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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's National articles  National
    Is AI really ‘intelligent’? This philosopher says yes
     20 February 2026
    Blaise Agüera y Arcus argues that prediction is the fundamental principle behind intelligence and “may be the whole story”.
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    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released under investigation after almost 10 hours in custody
    20 Feb: The former Duke of York has been released under investigation by British police, as officers continue to search his former Windsor home.... more
    A man's been charged with murder after a second man was discovered dead in Tauranga's Wharepai Domain last Saturday
    20 Feb: A man's been charged with murder after a second man was discovered dead in Tauranga's Wharepai Domain last Saturday... more
    Hopes are lifting among Auckland businesses for the economic recovery
    20 Feb: Hopes are lifting among Auckland businesses for the economic recovery... more
    What we know about ex-prince Andrew's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
    20 Feb: Police are searching two addresses in the UK, including Royal Lodge on the Windsor Estate where the former prince lived until last year.... more
    SpaceX rocket left behind a plume of chemical pollution as it burnt up in the atmosphere
    20 Feb: A new study provides the first evidence that re-entering space debris pollutes Earth’s upper atmosphere.... more
    Friday essay: ‘red flags’ and ‘performative reading’ – what do our reading choices say about us?
    20 Feb: We should not close ourselves off to the possibility that a fun, charismatic David Foster Wallace fan may theoretically exist, somewhere in the world.... more
    A Waikato teacher's been censured after being caught drinking wine from a drink bottle while on lunch duty
    20 Feb: A Waikato teacher's been censured after being caught drinking wine from a drink bottle while on lunch duty... more
    A fire's broken out at Auckland's Northcote College, as firefighters strike
    20 Feb: A fire's broken out at Auckland's Northcote College, as firefighters strike... more
    Why has Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor been arrested, and what legal protections do the royal family have?
    20 Feb: The British monarch is immune from criminal liability and certain other privileges apply to senior royals.... more

     Most Popular Recent National News
     09 Feb: A major blaze at a Taupo high school's been brought under control +++++++++++++++++++++++++
     07 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     09 Feb: A Taupo high school is closed until at least tomorrow, after fire destroyed a block of classrooms, with two people charged +++++++++++++++++++++++
     14 Feb: Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event +++++++++++++++++++++
     13 Feb: Police are advising motorists in the Waikato area, including Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Waipa Districts, to stay off the roads this evening due to heavy rainfall and flooding +++++++++++++++++++
     08 Feb: Wellington Water are still urging people to avoid the water along the capital's south coast - despite remediation works running smoothly +++++++++++++++++++
     10 Feb: A Christchurch high school teacher's lost her bid to keep her name secret, over a sexual relationship with a teenage student +++++++++++++++++++

     National NewsLinks
      28 Feb: Watch: black caps hold back laughter during national anthem snafu (Stuff.co.nz)
      28 Feb: Red alert issued for vanuatu province as cyclone urmil passes nearby (RadioNZ)
      27 Feb: Gorry excited for fowler's return (Sydney Morning Herald)
      27 Feb: #doitlikeharry - from viral twickenham mascot to england u18s prospect (BBCWorld)
      27 Feb: Nz under 85kg team to bring all blacks with them for return to sri lanka (RadioNZ)
      27 Feb: New york sues valve over counter-strike loot boxes (PC World)
      26 Feb: Media tycoon and uk citizen jimmy lai wins appeal against lesser conviction in hong kong (BBCWorld)
      26 Feb: The plan to build a safer future for all new zealanders (Stuff.co.nz)
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     Today's News

    International:
    Israel and US attack Iran live updates: Tehran retaliates across Middle East after strikes aimed at regime change 8:37

    Rugby:
    Crusaders coach Rob Penney has praised referee James Dolman for nipping niggle in the bud during their 43-33 Super Rugby win over the Chiefs in Hamilton 8:27

    National:
    US-Israeli attack on Iran risks plunging the world into turmoil 8:17

    Politics:
    Over 800 New Zealanders are expected to join this month's challenge to support families at Ronald McDonald House 8:17

    National:
    Iran has been attacked by US and Israel when peace was within reach 8:07

    Soccer:
    Everton have scored late to beat Newcastle 3-2 in football's Premier League 8:07

    Health & Safety:
    Numerous medications are becoming more accessible as Pharmac funding calls come into force 7:57

    Cricket:
    Just one semi-final spot is still up for grabs at cricket's T20 World Cup on the sub-continent 7:37

    International:
    Israel and US attack Iran, sparking retaliatory strikes. Here's what we know 7:27

    Rugby:
    Legendary Australian racehorse Makybe Diva has died, aged 26 7:27

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