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Eliza, a theatrical thriller about the first chatbot, feels emotionally distant. That’s the point.
Tom Holloway’s play uses the real-life story of 1960s chatbot ‘Eliza’ to explore the tension between humans and AI.
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Taylor Swift’s new video marks her ghostly return to Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca
Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ retells Daphne du Maurier’s classic Gothic novel, giving Rebecca a chance to speak for herself.
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NZ election poll watch: Opportunity holds as potential kingmaker in tight race
One poll gives the left bloc its first lead in any poll since June, but another has the right bloc still in front. Opportunity has an opportunity.
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Flu season is near – here’s a guide to available vaccines
Getting vaccinated is the best way to reduce your risk of severe illness and complications from the flu.
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Truth, evidence and controversy: Richard Dawkins’ The God Delusion at 20
The enduring value of The God Delusion lies in its championing of reasoning and evidence, free speech and thinking for oneself.
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Are you seeing new ‘service fees’ since the card surcharge ban? Here are the rules
Businesses can’t just give the card surcharges a different name. Some are putting up their prices instead.
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Counterfeit cash is at an 8-year high in Australia, new figures show. Here’s how to spot it
More than 40,000 fake notes – mostly $50 and $100 in cash – were detected in the past year alone. Authorities warn of a ‘concerning improvement’ in quality.
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Why are new wind farms stuck in the doldrums in Australia?
Solar and batteries are powering ahead – but wind farms are struggling. There are multiple reasons for this, from politics to construction costs.
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NZ’s next government could be a four-party coalition. Get used to the new normal
As National and Labour slide in the polls to the benefit of smaller parties, politicians, political media and voters will need to adapt to new ways of thinking.
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Digger channels Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove for the climate crisis – until its twist
Digger’s hat is borrowed from Major ‘King’ Kong (Slim Pickens), a character in Stanley Kubrick’s film masterpiece.
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How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games
As world politics has become more divisive, international sporting contests are often turning into a stage for political contention.
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HIV treatment has transformed lives in the UK, but stigma lingers
Effective treatment means people with HIV can live long lives and cannot sexually transmit the virus when undetectable, yet stigma persists.