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Stack Overflow launches Stack Internal to unify workplace knowledge
Stack Overflow launches Stack Internal, an AI-driven platform to unify and verify enterprise knowledge, boosting developer productivity and trust in technical data.

AI & digital alignment drive business gains in sustainability
Research finds 78% of leading firms now see IT as vital for sustainability, using AI to drive real-time environmental action and business growth.

Abuse in care: Ministry of Education website bungle could impact survivors making claims - lawyer
The ministry says it should have been clearer, removing the false information from its website after questions from RNZ.

'Opportunities for kids that matter': Children get to grips with bike fun, safety in Wellington
Every child who was able to, should have the opportunity to learn to ride and maintain a bike safely, the event organiser says.

Live: Black Caps v West Indies - third one-dayer
Follow all the one-day action from Hamilton's Seddon Park.

Former Wellington mayor moving to Melbourne
The former Wellington Mayor is following in the footsteps of tens of thousands of other Kiwis by announcing she is moving to Australia.

Emergency housing motels end in Rotorua - but has it just shifted the problem elsewhere?
At its peak, there were more than 240 families place across 13 motels. Now there are zero.

Drones linked to AI used to help fix power grids
Four lines companies are using drones to help with maintenance and fix networks after natural disasters.

Software piracy & overuse blamed for rising revenue losses
Nearly one in three software firms cite piracy as a major cause of revenue loss, with unlicensed use rising in China, Russia, India, and Germany, new data reveals.

AI and the future of supply chains: Moving from predictive to adaptive
AI and automation are transforming supply chains from rigid forecasts to adaptive systems, blending technology with human insight for resilience and agility.

More than a million Syrian refugees returning home to an uncertain future
For many it has been a difficult decision to leave life in refugee camps and return to the unknown, a country badly scarred by war.

Four accused in Gulf Harbour body in bag case to represent themselves in court
The two men and two women facing charges of the kidnapping and manslaughter of Chinese woman Shulai Wang have chosen to represent themselves.

Dell & Microsoft expand Azure partnership for hybrid cloud
Dell Technologies expands its Microsoft Azure partnership with new hybrid cloud solutions, boosting cyber resilience and simplifying data management for enterprises.

Manawatu Prison locked down after bomb threat
The prison's deputy general manager said police conducted an extensive search but no bomb was found.

Defence Force soldiers can now fill in for striking civilian workers
Legislation to allow uniformed Defence personnel to cover striking civilian workers has passed in Parliament.

We asked. You answered. This is what Stuff’s audience says matters most in this election (part 1)
We asked Stuff readers to share what issues they’ll be thinking about when they vote in the 2026 election. This is what they said.

Asia Pacific faces trust gap as AI adoption outpaces governance
Nearly half of Asia Pacific organisations trust AI more than warranted, as rapid adoption outpaces governance, risking inefficiencies and compliance gaps.

New measles case with contacts to Auckland Airport
Health NZ says rapid immunity checks are taking place at Auckland Airport.

AI now integral to workplace routines & software decisions
A TrustRadius study reveals 95% of professionals use AI weekly, with 69% using it daily, reshaping workplace routines and software choices.

Manawatu Prison in lockdown after bomb threat
Police officers have arived at the scene.

How the viral Baby Shark video created a $400m business
Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.