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Data centres' power demand to more than double by 2030
Global electricity demand from data centres is set to more than double by 2030, driven largely by AI-optimised servers doubling their power use share.

AMD powers world’s fastest supercomputers & expands AI reach
AMD powers 40% of the world's top ten supercomputers, including El Capitan and Frontier, driving advances in AI and energy-efficient HPC globally.

Dell & NVIDIA expand AI Factory to simplify enterprise deployments
Dell and NVIDIA enhance the AI Factory, offering integrated infrastructure and automation to speed up enterprise AI deployment and reduce costs.

Snow removal company gets ready for winter

Mass shooting suspects deported before charged

Rights group cites 98 Palestinian deaths in Israeli detention during Gaza war

Gallagher Security rolls out Command Centre v9.40 upgrades
Gallagher Security launches Command Centre v9.40, boosting door capacity to 24 per controller and adding Microsoft Entra ID integration for improved access control.

Search scaled back for missing Northland fisherman
Two people were reported missing after a boating trip on Friday, but only one body and the boat has been recovered.

There's a US Air Force jet in Wellington. Here’s who was on board
It’s been a bit of a bonanza for plane enthusiasts at Wellington Airport in recent days.

Wellington Hospital to get new 'hybrid' operating theatre
It allows for both traditional surgery and the use of imaging technology - meaning teams can complete complex procedures in one place.

Search for missing boatie scaled back
Police are scaling back the search for a fisherman missing off the Northland coast for more than four days.

Top writers ruled out of NZ book awards due to AI covers
For the first time AI regulations have been applied to the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, including every detail from cover to cover.

Confluent names new leaders to boost global partners & APAC
Confluent appoints Kamal Brar as SVP Global Partners and Greg Taylor as SVP APAC GM to expand its data streaming platform globally and in Asia-Pacific.

Vistar Media appoints Josh Turney to drive OOH growth in NZ
Vistar Media appoints Josh Turney as Account Director to boost programmatic out-of-home advertising sales amid rising demand in New Zealand.

Muslim Brotherhood stole half a billion dollars in Gaza donations, Arab sources reveal

'Wicked: For Good' was filmed at this surreal National Park in Egypt

FriendWe launches map to foster real-world connections in NZ
FriendWe, a new NZ platform, offers a map to foster real-world social connections by showing where others are open to meeting, prioritising privacy and safety.

Research teams slow to adopt AI risk losing organisational clout
Research teams not using AI risk losing influence, with AI-powered insights driving 72% of teams to increased demand and budget, Qualtrics finds.

Major power outage at the parliament
Lights out in Parliament

Your Data deserves better
Gallagher Security offers integrated data centre security solutions that enhance protection, operational efficiency and support sustainability goals globally.

'We all have to do our bit': Jacinda Ardern urges collective climate action
The former New Zealand prime minister, who is at COP30 in Belém, says every nation needs to do its bit when it comes to climate change.

The Egyptian green tech firm looking to cut energy bills
Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity.

Why NZ Businesses Must Get Serious About Cybersecurity
New Zealand firms face rising cyber risks as attackers exploit weak controls; experts urge urgent steps to boost defences and test incident plans.