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Repairs underway after digger damages fibre cable, cutting off internet
There is currently no estimate for the restoration time.
Disinformation experts slam Facebook decision to end fact-checking
The shock announcement is seen as an attempt to appease US President-elect Donald Trump.
Growth of data centres expected to match that of Sydney
Infratil thinks the centres will attract enough international investment in new renewable energy to power them.
Facebook gets rid of fact checking to reduce 'censorship', 'bias'
Mark Zuckerberg admits more harmful content will appear on the platforms now.
What workers really think about AI assistants
Opinion - Workplaces are increasingly transforming into AI-powered environments which comes with both benefits and issues.
Wicked misses out at Golden Globes
The musical Wicked's award hopes are doing anything but defying gravity, after the movie picked up one award from its four nominations at the Golden Globe awards yesterday. Narco-musical film 'Emilia… Audio
Emilia Pérez, Demi Moore, among winners at Golden Globes
Surreal narco-musical film Emilia Pérez and actress Demi Moore are among the early Golden Globes winners, where a crowded field of movies have vied for glory at the year's first major showbiz awards…
Golden Globes 2025: All the best red carpet looks
The 82nd Golden Globes are in full swing, with all eyes on the fashion as well as the prizes. Here are the brightest and best looks, and the biggest splashes.
AI and loneliness drive demand for robot pets
Internet searches for "AI pet" have also increased since the end of 2022, according to Google Trends.
Italy in talks over NZ$2.75b SpaceX security services deal - report
The report said the deal involves SpaceX supplying Italy with a full range of encryption for telephone and internet services used by the government.
What to look out for at today's Golden Globes
Selena Gomez, Timothee Chalamet and other Hollywood stars will gather in Beverly Hills for the annual celebration.
Warning from doctor caught in deepfake deception
A professor who was impersonated to sell a bogus diabetes treatment is urging the public to look out for scams.
Jeff Baena, writer, director and husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47
Jeff Baena, a writer and director whose credits include films Life After Beth and The Little Hours, has died, the LA medical examiner says.
Facebook, Instagram delete 'AI friends' after backlash
Meta has promptly deleted several of its own AI-generated accounts after human users began engaging with them and posting about the bots' sloppy imagery and tendency to go off the rails.
Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts
A ministerial committee has decided to pause operations over what they described as broadcasting "inciting material and reports that were deceiving and stirring strife".
10 of the best RNZ podcasts for your summer break
From New Zealand history to Anika Moa and beating the cost-of-living crisis. RNZ has something for every listener.
Why some are crying their eyes out to welcome in the New Year
Hundreds showed up at a Taiwan park to cry, laugh, drink, sing, dance, chat and blow off steam, transforming the flashmob-style gathering into a colorful spectacle.
Obituary: Former TV3 journalist Bob McNeil dies
McNeil began his career in newspapers and radio but was best known for his 20-year stint as a reporter on TV3.
The oddest news RNZ covered in 2024
Recap - While NZ leaves 2024 with fewer reporters than it started, no one told the news - so it just kept happening. And it was frequently stupider than ever. Video
Lithium-ion battery fires double in four years
Fire and Emergency are warning people to beware of products with lithium batteries purchased over the holiday period.