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OutSystems launches agentic systems engineering for AI
OutSystems unveils Agentic Systems Engineering to bring governed AI development, shared context and enterprise controls to complex software estates.

National MPs threaten to withdraw support for fisheries bill
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says NZ First will be raising the issue with the Prime Minister’s office as they take coalition agreements seriously

Forrester warns Middle East conflict will squeeze IT budgets
Forrester says Middle East tensions will push up infrastructure costs, sharpen cloud and AI spending scrutiny, and heighten cyber risk.

Former Interislander ferry yet to arrive in Port Nelson
The ship has been anchored in Tasman Bay, with about 20 crew from India onboard, for nearly four months.

Electrical rule change deemed 'dangerous' is justified, independent review finds
Worksafe ordered the review when the inspectors and others in the industry called on the government to intervene, saying it raised the risk of electrocution for households and businesses and it was out of step internationally.

Auckland Council spends more than $100,000 in legal fight over off-leash dog ban
Auckland Council spent $109,768,41 responding to legal action brought against it by aggrieved dog owners.

All Blacks hooker’s big moment as stadium farewelled
Codie Taylor will make his 150th appearance for the Crusaders when they play at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch for the last time.

Alleged robber’s late-night drive-thru run foiled by police spikes
An alleged robber was caught after he was spiked at a fast food drive-thru.

5 mobile-first strategies to ensure contact data quality
Retailers warned that mobile checkout typos, duplicate profiles and recycled numbers are draining sales unless data is checked in real time.

Karla Epiha sentenced after running over child on pedestrian crossing
It took 10 people to lift Karla Epiha's car off the boy after she hit him and kept driving.

ERA throws out café worker’s claim she was ‘berated’ by boss
A chef who alleged her boss made derogatory comments and caused her severe anxiety has failed to prove constructive dismissal.

Open banking is coming: New Zealand's vibe-coded AI problems just got a lot more serious
New Zealand's open banking rollout is set to expose weakly secured AI tools in financial services, with certification fast becoming a must-have.

More cordial relations expected after Peters-Brown forum in Cook Islands
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is departing today for Rarotonga in what is likely to be a resumption of friendlier relations.

Wellington apartment building evacuated due to gas leak
Fire crews were called to the two story building on Pirie Street at the base of Mount Victoria at about 3.05pm.

BSA 'bordering on fascist' after The Platform decision - Peters
The Broadcasting Standards Authority has concluded an online media service "meets the Act's definition of 'broadcasting'", but the NZ First leader says it is going too far.

Rural doctors say fuel crisis already impacting services
Rural GPs are already facing challenges because of rising fuel prices and some are stocking up on extra medical supplies.

Exotic mosquito larvae identified at Auckland's Queens Wharf
Exotic mosquito larvae have been found in a routine trap at Auckland’s Queens Wharf, sparking a heightened surveillance and interception programme.

Alleged burglar changed clothes, put on moon boot to hide from police
A man allegedly put on an orthopaedic boot and changed clothes to hide from police after a Birkenhead burglary.

New Zealand to extend open banking to SME channels
New Zealand will extend regulated open banking to SME banking channels from June 2027, giving smaller firms wider access to fintech tools and automation.

ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves
ExpressVPN expands beyond VPNs with encrypted AI chats, launching ExpressAI on confidential computing enclaves after an audit by cybersecurity firm Cure53.