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AI reliance could erode independent thinking, warns Walsh
Widespread use of chatbots and drafting tools may leave workers less able to verify outputs or think independently, Walsh said.

Search continues for Queenstown woman Erika Rodrigues Coelho
Brazilian Erika Rodrigues Coelho was last seen a week ago, but her car was found near Coronet Peak on Monday.

New Zealand First names New Plymouth veteran councillor Murray Chong as election candidate
Murray Chong abstained from a Maori ward vote in 2024, citing threats to his life.

Author-it demo shows AI clashes in regulated sectors
In regulated industries, conflicting document versions can turn AI answers into audit risks, service errors and costly rechecks.

Kaitaki Interislander ferry returns after winter maintenance in Singapore
The return of Kaitaki will see Interislander resume a two-ship timetable.

Food distributor supplying 700 NZ supermarkets collapsed owing $5.9m
Westie Food Group’s receivers approached 20 potential buyers but received no offers, with most creditors now unlikely to receive a payout.

Where is the prime minister? Hipkins says he is missing in action
Day two of the election campaign has descended into a battle of presenteeism.

Canada prosecutors drop charges against two in Toronto gold heist
Amit Jalota and Ali Raza had their charges dismissed while other cases related to the massive 2023 theft continue through the courts.

Yom Kippur shooting outside Canadian synagogue was 'hate-motivated', officials say
Const Jeff Smith, who was critically injured in the incident, continued to fend off the attacker after being shot multiple times, police said.

The Papers: 'Xi urges rivals to coexist in peace' and 'It's on at last'
Many of the papers include photographs of Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic visit to the White House.

From Nagaland to a path to the Oscars: Indian film brings a rarely seen world to global cinema
After a major win at Toronto, Angh, a film from northeastern India, is now on a path towards the Oscars.

Marmite smears, live locusts to celebrate Orana Wildlife Park's 50th birthday
Earlier this week, the cash-strapped attraction received a $1.2 million lifeline from ratepayers.

Santana Minerals mining company offers $10m to protect lizards in Central Otago
Santana Minerals is seeking fast-track approval to build an open-cast gold mine in the Dunstan Mountains.

British rapper Yung Filly to face rape retrial in Australia next June
Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos was cleared of several sexual offences in July but a jury was undecided on three rape charges.

TCS backs seven charities with pro bono tech support
Charities across Australia and New Zealand will get help modernising systems, protecting data and improving services through TCS's Tech4HOPE scheme.

Keeper launches Google Chat tool for access approvals
Access approvals can now be handled in Google Chat, as Keeper brings privileged requests and just-in-time elevation into Workspace workflows.

Six arrested as police target alleged new gang chapters in Opotiki
Seven search warrants were executed after recent gang-related disorder that police say resulted in serious injury.

Bellamy wants more from Wales after loss to Portugal
Craig Bellamy believes there is "more to come" from his Wales side in the Nations League following their opening-match loss in Lisbon.

Catterick Garrison fire could burn through night, authorities say
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement that multiple crews were at the scene.

A military threat from US? Canadians react to Carney's concerns
The Canadian Prime Minister told The New York Times that Canada has considered the remote possibility of US military action.