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A Wellington student is questioning whether a tertiary qualification is a smart move, after a survey of more than 1000 students at Victoria University found many are skipping meals and missing classes as they work to pay rent and bills. Bill Hickman reports.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

The most well-known artificial intelligence tools - ChatGPT, Claude, Google's Gemini, and Microsoft's Copilot - all offer a free version, but there is a cost, and users could soon be paying more. Fusion5 chief executive Kristy Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Waqa says Kiribati and Nauru did not block China missile test statement. Concerns late enrolment law changes could disenfranchise Pasifika voters. Study considers diaspora voting rights for Samoan elections. Educator hopes Aotearoa will become the Pacific education hub for region.

Forum Secretary General rejects claims Kiribati and Nauru blocked China missile test statement.

Could late enrolment law changes disenfranchise Pasifika voters in this year's election?

Samoa study looks at allowing diaspora voting from overseas

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