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[^2]\n\nOpenAI released new research indicating that 40% of New Zealanders use ChatGPT daily for quick answers and explanations on a myriad of topics. [^3]\n\nNew Zealand's consumer price index (CPI) rose 4.1% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, driven by surging oil and commodity prices due to the Iran war. [^4]\n\nRBNZ Governor Anna Brerman said at a press conference on 2026-08-02 that further OCR increases are likely but the timing is uncertain because the effects of the two hikes already made need to be reviewed. [^5]\n\nFraudsters are adopting new disguises to dupe unsuspecting people in the context of bank impersonation scams. [^6]\n\nA scientific study reviewed research on events capable of causing planetary-scale damage, including nuclear wars, pandemics, and natural disasters. [^7]\n\nAustralia was highlighted as the nation with the best conditions to resist a crisis of such magnitude due to geographic isolation, abundant natural resources, and significant food production capacity. [^8]\n\nThe research authors stated that the study does not establish a definitive ranking nor determine a mathematical formula for the safest country. [^9]\n\nThe research was commissioned by OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, to understand user habits and interactions with the platform. [^10]\n\nIn the swap market, the probability of an additional rate hike in October fell sharply from 65% to 36% following the RBNZ's cautious stance. [^11]\n\nThe authors observed that territories recurrently appearing as resistant included those with isolation, which could also become a weakness if imports of medicines, fuel, and fertilizers disappear. 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