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IREN's Q1 FY25 results reveal shift in mining & AI focus
IREN reported Q1 FY25 results, revealing USD $49.6 million in Bitcoin mining revenue and a net loss of USD $51.7 million amid expanding AI cloud services.

'Monumental social crisis' looms in New Caledonia, warns business sector
Small and medium business federation president Nicole Moreau says the crisis following the May 2024 riots was not only human and economic, but also social.

27,000 more unemployed this Christmas - ANZ
But the situation could have been a lot worse, a senior economist at the country's biggest bank says.

Port health and safety code kicks in
An approved code of practice for loading and unloading cargo at ports or on ships comes into effect today.

Hawera meth addict jailed for supplying the drug
A Hawera grandmother has been jailed for three-and-a-half years for selling methamphetamine over an extended period of time.

AI success hinges on data integration & culture shift
Rich Waldron, CEO of Tray.ai, warns that enterprises face hurdles in adopting AI, driven by fragmented data and outdated cultures needing urgent change.

Man charged over sale of drugs via social media
A man accused of selling drugs in one of Wellington's most affluent suburbs has been remanded in custody.

Nanogirl Labs pulls plug on science education for tamariki due to funding crisis
Cuts in government funding and sponsorship have led to the popular science education programme becoming unsustainable, its co-founder says.

'Mindless vandalism': Window smashing spree hits schools across Auckland
"It's also such a hard way to end the term, really disheartening for our kids to come into school," one principal says.

High income workers will soon be unable to claim unjustifiable dismissal
A new policy set to be introduced next year would stop high income employees from claiming unjustifiable dismissal.

Cheat sheet: Last exams today, so when can we expect NCEA results?
The four-week period of NCEA exams ends today after some 144,500 high school students took part.

Crown failed to follow process in Maori Health Authority disestablishment: Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal has released the first part of its inquiry and found the Crown did not follow robust policy processes.

UNAIDS: Human rights violations impeding HIV services in Asia-Pacific
UNAIDS says the critical issue for ending the AIDS pandemic in the Asia-Pacific region is the need to uphold human rights.

Consumer confidence hits highest level in three years
But Wellington remains most pessimistic as public sector job losses weigh heavy, as well as a lower expectation of rises in house prices.

Iwi are open for business, investors told
�Our economic power is undeniable.��

Waitangi Tribunal calls for Maori health authority return
Government�s dumping of Maori health authority �departed from responsible policy-making�, was ill-informed, says Waitangi Tribunal.

AI adoption in the workplace hindered by security fears
A new report from Lucid Software reveals that despite 60% of companies reportedly using AI tools, 34% of employees engage with them less than once a month.

Frrench Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific territories, New Caledonians aged between age 21 and 30 arriving in Aotearoa this week as part of an ongoing regional mobility scheme.

TCO Certified unveils new IT sustainability criteria focus
TCO Certified is set to launch new sustainability criteria for IT products, addressing e-waste and supply chain issues this December, marking a significant update.

Rookie nominated for ABs award ahead of established big names
Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie made the World Rugby �dream team��. But they haven�t been shortlisted for the All Blacks player of the year award.