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In South Korea, people use AI bots to 'chat' with dead loved ones

22 March 2025

As AI technology rapidly improves, some people in South Korea talk with computer-generated models of their dead loved ones to process grief and say goodbye.

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New Zealanders say their number one concern about internet harm is the safety of children
	20 Mar: New Zealanders say their number one concern about internet harm is the safety of children... more

Telco 2Degrees has joined the space race, aiming to expand its cellular and broadband network
	11 Mar: Telco 2Degrees has joined the space race, aiming to expand its cellular and broadband network... more

Microsoft to shut down Skype to shift focus towards Teams platform
	1 Mar: The Microsoft-owned service was a pioneer in live video calls but later lost ground to competing programs such as Zoom.... more

A health commentator says Pharmac's Chief Executive will leave behind a legacy mixed with highs and lows
	1 Mar: A health commentator says Pharmac's Chief Executive will leave behind a legacy mixed with highs and lows... more

A plea from Dunedin Police to parents, to be vigilant around their children's internet use
	28 Feb: A plea from Dunedin Police to parents, to be vigilant around their children's internet use... more

An internal email sent to Ministry staff, seen by Newstalk ZB, shows Sarfati wishing the Health Minister and her successor all the best, for the challenges at hand
	14 Feb: An internal email sent to Ministry staff, seen by Newstalk ZB, shows Sarfati wishing the Health Minister and her successor all the best, for the challenges at hand... more

More than two-thousand Northland properties are without internet due to a damaged fibre cable
	8 Jan: More than two-thousand Northland properties are without internet due to a damaged fibre cable... more

Microsoft plans to invest around $US80 billion in the expansion of data centres for artificial intelligence (AI) during the current financial year
	4 Jan: Microsoft plans to invest around $US80 billion in the expansion of data centres for artificial intelligence (AI) during the current financial year... more

Phoenix coach Giancarlo's giving Isaac Hughes some space after he suffered another unfortunate moment in their third straight loss in the A-League
	23 Dec 2024: Phoenix coach Giancarlo's giving Isaac Hughes some space after he suffered another unfortunate moment in their third straight loss in the A-League... more

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Basketball:
The Tauranga Whai have gone to the top of the New Zealand Basketball League ladder after thumping the Indian Panthers 102-73 at Pulman Arena 7:46

Rugby:
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is pointing to a contentious scrum penalty as a turning point in their 34-27 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Brumbies in Canberra 7:36

Entertainment:
Bill Murray "regrets" not asking Gene Hackman and Michael Gambon for more advice when he had the chance 7:31

Business:
A former head of Kainga Ora has received an over one-million-dollar payout - including special payment 7:26

Golf:
Golfer Daniel Hillier is tied for 58th midway through the DP World Tour's Indian Open 7:16

Environment:
Myanmar military asks for international help after earthquake kills 144 people and injures hundreds more 7:06

Rugby League:
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has slammed elements of their 30-to-12 loss to the Gold Coast Titans as "not NRL standard" as his side were condemned to their worst start in close to a decade 7:06

Entertainment:
Logan Paul is "no longer his first priority" after becoming a father 7:01

Entertainment:
Kim Kardashian's father would be "so p***** off" with her if he were still alive 6:31

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In rugby league's NRL, the Broncos have consigned the Dolphins to their fourth loss to start the season, running out 20-to-12 victors in the Brisbane derby at Suncorp Stadium 6:26

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