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indianweekender.co.nz > news > unethical-brain-rot-why-are-millions-watching-ai-fruits-have-affairs-on-tiktok

Unethical brain rot: Why are millions watching AI fruits have affairs on TikTok?

17+ hour, 28+ min ago  (862+ words) The pull of things that feel 'kinda wrong'Many viewers describe a sense that these videos feel "off". The characters are expressive, but often not fully coherent. The narratives resemble human drama, but lack internal logic. If you've spent much time…...

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indianweekender.co.nz > news > what-the-legal-battle-over-taylor-swifts-album-title-is-about

What the legal battle over Taylor Swift’s album title is about

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (296+ words) Taylor Swift is facing a legal challenge over her album title Life of a Showgirl, after a lawsuit was filed in a California federal court alleging trademark infringement and brand dilution. Reported by Aastha Raj From The Economic Times. The…...

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indianweekender.co.nz > news > restrictions-on-good-friday-easter-sunday-alcohol-sales-could-be-gone-by-weekend

Restrictions on Good Friday, Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone by weekend

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (769+ words) Currently, bars or restaurants can only sell alcohol if the patron is "residing or lodging" on the premises, or "present on the premises to dine". McAnulty said the legislation would clear up a "confusing law" that had been in place…...

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indianweekender.co.nz > news > pink-elephant-photoshoot-in-jaipur-sparks-backlash-against-russian-photographer

Pink Elephant photoshoot in Jaipur sparks backlash against Russian photographer

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (185+ words) Buruleva, who had travelled to Jaipur for an artistic expedition, shared behind-the-scenes details of the shoot on Instagram. She explained that the concept was inspired by the city's vibrant colours and cultural imagery, which she had been exploring for weeks....

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indianweekender.co.nz > news > two-auckland-players-win-25-million-lotto-jackpot

Two Auckland players win $25 million Lotto Jackpot

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (228+ words) Two Lotto players are celebrating a life-changing win after sharing a $25 million jackpot on Saturday night. The pair will each receive $12.75 million, a total that includes an additional $250,000 from Lotto First Division winnings. The winning numbers drawn were 5, 38, 12, 19, 27 and 30. The…...

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Two Auckland players win $25 million Lotto Jackpot

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (228+ words) Two Lotto players are celebrating a life-changing win after sharing a $25 million jackpot on Saturday night. The pair will each receive $12.75 million, a total that includes an additional $250,000 from Lotto First Division winnings. The winning numbers drawn were 5, 38, 12, 19, 27 and 30. The…...

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indianweekender.co.nz > entertainment > autumn-durald-arkapaw-the-first-indian-woman-to-win-an-oscar-for-cinematography

Autumn Durald Arkapaw: The first woman to win an Oscar for Cinematography

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (356+ words) Autumn Durald Arkapaw created history at the 2026 Academy Awards by winning the Oscar for Best Cinematography for Sinners, becoming the first woman'and the first woman of colour'to receive the honour. According to The Hindu." Her achievement marks a turning point…...

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indianweekender.co.nz > news > nelson-region-to-take-a-tourism-hit-as-air-new-zealand-cancel-flights-over-fuel-prices-mayor-says

Nelson region to take a tourism hit, as Air New Zealand cancel flights over fuel prices, mayor says

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (496+ words) Nelson's mayor says Air New Zealand's cancellations of flights throughout the country will have a negative impact on the region's tourism industry, which is only just recovering. Air New Zealand is set to cancel around 1100 flights affecting thousands of passengers…...

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indianweekender.co.nz > news > flying-costs-rise-as-air-new-zealand-lifts-fares-by-up-to-90

Flying costs rise as Air New Zealand lifts fares by up to $90

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (632+ words) Air travel is becoming more expensive for New Zealand passengers after airlines raised ticket prices due to a sharp increase in jet fuel costs linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The increase means a family of four travelling overseas…...

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indianweekender.co.nz > news > applause-at-auckland-airport-as-flight-arrives-from-dubai

Applause at Auckland Airport as flight arrives from Dubai

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (577+ words) "We're here to welcome them home, because I know that they spent their last night curled up in their bathroom with two young teenage girls, so we're here with a car full of groceries and some gift baskets to make…...