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AI innovation or imitation: DeepSeek’s disruptive claim under scrutiny
DeepSeek claims its AI emulates ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost.
Cannonball run record holder, iPod creator hit NZ in 4X4s, looking for new scores
Venture capitalists go on a road trip, looking for the next big thing.
Defying legal limits, Trump firings set up tests that could expand his power
New York Times: Why Trump's latest firings could shape the future of executive power.
Five questions to ask yourself if you want to be happier
We all know the saying 'money can't buy happiness' - so what does?
Tesla results miss estimates, Meta posts big profit
It was a mixed year for Elon Musk's vehicle company.
How RFK jnr's Samoa visit reignited vaccine controversy in confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy jnr insists his Samoa trip was aimed at helping digitise health records.
Prince Harry’s US visa row heads back to court with Trump in office
The Duke's immigration documents will once again be under scrutiny next month.
Fed Chair Powell says no hurry to adjust rates
'We're going to wait and see,' central bank boss says in response to Trump economics.
Elon Musk-led car company opening soon in vast new retail hub
Vehicles about to arrive at the new Westgate premises.
Trump moves to bar ‘transgender ideology’ from US military
US President also reinstated service members dismissed for refusing the Covid vaccine.
Watch: Carnage as passengers thrown into walls after plane's wild mid-air plunge
Nearly 40 people were injured, and food was scattered across the floor in a horror flight.
‘The most unthinkable tragedy’: Alec Baldwin breaks down in new reality show
'This is never something to forget'.
Nvidia, US stocks close higher after Chinese AI shock
Nvidia clawed back some of yesterday's losses after the DeepSeek shock.
The controversial change coming to Google Maps
A new change to Google Maps is set to impact millions. But there will be exceptions.
‘Will get people killed’: Trump freezes federal aid to Americans
Senior Trump official said funding stoppage was a tool to enforce compliance.
Doomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnight
The clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.
Israel defies UN, vows to cut ties with UNRWA
Supported by the US, Israel will cease contact with UN’s Palestinian relief agency.
Spectator killed by hammer throw at university event
A father was killed protecting his family from an errant hammer throw.
How Steven Adams’ return is powering the Rockets' winning streak
Steven Adams scored 14 points in Houston's 135-131 win over Cleveland.
Market close: NZ shares escape Wall St plunge blowback
The New Zealand sharemarket posted another small decline.
No ring on display: Melania Trump’s official White House portrait released
First Lady echoes husband’s days in The Apprentice with boardroom chic.
Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village
A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.
Police kill Trump-pardoned Capitol rioter during traffic stop
An officer fatally shot Matthew Huttle after he resisted arrest and had a firearm.
O.J. Simpson’s son sued after moving into his late father’s home
Justin Simpson moved into his father's house after O.J. died last year.
‘A dangerous virus’: Bird flu enters a new phase
NYT: A pandemic is not inevitable but the US outbreak has passed worrisome milestones.