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Hitachi iQ Studio aims to ease AI deployment & boost governance
Hitachi Vantara launches Hitachi iQ Studio, a no-code AI platform to help enterprises scale AI deployment with strong data governance and regulatory compliance.

Lifeline to cut operations if funding shortfall not plugged
A mental health support service says it will have to reduce its operations if it cannot plug a $2 million shortfall.

Three men found guilty of murdering South Canterbury man Anaru Moana
The 37-year-old disappeared in December 2021 and his body has never been found, despite extensive police efforts.

Cyber risk tops Pacific business concerns amid growing climate threat
Cyber threats top concerns for Pacific businesses in 2025, as economic and climate risks rise, according to Aon's Global Risk Management Survey.

AI adoption remains low as event planning roles & timelines shift
A VenueNow survey finds AI adoption low in Australasian event planning, with 71% of corporate clients spending over five hours booking venues amid shifting roles.

CrowdStrike unveils Falcon XIoT for unified OT & IoT security
CrowdStrike launches Falcon XIoT to deliver unified, zero-touch security and real-time visibility for operational technology and IoT environments.

Microsoft apologises to New Zealand users over unclear 365 plans
Microsoft apologises to New Zealand users for unclear communication on Microsoft 365 pricing and AI features, offering refunds for plan changes until end of 2025.

Check Point tops NSS Labs firewall report with 99.59% score
Check Point achieved a top security score of 99.59% in NSS Labs’ 2025 firewall report, leading in protection against AI-driven cyber attacks and evasion tactics.

Who are New Zealand's hottest contenders for a Michelin star?
News that the renowned French food guide is coming to Aotearoa has the hospitality industry fizzing. Will any restaurants win the coveted stars as a result?

No foul play involved in teacher’s disappearance, say police
The 36-year-old went missing on September 30, from a swimming spot known as the Hot n Cold pools - a 20 minute drive south of Rotorua.

CrowdStrike expands Falcon with mission-ready agents for AI security
CrowdStrike expands its Falcon platform with AI-driven mission-ready agents to boost security automation and empower analysts with strategic decision-making.

Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary's remaining big cats might not be euthanised after all
An embattled Whangarei lion park says "a glimmer of hope" has emerged that its five remaining big cats may yet be saved.

Softsource acquires Network Edge to expand NZ ICT services
Softsource has expanded its New Zealand ICT footprint by acquiring Network Edge, boosting its services and presence across all major metropolitan centres.

Smartsheet unveils AI-driven upgrades to boost enterprise agility
Smartsheet launches AI-powered tools including Smart Agents and Scenario Planning to boost agility and security for over 123,000 enterprise users worldwide.

SquareX wins SINET16 Innovator Award for browser security
SquareX wins the 2025 SINET16 Innovator Award for its pioneering browser security solution protecting organisations from advanced web-based cyber threats.

West Auckland official cleared of criminal offending in local body election
Susan Diao was accused of interfering with or influencing voters in the election campaign for the Henderson-Massey Local Board.

How's your team looking? Key movements as Super Rugby squads unveiled
The six New Zealand-based team have revealed their changes for 2026. Here is the full breakdown including some significant departures and new faces.

'Good riddance to him': Top cop used police tech to access child exploitation and bestiality content
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says Jevon McSkimming’s crimes, which he has admitted to in court today, were “disgraceful” and “appalling”.