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Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
AI-driven operations are advancing beyond alerts, but enterprises are still holding back on autonomous action until they can trust the system. 
© 2026 ITBrief Fri, 08 May 3:05pm 

Commerce Commission greenlights Gull NPD merger
The merged fuel companies will still maintain their individual brands across 240 sites. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 08 May 3:05pm 

Body found in West Coast river near upside down tractor
The tractor was found upside down in the river. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 08 May 2:35pm 

NZ Rugby boss says they won’t scale back travel costs despite ‘pain’ of soaring prices
Steve Lancaster said costs were rising “drastically” while players from leading national teams are contracted to fly business class around the world. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 08 May 2:35pm 

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-Block raises annual gross profit outlook as Cash App stands out
-California farmers must destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte closes its canneries and cancels more than $550 million in long-term contracts
-Disney looking to make a unified ‘super app,’ report says

Vehicle crashes and rolls in West Coast river
Firefighters are at the scene. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 08 May 2:15pm 

Moana Pasifika players must write their own story despite off-field uncertainly
Opinion - While the off field uncertainty could be blamed in causing unnecessary pressure and anxiety on the players, it's the on-field decisions that also stand out, writes Iliesa Tora. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 08 May 2:15pm 

-Solis Minerals fast-tracks Brazil lithium targets - ICYMI

AvePoint lifts guidance after strong first quarter
AvePoint lifts annual recurring revenue outlook after first-quarter beat, as AI governance and recovery tools help drive stronger growth and cash flow. 
© 2026 ITBrief Fri, 08 May 1:45pm 

Truck crashes, killing livestock, on 'potholed' Canterbury road due for repairs
Eight cattle died and two people were injured when a truck crashed on a stretch of road near Ashburton that was due to be repaired on the same week. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 08 May 1:45pm 

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Anthropic adds dreaming & multiagent tools for Claude
Anthropic adds dreaming, outcomes and multiagent orchestration to Claude Managed Agents, giving developers new tools for memory, evaluation and scale. 
© 2026 ITBrief Fri, 08 May 1:35pm 


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Sir David Attenborough's connections to New Zealand
The legendary nature documentarian calls one of our native birds his favourite. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 08 May 3:05pm 

AMD launches Instinct MI350P PCIe card for AI inference
AMD unveils Instinct MI350P PCIe card to let enterprises run AI inference in standard air-cooled servers without major data centre upgrades. 
© 2026 ITBrief Fri, 08 May 2:55pm 

How Kiwis are planning a major football pilgrimage in North America
10GB, three nations, zero stress. The ultimate data plan for the season of football. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 08 May 2:35pm 

Police seek help looking for Awheo, a missing teen
Police are asking for the public's help finding Awheo, who has been reported missing from the Northcote area. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 08 May 2:35pm 

Employee claimed her redundancy was ‘retaliation’. The tribunal found it was just good business
Avinash Singh was a rising star at Windcave, but a breakdown over the US payroll led to a messy redundancy and a claim of “retaliation”. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 08 May 2:35pm 

Rocket Lab hits record revenue for quarter, looks to cash in on Trump's 'Golden Dome'
Its founder says the company is well placed to benefit from next big wave of US defence spending. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 08 May 2:15pm 

-Canada's Provincial Park In Ontario Has Scenic Waterfalls With Fishing, Trails, And Camping
-Communist-run Vietnam eyes influencers, AI to spruce up propaganda, documents show

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Homeless woman's dog put down despite public offers to pay fees
A homeless woman’s dog impounded during a police and council operation has been put down despite public offers to pay for his registration. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 08 May 1:45pm 

Wairarapa Green Party candidate walks in Georgina Beyers’ footsteps
Wairarapa’s new Green Party candidate is building on the legacy of one of the region’s most famous public servants. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 08 May 1:45pm 

‘I think I’m ringing for nothing’: Mother’s 111 calls before baby’s death played to inquest
Mother Storme Turany was one of two people home when her three-month-old son died from a serious head injury. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 08 May 1:45pm 

Firefighters cut roof to free two people from car after crash
Police said a car reportedly crashed into a stationary car on Briggs Rd at 9.30am. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 08 May 1:45pm 

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