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Quest Software report highlights evolving role of DBAs
Quest Software's new report highlights the evolving role of database administrators as they face growing challenges in digital transformation and AI integration.

'Significant delays' on State Highway 1 at Wellington as roadworks run overtime
NZTA says roadworks at the Glenside on-ramp were delayed in finishing, leading to long queues.

Taranaki medical imaging professionals to hold stopwork meeting over staff shortages
The meeting follows an RNZ story about a New Plymouth woman who waited a month for the results of a semi-urgent pelvic ultrasound.

Brivo unveils cloud-based platform to simplify security
Brivo has launched the Brivo Security Suite, a cloud-based platform designed to streamline enterprise security management and enhance operational efficiency.

Cybord's AI-powered RTI solution enhances PCB assembly
Cybord has unveiled its Real-Time Interception solution, a cutting-edge AI system designed to eliminate defective components from PCB assemblies instantly.

Christchurch serial rapist faces sentencing
John Hope Muchirahondo sexually abused nine women, including by rape.

Insurers focus on AI & growth amid sluggish progress
Research by Forrester reveals that insurers are focusing on driving growth and improving customer experience through AI investment and system modernisation by 2025.

Operation Trolley: Why Rotorua’s top cop says opposition worked
January's Operation Trolley lasted three days and resulted in 13 people being arrested, 45 trolleys returned to stores and 19 trespass orders issued.

'Public institutions' like schools and hospitals shouldn't be owned privately - Chris Hipkins
Labour says it does not support the private ownership of infrastructure, as the 'Infrastructure Investment Summit' kicks off.

Cook Islanders 'completely sucked in': Deep sea mining companies accused of infiltrating society
Deep sea minerals talanoa

Young Gloriavale man died in accidental 'blacking out', coroner rules
It was “normalised” for young Gloriavale men to ‘black out’ themselves or each other, but Sincere Standtrue’s recovery was hindered by brain damage from workplace toxins, a coroner says.

Google issues a fix for Chromecast ‘untrusted’ bug
If you’re one of the unlucky Chromecast owners whose “untrusted” device stopped working earlier this week, here’s some good news: a fix is on the way. As reported by 9to5Google, Google has issued a fix that should restore service to the stymied Chromecast streamers, including the second-generation Chromecast (pictured above) and the Chromecast Audio. “We’re pleased to share some positive news regarding Chromecast 2nd gen & Audio,” read a Google email shared on Reddit. “The fix is being implemented and will be available shortly. Thank you for understanding.” Users of the affected Chromecasts should keep their devices connected to Wi-Fi to apply the fix, Google told 9to5Google, adding that the patch rollout will be “completed over the next few days.” At least a few Chromecast users on Reddit said their devices were already working again. The Chromecast bug cropped up on Sunday, when the owners of older Chromecast players and the Chromecast Audio started getting errors that read, “Untrusted device: [name] couldn’t be verified. This could be caused by outdated device firmware.” The devices then refused to play. Newer Chromecast devices, including the Chromecast with Google TV (both the 4K and HD versions) as well as the Google TV Streamer, weren’t affected by the glitch. The timing of the bug was unfortunate. Just last month, Google stopped selling its Chromecast with Google TV models in favor of the $100 Google TV Streamer (the second-gen Chromecast and Chromecast Audio were discontinued years ago), leading some to worry that Google had dropped support for the older devices. But Google assured users that the “untrusted device” error was a simply a bug. Google also advised users not to reset their devices as the company worked on a fix. Google hasn’t specified the reason for the “untrusted” errors, but some users have speculated that expired SSL certificates were to blame.

‘Significant delays’ on Wellington highway after roadworks ran overtime
A southbound lane of State Highway 1, between Wellington and Porirua was blocked until 7am on Friday morning.