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Altimetrik named GCC challenger in two ISG categories
The recognition underlines rising demand for AI-enabled delivery centres as enterprises rethink offshore hubs for product and engineering work.

Hurricanes face playoff bogey team the Brumbies in first qualifying final
The Hurricanes have been eliminated by the Brumbies three times in four years, but home advantage could change everything on Friday.

Nelson weaving exhibition world's first dedicated entirely to mountain daisy Tikumu
Once a taonga for weavers, the knowledge of weaving techniques for the large leafed flower had almost been lost.

The All Whites boss was once an England U-21 player. Now he’s coaching against the Three Lions
But Darren Bazeley insists facing his homeland carries no added significance.

North Island prepares for thunderstorms, heavy rain
Weather warnings and watches are in place for large parts of the North Island after residents lost power in a lightning storm.

Anthropic calls for pause of global AI development
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic suggested a global pause on building the most powerful AI systems as the latest models are beginning to show signs they could escape human control.

Nelson council brings forward sewerage repair after rain damage
A rahui remains in place over Maitai River and surrounding estuary after initial council tests showed elevated levels of faecal coliforms and enterococci.

Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet delights young film fan with surprise call
Teenager Eryn, who has been blind since brith, made a three hour round-trip for a film screening because there was no local accessible cinema.

Digidentity helping companies navigate AI fraud challenges
AI-driven fraud is pushing healthcare, government and carmakers to tighten identity checks as remote transactions spread worldwide.

'Not easy': Inside Iran's high-pressure World Cup buildup
Forced to move their training base due to visa issues, Iran's footballers reveal how they are coping ahead of their opening match against the All Whites.

CCTV shows man at councillor's home where security cameras pulled down
As a councillor attended a meeting, cameras captured a man entering his property.

Tendfor updates Teams customer service with AI tools
AI-driven oversight and call handling could help organisations keep customer service consistent as Teams becomes their main workspace.

China cracks down on soft porn, violence and materialism in viral micro dramas
Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.

Hopes dairy boom will buffer farmers' 'tight' profits due to war in Middle East
Four months into the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, economists are forecasting the costs of the closure and its impact on dairy farmers' bottom lines.

All six members of Psychotherapists Board resign
The board's role, according to its website, is to ensure psychotherapists are qualified, competent and fit to practise.

Fidelity exec to become Apex CEO
Fidelity Life has reshaped its leadership team following the departure of an executive.

Third Kaimanawa horse muster of the year underway with helicopters leading efforts
The animals live on Defence Force land near Waiouru and the musters are an important part of keeping the population in check, to protect the alpine environment.

Belkin expands Nintendo Switch 2 accessories in Australia
Nintendo Switch 2 players in Australia and New Zealand get portable power and carry options as Belkin broadens its gaming range.

Report on disability healthcare access won't lead to change, advocates say
The report by the Health and Disability Commissioner delves into the experiences of disabled people in the health system, looking at complaints made between 2023 and 2025.