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Securing Auckland City Mission’s future with Gallagher Command Centre
Auckland City Mission upgrades security for its new GBP Ł110 million HomeGround facility using Gallagher's advanced Command Centre technology, enhancing safety.

Families of New Zealand refugees in limbo as system ‘stalls’ - report
Thousands of family members of NZ refugees are waiting to be reunited due to a backlog which has seen “people die” given the long timeframes.

Under attack: Exposing upscale hacktivist DDoS tactics
In November 2024, a surge of over 60 DDoS attacks targeted 39 Australian websites, driven by the pro-Russian group NoName057(16) protesting government actions.

Waitangi analysis: Thousands predicted to descend on political talks never arrived
While Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi's tangihanga and the Prime Minister's absence contributed, there was also a snubbing by some.

Super Rugby Pacific boss vows to rein in video refs to avoid fan ‘confusion’
At the competition launch, CEO Jack Mesley says they will push the mute button on the much-maligned TMO’s increasingly influential role in the game.

Person suffers critical injuries in car and motorbike crash near Napier
Emergency services were called to the crash between on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway on Wednesday afternoon.

Freshworks appoints Subramanian to lead product management
Freshworks has appointed Venki Subramanian as Senior Vice President of Product Management for Customer Experience, aiming to enhance its offerings for over 68,000 clients.

Agile continues to shape business strategies by 2025
A Forrester report highlights the crucial role of agile methodologies in modern business, with 95% recognising its importance amid evolving technology and AI.

Armed police in Auckland suburb of Waterview, cordons in place
Armed officers are standing guard in Waterview as a police operation unfolds.

Commuters warned of delays in Auckland, Waikato, Napier after crashes
Three people have died and commuters have been warned of delays in Auckland, Waikato and Napier, after a day of crashes and a police incident involving the Armed Offenders Squad.

Beach Haven stabbing: Teen brothers who killed man in frenzied attack can be named
A road rage attack by two teenage brothers in Beach Haven ended with Joshuah Tasi’s life ending in minutes.

Westpac cuts home loan rates below 5%
It says it's the first of the major banks to offer a sub-5 percent rate this cycle.

Seven sentimental service medals stolen from Waihi property
Police are looking for anyone with information on the Sunday night burglary.

War medals of ‘great importance’ stolen in Waihi burglary
The seven medals are of extreme historical and sentimental value to the victims and their family.

Mayors set sights on road review
The battle to return Wairarapa’s highway to 100kph has been won and a new one is brewing.

How to build a standardised software development platform
A GitLab study reveals 65% of Australian businesses are speeding up software delivery, but fragmentation in tools poses risks—standardisation is key to efficiency.

Adobe unveils AI-powered contract insights in Acrobat AI
Adobe has unveiled AI-driven features in Acrobat AI to simplify contract management, enabling quicker understanding and comparison for users worldwide.

Dynatrace unveils AI, security, & developer tools update
Dynatrace has launched innovative updates to its platform, enhancing AI capabilities, security measures, and supporting developers in proactive IT service management.

Senior Indian diplomat wants Auckland consulate to be fully functional by May
Temporary venue is currently unable to provide assistance on issues relating to visas and overseas citizens of India.