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SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways
SAP has made a massive overhaul of its learning offering, making content free and revamping certifications to focus on practical skills.

When will instant coffee be affordable again?
Coffee Supreme chief executive Andrew Lowe says there are a range of factors at play - but there is hope on the horizon.

Rugby Australia chief backs Schmidt to stay the course until July handover
Ahead of the final Test of the year against France, Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh remains confident in the planned Wallabies head coach handover.

From averaging three to 115: Ashes form guide for every Aussie and Englishman
T20 tune-ups, tight hamstrings, bags of wickets and batting slumps. This is how every potential Test player shapes up for the series opener.

Nigeria coach blames voodoo for shootout loss
Nigeria coach Éric Chelle claimed a Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout after his side was eliminated from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Refuge organisations shocked at increase in women needing to escape abuse
Family violence service provider Shine says it has seen a 58 percent increase in women needing to use their refuges over the past financial year.

Location selected for trial of the country's first rubber road
The technology could be tested in Glentunnel next year.

Silent Push updates threat-hunting platform for deeper analysis
Silent Push updates its threat-hunting platform to version 4.11, enhancing workflows, search functions, and integrations for deeper security analysis.

Using Bitcoin mining to reduce your power bill?
What a clever idea to reduce the total cost of your power bill during winter months.

Western Digital expands AI & HPC storage with new solutions
Western Digital broadens AI and HPC storage with new UltraSMR tech and partnerships, enabling scalable, efficient data solutions beyond hyperscalers.

Our Changing World: Mixing oil and water, the greener way
A team of Auckland chemists have created tiny plant-based particles that can bring oil and water together.

Seafood company Sanford's full-year net profit $63.7 million, more than triple previous year
Seafood company Sanford has made a record full year profit driven by the strong performance of its aquacultural business.

‘Richie only spoke when it was time to speak’: Daphne Benaud on cricket’s greatest love story
Ten years after his death, Richie Benaud’s widow remembers her life with one of the game’s most revered figures.

‘We clawed at each other’: Just how far women’s surfing – and Layne Beachley – have come
The Australian icon loves the rivalries of women’s surfing in 2025, which are a far cry from when “we tore each other down”.

Salesforce says AI to run 50% of customer service cases by 2027
Companies forecast major cost reductions and higher satisfaction scores as AI automates routine cases and redefines service workflows.

More than 20 public companies set to report financial results over next 10 days
Investors are keen to see any signs of an improving economy.

Black Caps star ruled out of ODI series with groin injury
Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against West Indies with a minor left groin muscle tear.

NZ will be ‘dumping ground’ for high-emission cars, EV advocate warns
Importers will be charged $15 per gram of CO2 for new imports instead of $67.50, and $7.50 per gram of CO2 for used imports instead of $33.75.

Education Ministry gets hundreds of calls, emails over play sand contamination - Seymour
David Seymour says several hundred schools and childhood centres have contacted the Ministry of Education after the discovery of asbestos in a range of coloured play sand.

Siemens adds Setmetrics tech to energy efficiency modelling
Siemens has acquired Setmetrics technology to enhance Brightly Software's energy efficiency modelling, pushing for more sustainability.