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Jenny-May Clarkson, host of TVNZ's Breakfast, has penned her autobiography Full Circle, reflecting on her journey as a former police officer and athlete who represented New Zealand in two sports. During an interview, she shares emotional insights regarding her father and her twin boys, revealing her struggles with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and panic attacks that emerged after her successful career as a Silver Fern and touch rugby representative. The book, written with Kimberley Davis, explores...

SummaryAustralian Senator David Shoebridge has raised concerns about the threat AI deepfakes pose to democracy, urging New Zealand to take notice. He highlighted that deepfakes have been increasingly used in elections worldwide, with no existing laws in either Australia or New Zealand to prohibit their political use. Shoebridge emphasized the urgent need for legislation to combat the rapid spread of misinformation via social media, noting that politicians are vulnerable to being targeted by both domestic...

Tinā, following its school choir practice for a competition, has become the sixth-highest grossing Kiwi film of all time, inspired by a Samoan love ballad. After its February premiere, lead actress Anapela Polataivao's 80-year-old aunt urged her church congregation to watch the film, emphasizing its significance beyond familial ties. Polataivao expressed her appreciation for the film's representation of their culture, noting its importance in reflecting the values imparted by the older generation back to them....

In October 2017, Bradley Rhoton, a 43-year-old software marketer in Boston, began experiencing a whistling sound while inhaling, leading him to seek medical help. After being diagnosed with a deviated septum and undergoing surgery that included the removal of turbinates, Rhoton faced worsening symptoms such as nasal congestion, fatigue, and anxiety, ultimately visiting 17 doctors over nearly six years before receiving a correct diagnosis and solution. He expressed disbelief at the extended struggle to find...

More than 56 hectares of prime farmland in Tauranga has been rezoned for residential development, with plans for 469 homes. Landsdale Development Limited initiated the rezoning of land at 120 and 125 Upper Ōhauiti Rd from rural and greenbelt to medium-density residential to address the housing needs of the growing city. The Tauranga City Council approved this change after an independent commissioner’s recommendation, and the real estate agency Bayleys noted it as a significant opportunity...

A small electrical fire at Westfield Manukau's food court prompted an evacuation sign this afternoon. A witness reported a strong rubber smell and smoke in the area, occurring just after 3pm. Fire and Emergency NZ extinguished the fire without activating any alarms during the incident. Full Article