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AI can slowly shift an organisation’s core principles. How to spot ‘value drift’ early

The steady embrace of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public and private sectors in Australia and New Zealand has come with broad guidance about using the new technology safely and transparently, with good governance and human oversight.

The Conversation · Feb 26

Deeper ocean ecosystems are unique – and uniquely vulnerable without better protection

New Zealand’s earlier efforts to safeguard marine or coastal environments, particularly as marine reserves and marine protected areas, typically focused on shallow ecosystems, largely because that is where most data exists.

The Conversation · Feb 26

‘He’s doing all he can’: England back Buttler to end miserable run of form

England will give Jos Buttler the chance to turn around his miserable form at the T20 World Cup, believing a return to his usual high standard is imminent

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26

NZ ace Ravindra spins Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup

Disciplined New Zealand have excelled with bat and ball to send co-hosts Sri Lanka spinning out of the T20 World Cup in Colombo.

AAP · Feb 25

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Epstein blamed ‘Charles’ on day ex-duke left trade envoy role

On 21 July 2011 Epstein wrote wrote: ‘I assume he knows that this is Charles' doing’

The Independent UK · Feb 25

Anger over plans to abolish New Zealand’s dedicated environment ministry

Critics say proposal to fold department into a new ‘mega ministry’ will dilute accountability and put nature protections at risk

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25

How Commonwealth nations hold the key to removing Andrew from the line of succession

The government’s move to exclude the disgraced former prince from the succession line will rely on 14 governments

The Independent UK · Feb 24

New police powers to ‘move on’ rough sleepers only mask NZ’s deeper homelessness problem

The government’s plan to empower police to “issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public places” will effectively apply to people as young as 14 who are experiencing homelessness and who “obstruct” access to businesses, beg or sleep rough.

The Conversation · Feb 24

Bulletin world briefing: How Mexico killed cartel leader and virus kills 72 Thailand tigers

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. How the Mexican army killed the country’s most wanted cartel leader Thailand investigating virus that killed 72 tigers at tourist parks New Zealand insurance firm sanctioned by UK over links to Russian oil IKEA selling out of orangutan…

The Independent UK · Feb 24

Australia writes to Commonwealth realms backing Prince Andrew’s removal from line of succession

Australia is formally backing moves to remove Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese writing to King Charles III and other Commonwealth realms. New Zealand also indicated support for any UK decision following ongoing investigations into grave allegations. Despite this, Australia's republican debate remains…

The Times of India · Feb 24