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Shushila Takao, with the help of Kiwi company Soul Machines, is taking a leading role as a ground-breaking artificial intelligence helpdesk worker. Source: 1 NEWS
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This May 31, 2019, image from CCTV provided Monday, June 17, 2019, by New South Wales Police Force, , wearing black hooded jumper, , Australia. Theo's father Laurent Hayez said an encrypted phone message sent by him could hold a clue to the 18-year-old tourist's disappearance from an Australian coastal town. Theo Hayez was last seen leaving a Byron Bay nightclub late on May 31. Police said they are baffled by the disappearance. His father Laurent Hayez flew to Australia last week to take part in the search.(New South Wales Police Force via AP)
Encrypted phone message could hold clue to tourist's disappearance in Australia
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The Invercargill mayor is supporting fellow Southlander Blair Vining’s campaign for a national cancer plan.
Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt 'gets his kit off' for good cause
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The NRL star admitted he had to go into the bathroom to compose himself during a team photoshoot.
Benji Marshall 'got teary' putting Kiwis jersey back on after seven long years
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Martin Taupau and Jamayne Isaako have chosen to represent Toa Samoa against Papua New Guinea on Saturday.
Tongan star Jason Taumalolo happy to see NRL players choose Pacific teams
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Marshall said he feels "embarrassed" getting praise from his teammates about his impact on rugby league in NZ.
Benji Marshall 'taken aback' by praise from Kiwis teammate Shaun Johnson about changing the game
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