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Desley Simpson: $1b in savings is just the start

Only around 35% of Auckland Council revenue now comes from rates.

'Are these mushrooms safe to eat?': When to use AI's help and when to absolutely not

OPINION: Health NZ has been told don't use ChatGPT for clinical notes, so when is it okay?

Under-pressure Xero partners with AI giant - which also offers free financial features

PLUS: Founder Rod Drury weighs in on the AI vs SaaS "meltdown".

Inside Auckland’s push to turn big data into a truly ‘smart’ city

Solar-powered SmartBeam shelters already give late-night commuters phone charging.

Auckland Council maps bold plan for a global innovation hub

Auckland's koru-shaped innovation district links Wynyard Quarter to Newmarket.

Cameron Law: How Auckland can learn from Sydney’s tech boom

Auckland hosts more than 11,000 tech firms and 60% of NZ’s top 200 tech companies.

Emergency Department AI gives meth recipe in ‘jailbreak’ testing

The Heidi scribe is already used by 1250 ED doctors and front-line staff.

OpenAI is shutting down Sora, its AI video generator

New York Times: The shutdown ends OpenAI's three-year Disney video deal signed in 2024.

Sir John Key hits out at Reserve Bank push for more cash access, ATMs

The former PM argues more ATMs clash with the push to tax untaxed cash in the economy.

Anthropic sues Pentagon over being labelled a national security risk

Anthropic alleges the US government is punishing it for its stance on AI limits.

US military relying on AI as tool to speed Iran operations

It highlights the emerging technology’s growing role in warfare.

Ben Goodger: The Kiwi behind ChatGPT's new AI browser

For the third time in his career, the ex-Aucklander is driving a web browser revolution.