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Artificial intelligence could give some medical professionals a run for their money.

A recent study has found ChatGPT outperformed GPs in matching guidelines for recommending treatment for patients with depression.

It found the AI also avoided gender or socio-economic bias.

Umbrella Wellbeing Psychologist Dougal Sutherland says the tech may have a role in the sector in future.

"Especially early on when people are going to see their GP or somebody else around their mental health to help sort people into the right place."

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Chris Hipkins is staying on as the leader of the Labour Party- for now.

Which I think is the right thing for Labour, and I'll explain why. But first, I'll get you across what has happened.

They made the call today in a nearly two-hour caucus meeting. It was supposed to wrap up at 2pm this afternoon, but it ran all the way until quarter past 3.

Clearly there was more to discuss than they thought. It could be that they were debating what to do with the leadership, could be that some people were cross in there- or it could just be something as simple as taking longer to farewell their departing colleagues, who knows.

But when he emerged, the faces were drawn. People were not happy, they were looking really sad. And he emerged without a full-throated endorsement of his caucus.

Basically, they haven't decided that they actually like him, they've just deferred making a decision to another day. They did not hold a vote today, there wasn't a challenge today, they've decided to leave it until after the special votes are counted and they know their full caucus.

It doesn't sound like the Labour caucus are all stoked with Chippy. There are multiple reports already that say there are Labour MPs who blame him for the result on Saturday night, because he made the calls on things like ruling out a wealth tax, they think that lost them the election.

And he definitely didn't bring all of his energy at the start. One insider has reportedly described him as 'f***ing useless'.

Having said all that- they made the right call to leave him in the job.

Because they don't need the next Prime Minister in that job right now, they need someone who can do opposition well.

They need someone who can have a crack at the Nats and ACT in Question Time, who can run a good attack line through the media, who knows how opposition works, who knows how to run a team.

Chris Hipkins can do all of these things. There are others in there, like Grant Robertson, who can do them as well, if not better- but they are on their way out.

They're clearly going to leave, and they need some senior experience. Chris Hipkins brings that.

The Labour Party rules require that they do make a decision in three months from now. Even then, it might be too early to toss Chris Hipkins out because leadership battles are ugly.

And I reckon they might just need time to steady the ship and recover from the trauma of what happened on Saturday night to actually think straight and make a call.

Chippy's clearly not their next Prime Minister- but for now, he's the right leader.

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Police in London are seeking to identify two women wearing images of paragliding terrorists at a pro-Palestinian march.

Police claim this weekend event began peacefully, but clashes erupted in Trafalgar Square after thousands marched from Portland Place to Whitehall.

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has warned that any demonstrators caught glorifying terrorism will be arrested.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says CCTV images have been released of these women, and they could be arrested and charged.

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Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and The Spinoff's Toby Manhire joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!

National and ACT scored a slim majority in last weekend's election with 61 seats- and they may need NZ First's help after the extra special votes are tallied. Does Winston need to be included no matter how the numbers fall in the end?

Australia's Voice referendum failed, with all but one state voting no to changing the constitution to create an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Could this have been planned better?

Is Chris Hipkins going to stick around as Labour's leader- or is he going to leave? What can we put Labour's collapse down to? And who is Toni?

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The election has finally wrapped up- and New Zealand is in for a change of leadership.

Chris Luxon is our new Prime Minister-elect and National and ACT are currently on 61 seats, with the final official result being declared on November 3.

NZME's Fran O'Sullivan says the nation's business community appreciates the change of leadership.

"People I've spoken with really expect to see clarity, they expect to see focus, momentum and importantly- execution. And that's where the previous Government stuffed up."

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Chris Luxon secured his role as Prime Minister- and now begins weeks of negotiation, compromise and coalition talks.

National and ACT have a slim right-wing majority of 61 seats, meaning they may need bolstering from NZ First if special votes move the dial.

ZB political editor Jason Walls says Chris Luxon has warned media not to expect regular updates on how talks are progressing.

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Incoming and outgoing MPs have arrived in Wellington as National's Chris Luxon and ACT's David Seymour form the next Government.

Labour MPs have already begun handing over the reins and consulting National on future decisions- but no new policies will be implemented before November 3. 

Jacinda Ardern's former Chief of Staff Mike Munro says the incoming MPs will be settling into their new roles- and no substantial decisions can be made yet.

"The situation in the Middle East- New Zealand's going to make decisions about evacuating people and it's really that sort of stuff rather than anything substantive related to the economy or anything."

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Signs of camaraderie as we transition from one Government to the next.

National's Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says outgoing Finance Minister Grant Robertson has reached out to her.

She says Robertson told her he was happy to discuss any aspect of the finance role.

Willis says she appreciates that- and it's her intention to make some information requests of the Government over the next couple of weeks.

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New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa and England have booked their spots in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

Both matches will take place at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, and the winners of both matches will face off in next week's final.

Former Springbok Kevin Putt is predicting an All Blacks-South Africa final come next Sunday.

"Physicality wise, the French are known for probably playing a with bit more flair and creativity and putting the ball away- you know when South Africa plays New Zealand, it'll be a bone-fight out there.

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A punter who won $10 million at the TAB on Saturday is choosing to stay anonymous.

The Auckland man correctly predicted the finishing order of the 12 entrants in Sydney's Everest horse race.

The odds were one in just over 479 million.

Entain managing director Cameron Rodger says the man's just an average punter.

"He's pretty stoked, he sort of said when I talked to him that it's all sinking in right now- he thought it was a hoax when we first rang him. I was honest with him and said- I thought it was a hoax when you first rang me."

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