Last year, a deepfake impersonating then-President Joe Biden told thousands of voters in the US state of New Hampshire not to vote in the upcoming primaries.

Work underway by a ministerial advisory group has highlighted the growing international links of gangs in this country.

New non-financial sanctions are being added to the traffic light system from today for those on the job seeker benefit.

Gisborne doctors are on a second 24-hour strike this month for funding and worker rights, it will be up to six months until repairs on one of Gisborne's 'most challenging' roads are done, and submissions to oppose 'encroachment' of Napier into East Coast electorate are under proposal. James Pocock is the Gisborne Herald Editor.

Comedians te Radar and Michele A'Court look at some of the funnier stories of the week, including the small city of Carmel-by-the-Sea in California, which requires visitors to get an official permit in order to legally walk in heels higher than two inches.

Sam looks at Auckland FC's date with destiny, Moana Pasifika are the buzz of Super Rugby and the "Enhanced Games" inaugural competition.

The government is yet to confirm Nelson Hospital's redevelopment Budget, the Maori Queen makes first official visit to Whakatu and Te Tauihu.

Laura Caygill reviews The Names by Florence Knapp published by Hachette

Board games can be the subject of pure delight or intense anger - some people play them every week; others flat-out refuse.

Polymath founders have their game being used in half of New Zealand's primary schools.