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Daniel Suidani, outspoken former Malaita premier and China critic dies in Honiara
Daniel Suidani, the former premier of Malaita Province in the Solomon Islands and China critic, has died in Honiara.

AI-powered ransomware & cybercrime booming across APJ region
AI-driven ransomware attacks surge across Asia Pacific and Japan, with decentralised Chinese cybercrime marketplaces and eCrime services fueling the boom.

Gartner reveals strategic tech trends set to redefine 2026
Gartner reveals key tech trends for 2026, spotlighting AI supercomputing, cybersecurity, cloud sovereignty, and digital provenance shaping business futures.

'Our people have so much to share': Pacific singers inspire on The Voice Australia
Fiji's Joseph Vuicakau and Papua New Guinea's Chris Cobb delivered captivating performances with their powerhouse vocals and heartfelt delivery.

Ireland star ruled out of All Blacks test after injury while scoring try
Mack Hansen aggravated a foot injury for his club and other Ireland players are in doubt for the Chicago rematch against the All Blacks.

Roadworkers report being abused - verbally and physically - by frustrated drivers
Nearly two-thirds of roadworkers were verbally abused on a weekly basis, while one in five had been physically assaulted, a survey shows.

'A fresh start': Fiji Football Association appoints Frenchman as men's head coach
Despite earlier stating that the new coach "will be a local coach... based in Fiji", the sport's governing body has appointed a former Guadeloupe captain to lead the national side.

Confronting the dark side of GenAI: Recommendations for business leaders, CISOs and security teams
As malicious generative AI tools surge, businesses must bolster defences with strategic security measures to counter evolving AI-enabled cyber threats.

Multiple cars on fire in Whangarei Hospital car park
At least five cars are reportedly on fire at a car park near Whangarei Hospital.

Global vehicle market up 5% so far this year – GlobalData

Cameroon's bishops call for calm after opposition declares election victory

Pakistan says ceasefire hinges on Afghanistan curbing armed groups

City Councilors eye Portland ‘weapon shipments to Israel’

CIOs forecast all IT work will involve AI-human collaboration by 2030
By 2030, all IT work is forecast to involve AI, with CIOs predicting 75% will be human-AI collaboration and 25% fully autonomous AI tasks.

“Not my keys, not my crypto?” Maybe it’s time for an upgrade?
Crypto has evolved from risky cold wallets to regulated platforms offering secure, fast trading-balancing safety with accessibility for confident investors.

Club v country clash after Ferns announce game in same city on same weekend as Phoenix
The Football Ferns will take on the Matildas in Gosford on November 28, less than 24 hours before the Phoenix were scheduled to play the Mariners there.

‘I did everything wrong’: Mum and daughter’s fight for life in Omaha rip
Suzanne Pearson and her daughter Evelyn O’Brien are sharing their experience as a warning to others of how quickly things can go wrong in the water.

From data silos to diagnostic impact: SA Pathology’s road to connected care
SA Pathology leads Australia's healthcare transformation by adopting FHIR standards, enabling seamless data flow and enhancing diagnostics, care, and patient engagement.

10,000 without power, schools and businesses close as wind slams Wairarapa
Schools and businesses are close closed as down trees close major roads in the region.

Rocky landings, anxiety and queues as Wellington winds cancel flights
Passengers described "gripping their seats" through rocky landings in the capital on Tuesday morning.

What is task paralysis and how do you overcome it?
Experts say task paralysis manifests when there is an overload of tasks or information.