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Secure Code Warrior launches AI literacy course for staff
With most firms using AI but few staff ready, the course targets non-developers handling sensitive data and automations at work.

Health, supermarkets and political lobbying among Opportunity Party's bottom lines
The latest poll shows both the left and right bloc would need the party to form a government

Children released from hospital amid police probe into serious Tauranga incident
Police say they ‘continue to liaise with relevant agencies to ensure the children’s wellbeing’.

AI tops cybersecurity spending as CISOs boost budgets
Tight security budgets are tilting towards AI, with 69% of Chief Information Security Officers making it their top priority for new spending.

Explainer: Why Parliament has to dissolve this week and who's running the country
As of Thursday, we’ll no longer have a Parliament.

ARISE Church to pay $174k after interns found to be employees
The church has accepted four former interns were employees rather than volunteers after a Labour Inspectorate investigation.

Why you can no longer trust the media
Here is proof that you can no longer trust the mainstream media to deliver accurate news rather than clickbait stories.

Jeff Bezos’ megayacht in Auckland
The massive vessel is in the Hauraki Gulf.

Revisiting zombie towns: The truth about jobs in the provinces
There is a myth that there are no jobs in the region. There are, but there are also closures, low pay and a lot of young people not working.

2degrees posts higher revenue & returns to profit
Annual revenue topped NZD $1.46 billion as integration gains and stronger demand across its divisions helped the telco swing back to profit.

PNG Chiefs to launch logo and colours despite ongoing trademark dispute
The PNG Chiefs rugby league franchise will launch its official team colours and logo next month despite an ongoing trademark and naming dispute with New Zealand Rugby

Security leaders worry AI agents outpace governance
Many security chiefs expect to curb AI agent use within 18 months as fears grow over unauthorised access and weak audit trails.

Betterworks adds AI tools to boost workforce readiness
Employers could spot skills gaps sooner as Betterworks links meeting analysis with development plans and learning tools.

No, Swarbrick wouldn’t be finance minister, Hipkins says
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Chlöe Swarbrick would not be finance minister under a Government he led, after the Greens co-leader said her party would be demanding high-profile portfolios if its success in the latest political poll was replicated on election day.

Fineanganofo re-signs with Hurricanes, NZ Rugby in deal with Newcastle
The 24-year-old outside back’s re-commitment comes after Newcastle Red Bulls agreed for Fineanganofo to remain in New Zealand for another season.

‘Didn't leave my family to lose’: How much LeBron will get paid at new team
NBA icon LeBron James arrives in Philly on a bargain $8m deal, warning he didn't leave his family to be knocked out early.

Arson investigation launched after fire guts West Auckland barbershop
Emergency services responded to suspicious fire in a West Auckland ‘shop’ on Tuesday morning.

All eyes on minors as Labour and National faceplant out of the starting blocks
ANALYSIS: When Labour and National speak, all the public seem to hear is a faint white noise of political failure writes Political Editor Jenna Lynch

Nelson's waterfront redevelopment back on the table
A decade after a plan for revitalising Nelson's waterfront was shelved, the council has come up with a new proposal to make the most of coastline near the city.

83,000 New Zealanders live with dementia - simple design changes can help
Despite growing awareness and gradual improvements in building retrofit programmes, most New Zealand homes aren't designed for people with dementia.