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Streaming platform Twitch added to Australia's teen social media ban
It joins other platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat in the ban that starts next month.

Jetstar flights to ban use of portable power banks on all flights, Air New Zealand looking into it
Along with using or charging power banks during a flight, passengers on Jetstar flights would only be allowed to take up to two power banks with them in cabin baggage.

Graduate job roles under threat from AI, PwC boss says
The accountancy giant says artificial intelligence will eventually lead to fewer entry-level positions at the firm.

Person critically injured in three-vehicle crash on busy Auckland road
Emergency services are still at the scene of the crash in Auckland's Epsom.

Police seek witnesses to fatal crash near Timaru
The incident followed a separate crash nearby that backed up traffic on SH1 on Thursday.

Kapiti Coast man jailed for nine years for possessing 'some of the worst content known'
The Kapiti Coast man had more than 30,0000 objectionable photos and videos on five different electronic devices.

Watch: Liam Lawson goes off the track in first practice in Las Vegas
Liam Lawson posted the 13th fastest time as Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc sets early pace.

Police investigating group fighting with weapons in Far North
Police were called to an address on De Merle St just after 12.30pm on Friday.

Police called to incident in Christchurch suburb
Police received a report of a person making threats at a property on Olliviers Rd.

JFrog launches Shadow AI Detection to boost enterprise oversight
JFrog launches Shadow AI Detection to help enterprises monitor and control unauthorised use of AI models, boosting security and regulatory compliance.

Tanium & ServiceNow partner to drive automation in IT security
Tanium and ServiceNow have partnered to enhance IT security and automation by integrating real-time endpoint intelligence with AI-driven workflows.

Maori ethnic population nears one million
Latest estimates from Stats NZ show around 932,000 people, or 18 percent of the population, identify as Maori.

Professional headsets essential for productivity in hybrid workplaces
By 2026, 94% of businesses will adopt professional headsets to boost productivity and communication in hybrid workplaces, says Frost & Sullivan.

New farrowing crates rules at piggeries progress, amid undercover footage release
Animal welfare activists, public submitters and the associate agriculture minister are still at odds around the use of farrowing crates and mating stalls at pig farms.

Jetstar flights to ban use of portable power banks on all flights, Air New Zealand looking into it
Air New Zealand are also looking into the matter after a slew of Australian airlines announced the ban.

One in hospital after rescue at Bethells Beach, Auckland
The person was part of a group that got into trouble at the west coast beach.

Meet credential auditor: Take control of credential sprawl with automated discovery and dontrol
SonicWall Credential Auditor offers automated discovery and continuous monitoring to help firms control credential sprawl and boost identity security proactively.

‘So lucky’: Students pay tribute to ‘incredible teacher’ after fatal Fiji accident
The death of a beloved Auckland maths teacher has sent shock waves through the Chinese community.

Times in recent weeks when coalition differences have surfaced
With the 2026 election less than a year away, differences between the three coalition parties are coming to the surface.

Solace launches partner programme to boost agentic AI & data integration
Solace unveils partner programme to aid firms in adopting agentic AI and real-time data tech, driving enterprise innovation and productivity gains.

Government quietly rejects advice to set more ambitious 'net negative' emissions goal
The decision to retain the 2050 net-zero target ignores Climate Change Commission advice that New Zealand can, and should be, doing more.