What Satya Nadella told me about AI in NZ

EXCLUSIVE: Peter Griffin: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sits down for his only NZ interview. #Opinion

Ooof that is tough.

An ‘ordinary’ storm with extraordinary impacts: what made Wellington’s deluge so intense? Analysis: The storm is part of an increasingly familiar pattern reminding us that our communities and infrastructure aren't yet prepared to cope with what a warmer, wilder future holds.

Why an ordinary storm can have an extraordinary impact - a great explainer about the Wellington events by @cubaraglanguy.bsky.social www.rnz.co.nz/news/weather...

The lad and his friend were going to get Eden Noodles for dinner, then recalled that I’d make pork & chive wonton noodle soup. Free food at home 🙌

Only US Votes Against Women’s Rights Document At UN Commission - Health Policy Watch President of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock told the opening of CSW that the backlash against women's rights "feels as though we are forced to

For the first time in decades, consensus broke at the UN Commission on the Status of Women. The United States cast the lone “no” vote on a document aimed at improving justice systems for women and girls worldwide. Misogyny is the official policy of the US under Trump.

'Urgency' needed over climate adaptation funding, Insurance Council says But the climate minister says decisions on cost-sharing arrangements are "complex" and won't be made until after the election.

'Urgency' needed over climate adaptation funding, Insurance Council says

Reports of a third attempted arson attack on Jewish targets in North London this week. It's getting really scary and more people need to start taking it seriously.

We had a joke in 1990s Palmerston North about boys & names: Chris, Matt, Mike or Luke. Very rarely an outlier like a Josh.

Opinion | My Wife Is 85. She Takes My Breath Away.

I found this ode to the singular beauty of old ladies inspiring. "My wife is 85. She Takes My Breath Away"
unlocked NYT | Roger Rosenblatt www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/o...

If Mamdani and Obama singing The Wheels On The Bus with a group of tiny kids doesn't spark some sort of joy in you, I've got nothing for you.

A fast asleep big grey cat on the end of a beige linen couch.

The elderly cat caught a mouse, took it straight outside & ate it, so I’m sharing the couch with him.

Oooh we’re watching Ethel Cain rn but I need to see Sabrina and Madonna.

Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80% A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.

Some good news.
“A vaccine during pregnancy which protects newborns against nasty chest infections (RSV) is cutting hospital admissions of babies by more than 80%, UK health officials say.”

We have enough bay leaves for the whole neighbourhood but the rest: herbs plus approx 3 lemons.

Bloody hell.

When you're 6'3", you and short ladies at the grocery store have an unspoken understanding. It's the social contract.

Guess my keffiyeh lanyard that I wear every day I’m in the office is also these things? A very poor call from UC.

My kid’s lecturer was wearing one with his robes at his grad last year (UoA).

I had our 6 year old niece today (school hols help for my sister). The number of “I love you aunty Kate”s was ❤️❤️❤️❤️💯.

BREAKING: The U.S. bishops’ Committee on Doctrine just issued a formal statement defending Pope Leo XIV's teaching authority on just war doctrine — less than twelve hours after JD Vance told a Turning Point USA crowd the pope should “be careful” talking theology.

This is a serious escalation.

Saw my new boss (the incoming Retirement Commissioner) at semi obscure Scottish post-hardcore band Biffy Clyro’s gig last night. This is a good sign.

Why have we coined "Popesplaining" when "Pontificating" is right there!?

While Donald Trump was cheating on his first wife with his second wife, his second wife with his third wife, and his third wife with a porn star, Pope Leo XIV was working for peace.

Email sent from ACT Party "Dear Viona, Some of you may know me from my time as Chief Executive of the Free Speech Union. More recently, I've set up a charter school focussing on teaching the values of Western civilisation. What you might not know is that I also own my own vineyard in the heart of the Wairarapa. I wanted to write to you today to let you know why I'm teaming up with ACT to raise $100,000 for this year's election with a very special Pinot Noir."

So let me get this straight? Ex-Free Speech Union Ceo Jonathon Ayling is selling $100,000 of wine for the ACT Party *after* he is awarded one of David Seymour's charter schools? #NZPol

www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

Plenty of time for reading down at the bolt hole

This is defo the plot of an elaborate murder mystery, please don’t apply for your family’s sake.

Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable If Viktor Orbán can lose, then his Russian and American admirers can lose too.

Europe exhales. Orbán spent 16 years capturing media, courts, elections — and still lost by a landslide. Autocracy's real weakness: it can't fix potholes or hospitals. Turns out reality wins eventually. Autocracies have an expiry date. About time.

Handwritten ad for my son's first workshop for his Brainrot Rehab programme, it's free!

My (adult) son Callum in Wellington is kicking off his project to help people of all ages un-rot their brains. He's running a free workshop, so if you're interested in learning more, come along! Thurs 16 April at 6pm at 115 Taranaki Street

Me, an atheist: Your holiness I stand ready to join the crusade against these heretics

Squeeeee!!❤️