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Genetec launches Cloudrunner Mobile to boost field vehicle data
Genetec launches Cloudrunner Mobile app, offering law enforcement real-time vehicle data and alerts to boost field investigation efficiency and safety.

Locate Technologies debuts on NZX with Bitcoin-led treasury shift
Locate Technologies is the first New Zealand-listed firm to adopt Bitcoin as its main treasury asset after moving from the ASX to the NZX for a more supportive market.

Infamous Auckland pub’s pokies have spun for the last time
It’s already a bar with no beer. But after an “astonishing number” of serious incidents ? including a kidnapping, stabbings, a nunchuck attack and a manslaughter outside ? the gaming machines are going too.

Ericsson & Spiideo launch mobile video for remote sports venues
Ericsson, Spiideo, and Westbase.io launch a portable SmartCam with mobile streaming, enabling high-quality sports broadcasts from remote or temporary venues without fixed internet.

Norton launches Neo browser to boost AI-era online security
Norton has launched Neo, a free AI-native browser offering enhanced privacy and security against rising AI-driven online threats, now available worldwide.

Gradium secures USD $70 million to launch AI voice platform
Paris-based Gradium raises USD $70 million to launch an AI voice platform offering expressive, low-latency, multilingual voice interactions for enterprises and developers.

Verstappen kills off another Red Bull team-mate as ‘second driver curse’ strikes again
Six team-mates have been chewed up and spat out by Max Verstappen since the Dutchman was promoted to the full Red Bull team in 2016.

Akamai & Zuplo partner to enhance AccuWeather API delivery
Akamai and Zuplo have teamed up to enhance AccuWeather's API delivery, speeding access and boosting reliability of weather data worldwide.

Liam Lawson confirmed in 2026 Racing Bulls lineup
It will be the New Zealander's first full season competing for one team after starting 2025 in Red Bull and being demoted to Racing Bulls after two races.

Stack Overflow unveils AI Assist, merging community & AI advice
Stack Overflow launches AI Assist, blending community-verified answers with AI to enhance developer support and ensure accuracy in technical guidance.

Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll nears 1300
The torrential monsoon season deluges paired with two tropical cyclones dumped heavy rain across Sri Lanka, Indonesia's Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia.

Mapua prepares for the worst
The Mapua community has launched its new emergency preparedness plan which aims to ensure the community can look after itself in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.

Police seize 820kg of stolen pounamu in Dunedin raid, man arrested
Ngai Tahu welcomes swift action as further charges are considered

Christchurch mosque terrorist likely to give evidence at Court of Appeal hearing
The court will hear evidence on an extension of time for the terrorist to appeal his conviction and sentence in February next year.

Brightcove unveils AI-driven upgrades to boost live video reach
Brightcove launches seven AI-driven features, enhancing live video quality, translation in 50+ languages, and engagement for 150 trialling customers.

Enterprises to face major security & connectivity shifts by 2026
By 2026, enterprises must prioritise security, adopt Network-as-a-Service, and navigate data sovereignty to safeguard connectivity and business value globally.

Frustrations boil over in Dame Noeline Taurua territory
A special general meeting has been called within the Waikato Bay of Plenty zone over frustrations with Netball New Zealand and its leadership.

New Zealand authors get payouts in massive AI lawsuit
Award-winning author Catherine Chidgey’s books have been caught up in a class action in the US which saw Anthropic AI agree to pay up to $2.6b.

Nark: Solving a murder with no hard evidence, and a dead suspect
No forensic clues meant police relied on a bunch of criminals - many with dishonesty convictions and muzzled by a code of silence.