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GitLab Duo Agent Platform beta unlocks AI-human collaboration
GitLab has launched a public beta of its Duo Agent Platform, enabling seamless AI-human collaboration within software development projects for Premium and Ultimate users.

The House: Parliamentary agency resources under pressure
Speaker Gerry Brownlee has met with MPs and discussed Parliament's ability to cope with its increased government oversight and skyrocketing public feedback on bills.

Education Minister Erica Stanford to make school property announcement
New plans come after the Government revealed its intention to ditch open-plan classrooms.

Blake Lively’s deposition delayed
The US actress' deposition is now set for July 31.

US passes first major national crypto legislation
It marks a milestone for the once fringe industry, as it expands its power in Washington.

Terina Pineaha, who killed young cyclist while driving drunk and high, jailed
Terina Pineaha fatally hit Emma-Jane Kupa while the girl was biking to a dairy in January.

GitHub abused to distribute payloads on behalf of malware-as-a-service
The repository offered the MaaS a distribution channel not blocked in many networks.

New Zealand reaches deal with Canada in long-running dairy trade dispute
Canada will allow NZ dairy access after a lengthy trade dispute.

Do we have to have such long school holidays, mother asks
Tauranga mother-of-two Karina Tendler says when it comes to school holidays, something needs to change.

Ray Chung vile email scandal: Two more Independent Together candidates quit
Independent Together has now lost three candidates in wake of Chung's Tory Whanau email.

Uefa Women’s Euro 2025: England come back and beat Sweden in miss-heavy shootout to reach semifinals
Nine penalties were missed before England won the shootout.

Referee abuse: Sporting bodies highlight concerns for match officials, alarming figures for New Zealand Rugby
Many sports across New Zealand are seeing an increase in reported referee abuse.

Watch: The worst shootout ever? England survive penalty chaos to reach Euro semi
Eight penalties were unsuccessful before Sweden blasted the ball over the bar, keeping England’s Euros defence alive in wild fashion.

Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks
KnowBe4's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in staff clicking on phishing emails disguised as internal HR or IT messages, highlighting ongoing security challenges.

Watch live: Erica Stanford makes schools announcement in Auckland
Education Minister Erica Stanford is visiting Northcross Intermediate School in Auckland, from where she is due to make an announcement. The briefing is due to start at 11.30am and can...

A tragic crossing of paths: The death of Emma-Jane Kupa, 11
Mother makes emotional victim impact statement before woman who killed her daughter is sentenced.

How do you choose New Zealand's best whisky?
Do you like a peaty pour, a spicy scotch, or a smoky sip? Neat or on the rocks?

ChatGPT’s new AI agent can browse the web and create PowerPoint slideshows
New "agentic" AI feature combines web browsing with task-execution abilities.

Stuff crowned Media Business of the Year
Risk-taking and positivity honoured by prestigious awards.

New Institute for Advanced Technology announced by government
Christopher Luxon has confirmed a new public research organisation focused on "supercharging" the economy.

UK to lower voting age to 16 - should New Zealand do the same?
The voting age in the UK will be lowered to 16 by the next general election.

The 129-year Lions first that is being labelled a national embarrassment
Wales’ failure to produce even a single member of the British and Irish Lions squad for the first test in Brisbane is their first such humiliation for 129 years.