Cast AI adds MiniMax M3 to Kimchi Coding as default model Businesses can now route coding jobs to a lower-cost open-weight model as Cast AI makes Kimchi Coding the first autonomous agent to offer MiniMax M3. 
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Vote against protections for gig workers 'embarrassing' The vote throws NZ out of step with the rest of the world, with the US being the only other country to vote against the measures at an international labour conference. 
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Ukraine launches largest attack on Moscow in two years, Russian media says The attack damaged infrastructure, caused fires, and sent debris raining down in areas across the capital region. 
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Plaud says ARR jumps to USD $100 million in two years Pressure is mounting on AI groups to prove users will keep paying, after Plaud said recurring revenue hit USD $100 million in two years. 
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OVHcloud previews AI workspace with encrypted tools The preview could help businesses adopt office AI without exposing sensitive data, as search and automation run locally under encryption. 
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QuEra to launch Libra quantum computer on AWS in 2028 Cloud users could gain access to fault-tolerant quantum computing in 2028, as QuEra and AWS expand their collaboration. 
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Forest and Bird calls on government to change bill that could open Coromandel up to mining The conservation group has raised the alarm that the Conservation Amendment Bill could see sold-off land in the Coromandel stripped of its protections. 
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Two in serious condition after bus and two cars crash in Auckland The road is closed after the crash. 
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Cuts to domestic violence centre 'don't go far enough', says advocate David White, whose daughter was murdered, says the centre is a waste of money and the government needs to urgently rethink its approach. 
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Visual Studio Pro 2026 is down to just $32.97 through 6/28 for Deal Days TL;DR: Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 is on sale for $32.97 (reg. $499.99) through June 28 during Deal Days.
Developers love arguing about programming languages, frameworks, tabs versus spaces, and basically everything else.
One thing they tend to agree on? Saving nearly $470 on a professional development environment is a pretty good idea. As part... 
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'World-first' system will monitor New Zealand's critical underwater cables Submarine cables carry about 99 percent of New Zealand's data traffic. 
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Whanganui scabies outbreak a real head scratcher The city has been beset by the highly infectious skin disease for about a year. 
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Ex-Silver Fern hits out at ‘double standards’ as Israel Folau's NRL move 'blocked' Israel Folau has called out the NRL’s “double standards” when it comes to inclusivity after his wife, Maria Folau, revealed their side of the story. 
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LiveRamp launches partner scheme for AI marketing agents Marketers can now test partner-built AI tools inside LiveRamp, as the limited pilot aims to streamline planning, measurement and activation. 
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Growing tourism numbers won't be done 'at any cost', minister says Louise Upston says she's aware of the discomfort caused by unmanaged growth despite the government wanting visitor arrivals to return to pre-pandemic levels. 
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Auckland readies for ambitious 2026 NZ Tech Expo The event is scheduled for 18 September at Shed 10, with more than 80 exhibitors and 3000 participants expected. 
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Alleged inappropriate behaviour by Horowhenua College teacher under investigation Principal Grant Congdon did not provide details of the allegations and the board of trustees declined to comment. 
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Heavy rain, strong winds and a weirdly warm shortest day on the way A weather mood swing is coming with unusually mild temperatures forecast as a wild weekend weather system rolls across the country. 
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One seriously injured after three-vehicle crash in Flat Bush The road is closed and police advise motorists to avoid the area. 
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