AI and public services: New Zealand agencies are budgeting tens of millions for artificial intelligence, with the Greens warning some funding is going to “chatbots” instead of urgent workforce needs like nurses. Banking scam risk: Major banks, including ASB, NatWest and Bank of America, are pushing principles for AI shopping agents after warnings they could raise fraud, scam and data-privacy risks. Trade and prices: The India–New Zealand free trade deal is set to start on 20 October, with New Zealand exporters expecting tariff cuts and India offering duty-free access for many goods. Sports—Super Rugby shake-up: A report says New Zealand Rugby may discuss abandoning Super Rugby at a summit, with a possible domestic 8–10 team competition on the table. Health—bone marrow drive: More young Māori and Pacific New Zealanders are being urged to join the Bone Marrow Donor Registry, after figures show the registry still skews heavily toward European ancestry. Business—2degrees: 2degrees posted a $17.2m profit and pointed to potential gains tied to a One NZ mobile partnership.