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SAFE acquires Balbix to launch unified AI cyber risk platform
SAFE has acquired Balbix to launch a unified AI cyber risk platform, linking vulnerabilities and business impact for real-time risk management.

Gareth Morgan happy feral cat 'crime family' now on Predator Free 2050 hit list
Not a fan of letting cats wander where they please, he is thrilled the government has stopped "pussyfooting" around the issue.

Pacific climate leaders 'deeply disappointed' as Australia loses bit to host COP31
Australia and the Pacific had most of the support to host the UN climate meeting, but the process meant there was no resolution from the months-long stand-off with Türkiye.

25-1! Wales longer odds to beat the All Blacks than Jake Paul to KO Anthony Joshua
Steve Tandy is not as bullish as his second-rower Dafydd Jenkins about Wales’ chances against New Zealand and who can blame him when you look at the odds?

Pontoon plan riles rowers, and harbourside residents alike
Plans for pontoons in a picturesque part of Tauranga Harbour have rowers and harbourside residents riled up.

Israeli arrested in espionage plot, accused of carrying out missions for Iranian agents

EU, South Africa sign clean trade pact before Johannesburg G20 summit

Israeli strikes across Gaza undermine fragile ceasefire, Qatar and Saudi Arabia warn

COP30 climate talks evacuated after fire breaks out

Iran stepping up harassment, threats on nationals in Germany, opposition group says

Best Amazon Black Friday laptop deals 2025
Amazon’s kicking off its Black Friday deals early this year with discounts on laptops from popular brands like Dell, HP, and Microsoft. Honestly? These will probably be the best laptop discounts you’ll see all season. Whether you’re looking for a powerful gaming machine that can keep up with the latesttriple-A...

New Zealand motorists face new road user charges & compliance tests
By 2027, 3.5 million petrol vehicles in New Zealand will join the road user charges system, raising concerns over driver compliance and administrative challenges.

Windows PCs have a secret ‘last resort’ emergency restart button
Is nothing working on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer? Is an application hanging, or is your PC unresponsive? Many people will reach for the hallowed Ctrl + Alt + Del keyboard shortcut, which has been used since the earliest days of DOS to revive a frozen computer. You can...

AI & data sharing unite NZ power firms to boost grid resilience
Four major New Zealand power firms unite with Google X's Tapestry project to use AI for smarter grid inspections, boosting resilience for 510,000 customers.

Pharmacists pick up 1257 mistakes in prescriptions in a week
Pharmacists reported 1257 problems in prescriptions in just a week.

Concerned parents drop off potenitally contaminated coloured play sand at Auckland Council drop sites
Bags of potentially asbestos-laced children's play sand is being dropped off at designated centres around Auckland.

AI transforms New Zealand jobs as entry-level hiring slows
A study shows 87% of New Zealand firms face AI-driven job changes, with entry-level hiring slowing and a growing focus on reskilling and AI training.

Devastating: Phoenix lose two key players to season-ending ACL injuries
Wellington Phoenix have lost Tessel Middag and Alyssa Whinham to season-ending ACL injuries.

Building supplies store hit by development crunch, says owner
A fourth-generation Martinborough businessman says his Mitre 10 store’s bottom line has been affected by development restrictions in the district.

CData, Microsoft unlock broad MCP data connectivity
CData's Connect AI now enables Microsoft Copilot Studio agents to access and act on live data from 350+ enterprise systems, boosting AI-driven business insights.

Jade Software to acquire Contec, boosting SaaS & dairy focus
Jade Software to acquire Contec, enhancing its SaaS portfolio and boosting annual revenue by up to 25% through expansion in global dairy supply chain software.