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AI revolution brings innovation & anxiety across global sectors
AI is sparking innovation and concern across sectors worldwide as firms race to harness its power while addressing risks and workforce anxieties.

Listen to The Country online: Winston Peters talks popularity
Winston Peters, Bryce McKenzie, Chris Brandolino, and Zoe Carter.

England fight back to beat Sweden on penalties
England fight back from 2-0 down to win a dramatic penalty shootout against Sweden and book their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2025.

McIlroy three back as Fitzpatrick shares Open lead
Rory McIlroy delights and frustrates in equal measure as Matt Fitzpatrick ends day one of the 153rd Open Championship in a five-way tie for the lead.

US seeks one-day prison for officer convicted in Breonna Taylor shooting
The former officer was convicted for violating Taylor's civil rights by using excessive force - a charge that carries a sentence of life in prison.

Former HSBC trader has fraud conviction overturned
Mark Johnson, 59, has fought to establish his innocence ever since he was convicted of fraud in 2017.

Israel says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Thursday's strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City was a "mistake".

Trump orders production of more Epstein material after pressure
Trump's supporters and opponents alike have demanded more disclosures related to the disgraced financier.

Child dies and 21 injured after school coach crash
The coach was bringing pupils back from a school trip when it overturned and fell 20ft.

Mingwei Yu named as man killed after concrete mixer crashes into house
Mingwei Yu, 38, died after the vehicle flipped onto the Remuera residence on Monday.

Measles in Manawatu, Wairarapa: Here's what you need to know
People who’ve had two doses of the MMR vaccine will be immune. But if you haven’t, here’s what you need to know to stay safe.

SFO launches pilot programme to tackle public sector corruption risks
It will build a "system-wide" picture of the corruption and fraud risks in the public sector.

Fiordland Bird Sanctuary future under discussion
26 public submissions to revitalise the park were made in just 48 hours.

How the 'greatest and worst shootout of all time' unfolded
One goalkeeper saved four penalties, the other kept out two and three players missed the target - how England came out on top of a rollercoaster shootout.

How bad is Afghan data breach for MI6 and SAS?
For a case officer in MI6, having your name and details outed in public is potentially a career-killer.

Lionesses score twice in two minutes to keep Euros hopes alive
England score two goals in two minutes courtesy of Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang to get themselves level to force their Euro 2025 quarter-final against Sweden to extra-time.

Buy now, pay later checks will block some shoppers
Long-promised regulation of the sector will come into force next July, but lenders will have some flexibility.

Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery
BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.

Chris Mason: Why Labour had little choice but to suspend Diane Abbott again
Labour appearing consistent is core to Abbott's second suspension, writes the BBC's Chris Mason.

Netflix boss says show used generative AI effects for first time
Visual effects made using the technology has appeared in a Netflix original show for the first time.

Colbert’s Late Show cancelled after Trump lawsuit
But executives say the cancellation "is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night".

Underslip reduces traffic to one lane on SH2 through Waimana Gorge
An underslip on State Highway 2 through Waimana Gorge has forced the closure of one lane, following heavy rainfall earlier this month.