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AI can’t replace mental health therapists. But here’s where it might make a difference

Around the world, artificial intelligence chatbots are becoming companions, coaches, sounding boards, and, for a rising number of people, unofficial therapists. Studies have found that many users turn ...
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US strikes Iran and reinstates oil sanctions, but Tehran has already raked in billions

The United States might be punishing Iran over recent strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran has already positioned itself to rake in billions. Overnight, US President Donald ...
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Will the winds of change blow through Dave Rennie's second All Blacks test side to face Italy in the capital on Saturday?

Rugby editor Elliott Smith speculates from a blustery Wellington. The team will be confirmed at 3:30pm.
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Police are asking the public for help finding an 80-year-old woman missing from Golden Bay since Monday - and to check properties

Natalie was last seen in Pohara, wearing a hooded top and black sneakers. Nelson Search and Rescue Incident Controller, Senior Constable Jonathan Fris says they have great concerns, particularly in ...
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A police officer charged with possessing objectionable material is keeping his name secret for now

The charges relate to adult bestiality images - and came out of a Police review, after former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's conviction. A lawyer has presented a psychological report and a ...
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The Serious Fraud Office has filed charges against Hamilton accountant, David Waine, alleging he stole more than 1.3 million dollars from clients

He's been charged with theft by a person in a special relationship and false accounting. Waine's accused of using a client's investment money to pay personal debts, business expenses and replace money ...
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Iran war live updates: US military launches another wave of strikes on Iran

The US military says it has fired a fresh series of strikes against Iran to "degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation" in the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.
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The weather may be easing, but the South Island's flood recovery is only just beginning

MetService' Heather Keats says things will calm down but it's set to be a freezing weekend, with hoar frosts for parts of the South Island. She says it will be minus three for Christchurch, minus five ...
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New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has clapped back at criticism after steering his state to a series deciding 30-12 Origin victory over Queensland in Brisbane

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie's confirmed captain Ardie Savea will feature in the All Blacks team to meet Italy on Saturday, despite speculation he may be rested after a high workload. The remarkable ...
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Queensland coach Billy Slater's bemoaned a lack of accuracy in their 30-12 defeat to New South Wales to lose the State of Origin league series 2-1 in Brisbane

The Blues burst out of the gates to lead 18-nil after half an hour. Slater says they did well to claw back into the contest with tries either side of half time ... but they struggled to maintain ...
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Warriors coach Andrew Webster may have to wrap an arm around one of his returning State of Origin players ahead of tomorrow's NRL clash with the Wests Tigers in Sydney

Kurt Capewell was subbed off by Queensland coach Billy Slater after making two handling errors and missing a tackle that led to Nathan Cleary's first try. New South Wales went on to the win the series ...
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World Cup: Racist commentary called out in media coverage, hurting diversity at the top

Dr Jacco van Sterkenburg, a Professor in the Field of Race, Inclusion and Sports and Media at Erasmus University Rotterdam, said that commentators, analysts, and journalists often drew on "racist ...