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Lee Tamahori film and 'The Gone' dominate at NZ Screen Awards
The great and the good of Aotearoa's screen industry have been recognised in a glitzy event in Auckland.

Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegal lobbying
His attorney says the "sentence is completely disproportional" to the crimes he was convicted of, which were tied to the 1MDB scandal.

Semarchy appoints new executives to drive unified data platform
Semarchy appoints Natalie Hahn, Sacha Dawes, and AJ Cook to strengthen its unified data platform amid rising demand for trusted, high-quality data solutions.

People said we'd never last - Zeta-Jones and Douglas on 25th anniversary
"I love you today as I did then," Zeta-Jones, from Swansea, said in an Instagram post.

Portal26 launches GenAI tool for AI software cost control
Portal26 unveils GenAI Licence Intelligence module, helping firms oversee AI software licences, control costs, and maximise investment returns.

Eurovision changes rules after Israel voting controversy
There are new rules about government campaigns, as well as the number of votes each fan can cast.

Bitcoin Heading for Worst Month Since Crypto Collapse of 2022

What the stars wore to celebrate NZ screen's biggest night
Celebrities put their best foot forward at Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre as the NZ Screen Awards rolled out a night of glamour.

Cloudera enhances data access, automation & governance for AI
Cloudera's new platform update integrates AI automation and unified governance to enhance data access and support hybrid, multi-cloud enterprise environments.

Barracuda’s frontline predictions 2026: The battle for reality and control in a world of agentic AI
Barracuda predicts agentic AI will transform cybersecurity in 2026, highlighting risks like polymorphic malware and API misuse needing strict AI-focused protections.

Trump yet to speak to Starmer over BBC row
The prime minister also says an "independent trusted BBC is really important and should be defended".

Sber unveils open-source AI suite for Russian language & media
Sber launches an open-source AI suite including advanced Russian-language models for chat, speech, image, and video generation, fostering national tech growth.

AI spending rises but few firms deliver cost & revenue gains
Despite rising AI spending, only 5% of firms have achieved both cost cuts and revenue growth over two years, reveals Zero100 analysis of earnings calls.

Man who applied for almost 8000 jobs had been in prison in US
In October, Stuff published three stories about Robert Purchase.

F5 unveils BIG-IP v21.0 to boost AI data flow & security
F5 launches BIG-IP v21.0 to enhance AI data flow, security, and operational efficiency across hybrid and multicloud enterprise environments.

Wicked nail artist hopes success will boost craft
Shea Osei says it has been "meaningful" to see the film's fans recreate her designs.

ThoughtSpot launches StartupSpot to offer startups AI analytics
ThoughtSpot has unveiled StartupSpot, a programme offering early-stage firms AI analytics integration for USD $12,999 per year, aiding data-driven product features.

GNX+ update streamlines global internet service management
GNX has updated its GNX+ platform, offering enterprises a streamlined, single-screen solution to manage global internet services across 190+ countries.

Everyone’s talking about SASE. Few understand what it really takes
SASE unifies networking and security via cloud-based identity-led architecture, yet many firms struggle due to design flaws, not technology, in hybrid work's new era.

AI blindness is costing your business: How to build trust in the data powering AI
Many businesses overlook 'AI blindness', risking costly errors by trusting flawed data rather than ensuring a solid, trustworthy AI foundation.

Car crashes into home in Hamilton
One person was injured.