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Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in US as tariff fears persist
The Japanese technology giant cited economic challenges as it raised prices for the consoles by around $50.

New DripDropper malware exploits then patches Linux cloud flaw
New DripDropper malware exploits then patches a Linux cloud flaw, securing exclusive access to servers via Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability CVE-2023-46604.

DXC & Boomi partner to accelerate enterprise AI modernisation
DXC Technology partners with Boomi to boost enterprise AI modernisation via cloud-native integration and a new Boomi Centre of Excellence.

Why the son of a former All Black’s rugby future could be with Japan
Wellington rising star Akira Ieremia explains why he turned down an opportunity with the Chiefs to sign a long-term contract in Japan.

Police probe possible links between multiple shootings in Levin
Manawatu Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham described the incidents in Levin as "brainless violence" that put people at risk of harm.

Task scams cost jobseekers millions as Trend Micro warns of surge
Task scams have cost jobseekers millions, with Trend Micro warning of a surge in frauds using fake jobs to trick victims into losing thousands of dollars.

Term two school attendance reaches three-year high
The figure was the highest term two result since attendance reached an all-time low of 40 percent in term two, 2022.

Court of Appeal considers lifting name suppression for double-killer twice ruled insane
The man was recently found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity for a second time after killing someone he believed was possessed.

Port of Auckland works first project to get consent under fast-track regime
The government is celebrating the first project to get consent under the coalition's fast-track regime.

Spate of abandoned boats sinking prompts warning in Bay of Plenty
Boat owners should keep up with maintenance or they may face costly salvage bills, a deputy harbourmaster says.

CompTIA launches AI course to boost workplace skills & confidence
CompTIA launches AI Prompting Essentials course to build practical AI skills and boost confidence for workers across all job roles and experience levels.

Secureframe gains early FedRAMP 20x approval, streamlines compliance
Secureframe becomes one of the first to gain FedRAMP 20x approval, enhancing cloud security compliance and easing government contractors' regulatory burdens.

AI & fragmented identities heighten enterprise security risks
New research reveals AI and fragmented digital identities are increasing enterprise security risks, with 11 hours spent investigating each critical incident.

What are these new ice creams everyone is talking about?
Hyped up widely overseas and on social media, the craze has finally hit our shores.

Hexaware launches Agentic AI Academy to upskill global workforce
Hexaware has launched the Agentic AI Academy with upGrad Enterprise to upskill staff in autonomous AI, preparing them for the future of intelligent enterprise systems.

Watch: Judith Collins and Winston Peters reveal new $2.7b planes and helicopters
Live: Judith Collins and Winston Peters have revealed the planes chosen to replace the Defence Force's ageing 757s, and a fleet of helicopters to be based on NZ's frigates.

AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025
AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.

The big All Blacks selection talking points ahead of Pumas rematch
Changes are guaranteed with a couple of big guns back from injury.

Fiji Law Society challenges State to clarify intent behind push for constitutional amendments
An Australian barrister representing the Fiji Law Society called out the Fijian State in the Supreme Court this week, questioning why it wants to urgently alter the country's constitution.