"plop" was right there...
Is this man the future of music – or its executioner? AI evangelist Mikey Shulman says he’s making pop, not slop
Worth a staggering $2.45bn, Suno is an AI music company that can create a track with just a few prompts. Why is its CEO happy to see it called ‘the Ozempic of the music industry’?
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:15 PM
"plop" was right there...
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#nzpol The Prime Minister spent longer managing his Spotify Playlists than writing that speech. Nothing new, nothing to help manage growing unemployment, more cuts signalled to government investment. That wasn't a State of the Nation - it was asking people to forget the past two years.
January 19, 2026 at 12:33 AM
#nzpol The Prime Minister spent longer managing his Spotify Playlists than writing that speech. Nothing new, nothing to help manage growing unemployment, more cuts signalled to government investment. That wasn't a State of the Nation - it was asking people to forget the past two years.
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That's us, up near the top! NZ Govt is saving up piles of shares. The other countries up top basically invest some of the spoils from their trade surplus in Govt share portfolios; but NZ runs a trade deficit. What's going on?
NZ Govt 'borrows' $ cheap to buy shares that pay a higher return! [2/n]
NZ Govt 'borrows' $ cheap to buy shares that pay a higher return! [2/n]
January 18, 2026 at 9:34 PM
That's us, up near the top! NZ Govt is saving up piles of shares. The other countries up top basically invest some of the spoils from their trade surplus in Govt share portfolios; but NZ runs a trade deficit. What's going on?
NZ Govt 'borrows' $ cheap to buy shares that pay a higher return! [2/n]
NZ Govt 'borrows' $ cheap to buy shares that pay a higher return! [2/n]
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What's not useful is Shane Jones using this situation to denigrate immigrants as a whole.
January 18, 2026 at 9:49 PM
What's not useful is Shane Jones using this situation to denigrate immigrants as a whole.
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Foreign Minister Winston Peters pulls over NZ Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman after she signed a letter of support for US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol #USpol #JeromePowell
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol #USpol #JeromePowell
January 17, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Foreign Minister Winston Peters pulls over NZ Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman after she signed a letter of support for US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol #USpol #JeromePowell
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol #USpol #JeromePowell
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This seems like a maliciously put headline to make people feel a certain way.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia written by volunteers, is embracing artificial intelligence to mark its 25th anniversary.
Wikipedia unveils new AI licensing deals as it marks 25th birthday
Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia written by volunteers, is embracing artificial intelligence to mark its 25th anniversary.
bit.ly
January 15, 2026 at 7:08 PM
This seems like a maliciously put headline to make people feel a certain way.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
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A longer and more detailed look at the Sword of Orion. #Astronomy #Astrophotography
January 17, 2026 at 8:47 PM
A longer and more detailed look at the Sword of Orion. #Astronomy #Astrophotography
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This is an educational post. We use Icelandic parking standards to demonstrate the wide ball rules in different formats.
January 17, 2026 at 9:35 AM
This is an educational post. We use Icelandic parking standards to demonstrate the wide ball rules in different formats.
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In today’s NZ Herald
January 15, 2026 at 4:55 PM
In today’s NZ Herald
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In today’s NZ Herald
January 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM
In today’s NZ Herald
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<clears throat>
"I will have the penne all'arrabbiata".
"You'll need a tray"
...
"I will have the penne all'arrabbiata".
"You'll need a tray"
...
How to make penne all’arrabbiata – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass
Arrabbiata means angry, but this simple and delicious pasta dish is pure joy
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:20 AM
<clears throat>
"I will have the penne all'arrabbiata".
"You'll need a tray"
...
"I will have the penne all'arrabbiata".
"You'll need a tray"
...
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Agree. There's a gap in the bike network between Crawford Rd and Rintoul St. Call your councillors and ask them to fix this.
@lauriefoon.bsky.social @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
@lauriefoon.bsky.social @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Agree. There's a gap in the bike network between Crawford Rd and Rintoul St. Call your councillors and ask them to fix this.
@lauriefoon.bsky.social @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
@lauriefoon.bsky.social @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
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I love the improvements to the cycle network in Pōneke. But there’s a major issue: there’s no exisiting or planned bike lane going from the south west to the south east. If you want to safely bike from Kilbirnie to Berhampore (3 km by car), good luck with the traffic or extra 9 km around the coast.
January 12, 2026 at 4:07 AM
I love the improvements to the cycle network in Pōneke. But there’s a major issue: there’s no exisiting or planned bike lane going from the south west to the south east. If you want to safely bike from Kilbirnie to Berhampore (3 km by car), good luck with the traffic or extra 9 km around the coast.
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He can’t give holiday recommendations when he’s working hard throughout the break!
January 12, 2026 at 4:23 AM
He can’t give holiday recommendations when he’s working hard throughout the break!
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"An amusing ramble"
David, BlueSky.
(Thanks, David!)
David, BlueSky.
(Thanks, David!)
First book read this year is The Accidental Tour-ist by @nedboulting.bsky.social. An amusing ramble through his years as a cycling commentator. Enjoyable but always with that nagging cloud that I'm going to miss his work on ITV at the Tour De France in July. ITV's coverage was brilliant
January 11, 2026 at 4:21 PM
"An amusing ramble"
David, BlueSky.
(Thanks, David!)
David, BlueSky.
(Thanks, David!)
Bugger.
India's Pant ruled out of New Zealand ODI series reut.rs/49fCw3T
India's Pant ruled out of New Zealand ODI series
India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the three-match one-day international (ODI) series against New Zealand after suffering an abdominal injury during a training session, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Sunday ahead of the first game in Vadodara.
reut.rs
January 11, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Bugger.
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They tried to call nz but the pm went straight to voicemail
Three Eyes, I notice
We might have some heroes
January 11, 2026 at 6:36 AM
They tried to call nz but the pm went straight to voicemail
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I just put my phone in my tin foil hat when I'm not using it!
January 11, 2026 at 12:59 AM
I just put my phone in my tin foil hat when I'm not using it!
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Statement: Jewish Council Condemns Adelaide Festival Removal of Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah
January 8, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Statement: Jewish Council Condemns Adelaide Festival Removal of Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah
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I'm wearing my listening shirt today. After 21 years the RNZ show on public holiday afternoons "of alleged music and dubious entertainment" finishes today. I've loved it (not everyone has) & I shall miss it. Thank you Phil, Simon, & Alec! www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro... #MatineeIdle #radio #kikorangi
January 8, 2026 at 11:01 PM
I'm wearing my listening shirt today. After 21 years the RNZ show on public holiday afternoons "of alleged music and dubious entertainment" finishes today. I've loved it (not everyone has) & I shall miss it. Thank you Phil, Simon, & Alec! www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro... #MatineeIdle #radio #kikorangi
Just a few seconds of Miles Davis.
January 8, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Just a few seconds of Miles Davis.
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