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Google CEO says over 25% of new Google code is generated by AI
We've always used tools to build new tools, and developers are using AI continue that tradition.

Bouldering races up the wall of popular fitness
Bouldering is a new fitness craze sweeping the world - creating calloused hands and muscly shoulders - as climbers scale indoor walls with no clips and no ropes.

Review: Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus Tour a mind-bending experience
The sold-out show at Eden Park was full of energy, from both the rapper and the 50,000 strong crowd.

Auckland renters struggling with mouldy, damp homes and no sense of security
The government has said interest deductibility for landlords would mean lower rents, but tenants say they've had little relief.

Paddy Gower: Auckland FC are quite fake, the Phoenix are NZ's real pro football club
These Aucklanders will get what is coming for them when they play the Phoenix on Saturday. I'm Phoenix until I die.

Ranked: The best moments in one of the greatest New Zealand sporting months
Team New Zealand started it, and the success just kept on flowing in October.

Five places where homes are selling below CV
If you’re using capital value as a guide price in one of these areas, you could end up paying more than market value.

Bianca Andreescu returning to ASB Classic after five years away
The former US Open winner is returning to to the place where her career took off in 2019.

Police urge public to be aware of meth ‘lollies’ ahead of Halloween
Police investigating how meth disguised as pineapple sweets ended up at the Auckland City Mission urge people to be vigilant.

New Plymouth mayor says beach access project vital for pedestrian safety
New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom has defended the projected $1.2 million cost of building new access steps to a popular city beach after it was criticised by the Taxpayers’ Union.

The legendary Logitech G502 wireless gaming mouse is 41% off right now
Do you know how rare it is for us to give any product a clean 5-star rating? It happens maaaaybe twice per year, if that. Well, it certainly happened with the Logitech G502 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse, the very same mouse that’s on sale for $88 at Amazon, down from its original $150 price. (That’s 41 percent off!) Not only did this gaming mouse earn a perfect score in our review, but it also secured our Editors’ Choice award. Our reviewing expert praised how comfortable it is to use and how lightweight it is. Plus, it has a battery life that lasts about 60 hours on a full charge. This particular model is an upgrade to its previous wired version. But despite the fact that it went wireless, it hasn’t gained much weight at all. In fact, it’s even gained a few features, like PowerPlay, which allows for wireless charging if you have a compatible PowerPlay mousepad. The G502 Lightspeed features 11 programmable buttons, so you can customize them to your specific needs in your various games, along with customizable RGB lighting for that true gamer vibe. One of the best wireless gaming mice of all time at nearly half its original price? It’s honestly a steal. Grab this Logitech G502 Lightspeed for $88 on Amazon while you still can! (We haven’t seen a better price since the summer Prime Day event, and even then it was only $8 less.) Save big on the legendary Logitech G502 Lightspeed mouseBuy now on Amazon

Why abuse survivors want the Solicitor-General gone
Una Jagose was involved in throwing everything at legal efforts to stop victims of state abuse winning their cases. Now some prominent victims don't trust her to lead the government's legal response.

Speedway to move from Western Springs after 95 years amid messy Auckland Council process
Auckland councillors have voted to spend $11m upgrading Waikaraka Park in Onehunga, despite opposition from the motorsport community.

Benefit forecasts highlight need for tougher sanctions, government says
The government says the latest figures forecasting how long beneficiaries stay on welfare underscore the need for tougher sanctions.

The big All Blacks selection calls ahead of England showdown
Deciding between Damian McKenzie or Beauden Barrett at No 10 is one of a few big calls Scott Robertson has to make.

New music event Centre Court Sounds coming to Auckland
The event is set to bring a fresh tone to Kiwi summer music events, at a fresh venue.

Young people are spending more of their lives on a benefit
A new report shows young beneficiaries will spend an average of 20 future years relying on welfare over their lifetime.

Pacific cultures feature in new exhibition at Govett-Brewster
A collectively created ngatu (painted bark cloth) and traditional Tongan instruments were part of the show opening on November 2.

Verity Johnson: The Greens shouldn’t waste this crisis
OPINION: What do you do if you’ve always styled yourself as the Archangel Gabriel on an e-bike…and then you fall off? Well, you fix both the scandal and the brand damage.

Pilot who launched ‘trivial’ defamation case hasn’t paid $50k he owes
A Napier man’s defamation case never got off the ground and left him facing a bankruptcy application when he didn’t pay legal costs.