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Future finance: What you need to know about investing in cryptocurrency now
Back on the chain gang: Crypto’s second (or third) coming.

China’s DeepSeek shows the artificiality of the West’s supposed AI supremacy
What China’s DeepSeek means for the future of AI.

2024 was a gap year, but expect some major tech advances in 2025
Peter Griffin on revolutionary tech set to be unveiled next year.

What every parent needs to know about graduate job search struggles
Graduates face a brutal job market, one that will test your child’s resilience.

Bluesky brings the sunshine for X refugees fleeing Elon Musk’s social media mess
Former Twitter devotees want a more community-minded alternative, Bluesky could be it.

The heat goes on: Helen Clark and Winston Peters on why Aukus talk matters
Opponents see our closer ties with the US as endangering trade with China.

The great satellite switcharoo - what TV viewers need to know
A ‘delicate dance’ in space required to maintain Sky pay TV satellite service.

Big Tech is backing nuclear power, and a Kiwi start-up is inching towards fusion
Big tech companies know renewable energy production can't fuel the AI revolution.

The human side of collaboration - why it’s harder than it looks
Collaboration isn’t just a business strategy, it’s personal.

Could ChatGPT Search kill Google?
There are major implications for how we find things online ahead.

How Ultrafast broadband has boosted our economy by $30 billion
The one shining example of proactive infrastructure investment is paying dividends.

Why drones are being warmly embraced in Antarctica
Drone-based technology proves useful for recording changes in Antarctica's unique flora.

Pale, male but not stale: Why it’s time to rethink leadership archetypes
In today's workplaces, we make a lot of assumptions that need to be unpacked.

Foldable smartphones: A flip or a flop?
Foldable smartphones look like they're here to stay, so what are their pros and cons?

Why Meta’s new AI smart glasses are a privacy nightmare
Mark Zuckerberg told Meta's Connect Conference he's been working on Orion for a decade.

63% of us have endured toxic workplace culture, so why do we stay silent about it?
This Corporate Life: Silence prevails in NZ workplaces when behaviour is toxic.

As Google huffs and puffs, its search ad monopoly slips
The cash cow Google has milked is under threat like never before.

Mike Hosking reigns supreme but could an AI DJ replace the radio king?
DJs beware! BOTS are out there and they’re coming for your jobs.

Is your company culture hurting the bottomline?
When it comes to smart business, workplace culture can trump strategy.

GovGPT: New AI tool aims to streamline government interactions but can we control it?
The government chatbot is just a start towards AI-driven public services.

Peter Griffin: I tried a driverless taxi – here’s what it was like
One of the most talked-up and over-hyped technologies is now a reality, but does it work?

How to deal with the workplace problem child
Dealing with a difficult employee starts with having the courage to open a conversation.

You’ll hear a lot more about AI-powered PCs but does Microsoft’s Copilot fly?
Why Microsoft's new AI-powered computer offers an undercooked Copilot experience.

Can we trust Elon Musk not to pull the Starlink plug?
Musk’s volatility demands caution about how reliant we become on his satellite network.

Guyon Espiner: Labour needs some big economic ideas. NZ does, too
Shouldn’t we look for better economic weapons rather than monetary policy blunderbuss?

How small groups ignite change
Coaching small groups, rather than individuals, drives bigger changes better and faster.

Tired of Apple & Samsung? Meet the new contenders in smartphone tech
If you're after alternatives to big market players, these fresh picks could suit.

Why Google’s stranglehold on internet search engines may be about to an end
US court finds Google had maintained illegal monopoly in internet-search market.

This corporate life: The illusion of the not-so-humble brag and personal branding
Pressure to build a personal brand can expose how leaders really feel about team work.

Could rewetting peatlands reduce NZ’s eye-wateringly high emissions?
The government is proposing to rewet peatlands, with consultation closing this week.

In our 24/7 culture, would a legal entitlement to disconnect be feasible?
The idea of spending a week or more offline is anathema to me - and most Kiwis.