Right now, there is a growing gap between what AI can do and what New Zealand businesses are using it for. Compared to many advanced economies, we remain largely AI-illiterate. The good news? New Zealand is small, agile, educated and economically advanced. We can close that gap, but only if we move now, before it … Read more
“Humanitarian needs have spiralled out of control after 80 days of complete blockade of all food assistance and other aid into Gaza,” the WFP said. Israel has barred nearly all food and medical supplies from entering Gaza since March 2, leaving parts of the population on the brink of starvation. The newly launched aid programme … Read more
Boxing phenom Georgia Cardinali (Georgia O’Connor), who captured a gold medal at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games and silver at the 2017 Youth World Championships, passed away at the age of 25 following her battle with cancer. Cardinali turned pro in 2021 and went on to win her first three fights. On social media, “Geo” … Read more
Barcelona enjoyed a motivational pre-match huddle ahead of Saturday’s win over Leganes at Butarque in La Liga. Television cameras picked up the speech, delivered by one of Hansi Flick’s assistant Pepe Conde (the fitness coach), where the players were stressed the importance of the game. Here’s what was said: “Championships are won and lost in … Read more
International human rights law experts have rejected claims that Ireland will be obliged to take in people who are displaced from Gaza because of its support for Palestinian statehood. Earlier this week, US president Donald Trump proposed that 1.8 million people living in Gaza could move elsewhere as the territory was taken over by the … Read more