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OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 prices in push for wider access
Lower costs and faster serving aim to make advanced AI more affordable for businesses and users, while boosting OpenAI's margins.

Three things we learned about AI from Big Tech earnings
Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?

‘It’s a massive amount’: Empty commercial building hit with staggering water bill
A superannuitant who owns an empty commercial property in Wellington says she was astonished to receive a bill totalling $1,954.54 from the capital’s new water service.

GitHub puts stacked pull requests into public preview
Developers can now break large code changes into smaller reviews as GitHub rolls the feature out across all repositories.

Consumer confidence perks up to best level in five months
ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner says the US-Iran conflict and fuel prices is still influencing sentiment.

WRISE launches AI Labs with HKD $30m & new scientist
The wealth manager will use the funds to build AI tools for advisers and client service, as firms race to lift productivity and engagement.

‘No words quantify this loss’: Search called off for pro surfer missing off Portugal’s coast
The British surfing community has paid tribute to the “kind and generous” Arran Strong, who went missing off Portugal’s coast.

One person critical following crash in Auckland's Panmure
Lagoon Drive has reopened following the crash that caused heavy delays.

Google Cloud boosts AI agent density with GKE sandbox
Tests on an n2-standard-48 virtual machine showed Google Cloud's sandbox and orchestration tweaks could cut per-agent costs by up to 75%.

The El Nino scientists have dubbed 'Godzilla' is about to make itself felt in NZ
A strengthening climate pattern is expected to bring risk of unseasonably windy weather, marked temperature swings, and shifting rainfall across multiple regions as spring approaches.

Brad Olsen steps down as Infometrics chief to focus on economics
One of NZ’s best-known economists is stepping back from leading Infometrics, saying he wants to spend more time explaining the economy to businesses, decision-makers and the public.

World Rugby denies Samoa ultimatum, as country's political blame game rolls on
World Rugby denies reports that it gave Samoa an ultimatum to sort out its problems or be banned for the sport's world body.

Major police ‘mass allegation investigation’ into sexual abuse launched
Police have launched a mass allegation investigation related to sexual abuse, Stuff can reveal.

What expensive surprise did you discover after buying or renting a home?
The dream home can quickly become a financial headache when hidden problems, unexpected bills or difficult neighbours emerge.

Rogue AI: Anthropic says models hacked three firms during tests
Anthropic says its Claude AI model hacked systems of three companies during tests just days after its rival OpenAI said their AI agents went rogue.

How to check if IRD has unclaimed money with your name on it
The IRD is currently holding more than $600 million in unclaimed funds.

Apple Is the World's Newest $5 Trillion Giant. Here's What Means For AAPL Stock.

Apple says gaming slowdown and App Store changes hurt services growth

Revolut partners OpenAI to add ChatGPT Go to plans
Millions of Revolut customers will get OpenAI's ChatGPT Go free for up to a year, as the fintech bundles AI into its paid plans.

Tiaki Wai weighs in amid confusion from Wellington residents over new water bills
It comes after Wellington's new water entity sent residents their first quarterly bill - with some owing up to $900.

Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.

“Absolutely inexcusable” Don Brash calls for Peters’ sacking over China comments
“I think the Prime Minister should sack him as Minister of Foreign Affairs,” Don Brash told Stuff.