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Google sued over suicide-related AI chats on school computer
The complaint is the first known negligence case over AI on Chromebooks.
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Wealthy child abuse offender granted permanent name suppression in high-profile appeal
The Crown alleged his family wealth would make his life easier after prison.
Six Bay of Plenty Halloween events offer family-friendly fun
Your guide to Hallowwen events in Tauranga.
Boy in 1976 photograph to return for Rotorua fishing day's 50th anniversary
About 500 people attended the pond’s 1976 opening, stocked with 10,000 trout.
Thomas Markle’s granddaughter: Something was always off about grandpa
Meghan’s niece, Noelle Rasmussen, says she is not surprised by child abuse allegations.
Calls for Health NZ to pull 'horrendous' BMI from B4 School checks
Plunket nurses measure a child's height, weight and BMI before they start school.
Duchess of Sussex to present Australian TV show
Meghan will start filming Junior MasterChef in Melbourne after Christmas.
11-year-old missing in Hāwera found safe and well
An amber alert was issued yesterday after the girl went missing.
Relief and vindication for Meghan after years of silence over rift with father
Meghan learned of allegations against her father in a police letter in January 2019.
Meghan knew father was being investigated over alleged abuse images in 2018
The Duchess says she's 'deeply distressed' by the news.
Who’s your daddy: Inside the lives of Kiwis with famous parents
Peter Hillary says he grew up 'in the light of Ed Hillary' and is proud of his dad.
These strangers met over coffee. Five minutes later they agreed to make a baby
Nicole Retter spent 'five years of hell' trying to have a baby. Then she met Samantha.
'Giving strip club vibes': Shock as Hilary Duff support act proves too raunchy for some
A replacement DJ set proved too x-rated for concertgoers with kids.
Doctors separate Fijian conjoined twins after mammoth 12-hour surgery
The operation was performed at no cost to the family thanks to a Saudi Arabian charity.
Labour releases plan to get kids off devices through new sport funding
The party wants to see more children doing after-school sport and activities.
How Nigel Latta's advice shapes John Aiken's MAFS approach
John Aiken fronts a three-part documentary based on Latta’s book Lessons on Living.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, October 17, 2026
US President Donald Trump has told his new White House Press Secretary she should reconsider the role. Video / NZ Herald
Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100, and Queen Camilla wants the toys back in Britain
A.A. Milne published the first Winnie-the-Pooh book of stories on October 14, 1926.
Eight US states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harms children
The states seek a halt to self-improving AI until it aligns with human values.
Three children, teacher killed in mass shooting at Oregon elementary school
Police say the 16-year-old gunman was shot dead at the scene.
'This one releases in December': Hilary Swank, 52, expecting third child
The baby will join twin siblings Aya and Ohm, who were born in April 2023.
'Family officially complete': Big Bang Theory star welcomes second daughter
Tom Pelphrey won an Emmy weeks before the birth.
Labour says 'Better Starts Now' – unless it is talking about education
OPINION: Labour's plan to abolish charter schools puts ideology ahead of outcomes
'Coached and manipulated': Halle Berry opposes son's court testimony
The custody case follows Olivier Martinez’s allegation that Berry choked their son.