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AppDirect acquires Tackle.io to unify cloud marketplace sales
AppDirect is acquiring Tackle.io to unite cloud marketplace sales, enhancing B2B tech commerce across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and private channels.

Siemens unveils cloud-based Simcenter X suite with AI & HPC
Siemens launches Simcenter X Advanced, a cloud-based AI-powered engineering simulation suite with HPC access, boosting collaboration and design optimisation.

Tax change could leave family businesses with bigger bills
Inland Revenue is planning to crack down on how owners of companies can take loans.

Former Premier League goalkeeper, ESPN pundit Shaka Hislop reveals ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer diagnosis
The 56-year-old Hislop, who also played in the Premier League for West Ham and Portsmouth, said he had been diagnosed with a “fairly aggressive” form of the cancer around 18 months ago and it had now spread to his pelvic bone.

Springboks coach responds to World Cup draw: 'New Zealand's going to have a tough time'
Rassie Eramus does not believe that it’s a given that the Springboks and All Blacks will meet in the quarterfinals.

Night market stallholders report drop in sales after controversial move
The council trialled moving the night markets to save $200,000 in costs, enable earlier summer trading, and address health and safety concerns.

Fast following my arse!
I don't think CAA NZ understands the meaning of the phrase "fast follower" even though they use it.

Was Harry referencing Trump in joke for Late Show sketch?
Prince Harry appeared in a sketch with Stephen Colbert, auditioning for a "Christmas prince" film role.

Blaze reveals big cannabis operation inside Auckland home
When police were called to reports of a house fire in Auckland, they came across a lot more than they bargained for.

Springbok Etzebeth banned for 12 weeks over eye gouge
South African double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Wales' Alex Mann on Saturday.

Business leaders call for AI that boosts collaboration, not silos
A survey reveals 81% of business leaders want AI tools that enhance teamwork, as current individual-focused AI limits collaboration and ROI globally.

Adder Intelligence uses AI to transform NZ recruitment process
JobAdder's new AI, Adder Intelligence, simplifies recruitment in New Zealand by automatically identifying top candidates and cutting hiring time by 67%.

Are pohutukawa trees flowering early this year? A botanist explains
Flowering pohutukawa trees are the sign summer is here - and many we have seen are already in full bloom. But is that unusual?

Was the MP’s expulsion valid? Law professor says Te Pati Maori constitution lacks clarity
Law Professor Andrew Geddis also said a power struggle was under way within the party, which could be the king maker at the 2026 election.

School at centre of mouldy food incident launches internal investigation
Principal Dr Peggy Burrows said she was “dismayed that such comments could be made by senior officials when the Food Safety Authority investigation is incomplete”.

Mountain biker says they're no threat to nesting karearea after track vandalism
Tracks on Matairangi/Mt Victoria in Wellington have been vandalised this week, with a local rider saying it appeared to be a misguided attempt to protect nesting karearea.

Mortgage pain could return before Christmas
Fixed mortgage interest rates could start rising before Christmas because the economy’s direction is now up, economist Tony Alexander says.

Person hospitalised after car crashes into Auckland home
Hato Hone St John said they treated one patient in a moderate condition.