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2026 Technology Predictions for APJ
By 2026, APJ enterprises harness hidden internal data, embrace open virtualisation and mainstream isolated recovery to battle cyber risk.

'Speed dating' recruitment programme sees students get jobs
The initiative was developed to address the worsening manufacturing skills shortage at a time when the sector is facing a projected shortfall of 157,000 workers over the next five years.

Activists urge Vanuatu government to take 'decisive stance' on West Papua
West Papuan "freedom fighters and advocates" have formally submitted a petition to the Vanuatu government in which they express their concern, local media report.

Hemp industry rules loosened in sweeping law change
The announcement is being made by the Regulation Minister at the Hemp NZ Food Factory.

Czechs greenlight magic mushroom use from 2026

Germany to officially reject some Afghans waiting in Pakistan

Israel's Druze use AI to present to UN testimonies of 'sexual terrorism' against Syrian Druze women

German Cabinet advances bill to cut greenhouse emissions from fuels

Ukraine's naval drones are gunning for Russia's 'shadow fleet.' A security source says a tanker just suffered a critical hit.

The Secret Destinations Amex Says Will Be More Popular Than Bali by 2026

Not just pizza: Italian cuisine makes UNESCO list
UNESCO described Italian cuisine as a "cultural and social blend of culinary traditions" and a way of "caring for oneself and others, expressing love and rediscovering one's cultural roots".

Nine to Noon live: Growing crisis in welfare support revealed in major report
The report, based on more than 10,000 requests for assistance, said people from all walks of life, and all ages and ethnicities, are struggling to meet basic living costs.

Departing All Blacks assistant coach confirms next move
Jason Holland has traded a place on the All Blacks coaching staff for a job back at the Hurricanes.

Body found beside downtown Auckland landmark
Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Interest rates are ‘at the turn’ and now’s a good time to think about locking in for longer, says Westpac’s chief economist
On Tuesday, the bank said it was increasing its two to five-year rates by 30 basis points in the wake of the most recent OCR update.

A new open AI coding model is closing in on proprietary options
Open-weights Devstral 2 model scores 72% on industry benchmark, nearing proprietary rivals.

Children exposed to asbestos should be monitored long-term - public health experts
Researchers say regular monitoring will ensure the best chance of successfully treating cancers - which could take decades to emerge.

Concerns grown for missing Greymouth mother and her three children
Cadence and her three children aged 1, 10 and 12 are thought to be in the Christchurch area and possibly travelling with a man.

Australians lose AUD $432 each on fake online tickets
One in five Australians has been duped by fake online tickets, losing an average AUD $432 as scams surge ahead of the busy summer events season.

Person dies in Auckland CBD
Emergency services were called to the scene early this morning.

YouTube TV teases slimmed-down streaming bundles for 2026
YouTube TV is about to get skinny—that is, it’s set to add skinny bundles of live streaming TV channels next year, including a sports package with every ESPN network. More than 10 of these “genre-specific” bundles are coming to YouTube TV next year, but for now, YouTube is only revealing a few details about the...

Government launches 'one-stop shop' app
Judith Collins says the app will be "more secure than almost anything else you could think about".

Watch live: Hemp industry rules loosened in sweeping law change
The announcement is being made by the Regulation Minister at the Hemp NZ Food Factory.

‘We cannot continue like that’: Why Ruth Richardson says Nicola Willis is fudging the numbers
Lobby group the Taxpayers’ Union has launched a brand of fudge called 'Nicola’s Fudge'.