Inspector Hywel Jones, Waikato District Prevention Manager, said police were called to a store on Victoria St about 12.40pm on Tuesday after receiving reports that three people were taking items from the shop.

Double murder charges as two homes cordoned off on Auckland's North Shore
A man and a woman were found dead at a property in Glenfield on Tuesday night.

Celtic 'a really good match' for record signing Hogh
Celtic break their transfer record to sign Denmark striker Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt on a four-year contract.

Are Apprenticeships The Answer To Youth Unemployment?
Burnham outlines education reforms with technical subjects available from age 14.

Powell says student loan system at top of in-tray
She says she stands by past comments that the interest charged on Plan 2 loans is "egregious".