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Liz Gunn guilty of assault after Auckland Airport incident
Anti-vaccine activist Liz Gunn has been found guilty of assault following an incident at Auckland Airport in 2023.

Microsoft unveils new Surface Pro & Surface Laptop
Microsoft's new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, powered by Snapdragon X Elite and Plus, debut as the fastest, AI-enhanced, and most sustainable Windows PCs ever.

Microsoft introduces AI PC era with direct shots at Apple’s MacBook
Laptops carrying the CoPilot+ badge are faster and longer lasting than the MacBook Air, Microsoft says, as it showcases ARM-powered Surface devices.

Amperity launches the world's first lakehouse customer data platform
Amperity unveils the world’s first 'lakehouse' CDP, enabling seamless live data sharing between CDP and lakehouse. This innovation eliminates ETL processes, cutting costs and enhancing data security.

Why one word from Reserve Bank could make all the difference
Analysis - The Reserve Bank will update the official cash rate (OCR) on Wednesday.

Rugby: Shock return for Beauden Barrett? Blues not ruling it out
The two-time World Rugby Player of the Year was a noticeable addition to Blues training in Auckland today.

MPs in PNG preparing for expected no confidence vote
The Social Democrats leader, Powes Parkop, whose party is part of the coalition, says the critical issue is whether Prime Minister James Marape's Pangu Pati can remain intact.

New tech bill will allow consumers to share data
A bill designed to give consumers more control over their data will be introduced into Parliament tomorrow.

Dell announces major updates to PowerStore & APEX portfolios
Dell Technologies boosts its PowerStore and APEX lines with AI-enhanced features, promising up to 66% better performance, increased data efficiency, and advanced multicloud capabilities.

Returned Wairoa land to be used as accommodation for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery workers
Iwi and hapu in Wairoa are celebrating the first return of whenua to their hands.

Telstra to cut up to 2800 jobs
Chief executive Vicki Brady says the cull will affect 9 per cent of its workforce and save the company $350 million.

Live weather updates: Woman saved from rising floodwaters minutes before car was submerged
Water was up to her chest while she was on the phone and she couldn't open doors or windows of her car before two workers came to her rescue.

Live: Work crew saves driver stuck in sinking car near Rotorua
Police praise the actions of two lines company workers who came to aid of a female motorist trapped in rising floodwaters south of the city.

Community bulletin: Ranjna Patel to receive prestigious business honour
The Tamaki Health co-founder is set to be inducted into New Zealand Business Hall of Fame in September during the 30th anniversary of one of the country's premier awards.

Scarlett Johansson says a ChatGPT voice is 'eerily similar' to hers and OpenAI is halting its use
OpenAI says it plans to halt the use of one of its ChatGPT voices that "Her" actor Scarlett Johansson says sounds "eerily similar" to her own.

Pacific news in brief for May 21
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including more than 400 new cases of HIV recorded in Fiji last year.

Dell launches AI Factory to boost AI adoption & innovation
Dell Technologies unveils the Dell AI Factory to accelerate AI adoption and innovation, offering an extensive AI portfolio and robust ecosystem partnership.

Superloop extends Ixom partnership, enhances security solutions
Superloop extends contract with Ixom, enhancing global SASE security across 40+ locations until 2028, boosting network performance with Palo Alto tech.