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Hundreds of items taken in 'high-value' museum raid
More than 600 artefacts from the museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection were taken.

Runware raises $50M Series A to help make image, video generation easier for developers

Mini PC myths busted: 4 things people get wrong
Mini PCs are so small that it’s understandable why some people think they’re an entirely different proposition to their standard-sized desktop cousins. I did for a while after I bought my mini PC. The reality, though, is that apart from the obvious difference in size they aren’t all that different....

Photo shows overflowing Indian river, not floodwaters in Sri Lanka

ASIC Finalizes Exemptions to Boost Stablecoin and Wrapped Token Distribution

South Sudan army to secure critical Heglig oilfield in Sudan war spillover

Eurovision crisis: Portuguese artists announce boycott if they win national contest

Cybersecurity, AI set to shake IT leaders in 2026
Cybersecurity threats and fast-evolving AI are set to be the biggest disruptors for global IT leaders in 2026, new research warns.

ThoughtSpot unveils AI agents to automate analytics
ThoughtSpot launches four AI agents to automate data modelling, dashboards and embedded analytics, pushing towards autonomous enterprises.

Armis, KODE & IntelliBuild unite to secure smart buildings
Armis, KODE and IntelliBuild join forces to fuse cybersecurity, analytics and governance, promising safer, smarter building portfolios.

Advancing our secure by design pledge: What’s new in SonicOS 7.3 and NSM 3.1
SonicWall’s SonicOS 7.3 and NSM 3.1 harden networks with secure-by-default passwords, auto patching and stronger encrypted management.

AI agents spark new identity security fears for 2026
AI agents with sweeping powers will trigger new identity security fears by 2026, as firms brace for over-privileged bots and poisoned models.

All Blacks star captures New Zealand Rugby’s most prestigious award
All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has been crowned the best rugby player in New Zealand for the second time.

AI projects face long delays amid rising security risks
AI rollout delays are stretching to a year as three-quarters of organisations report security incidents and governance gaps grow.

ACC petition for volunteer firefighters rejected by Parliament
Parliament has rejected a petition fighting to change ACC workplace legislation to include injured volunteer firefighters.

US phone imports from Samsung hub Vietnam hit lowest level since 2020

Oracle Drops on Disappointing Cloud Sales, More AI Spending

AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests
AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.

Sick of Windows 11’s bloat? These open-source tools fix it
Windows 11 comes with numerous applications by default that offer little added value for many users — but still take up memory, clutter the Start menu, and start additional background processes. This so-called bloatware includes pre-installed tools, trial versions, games, or optional components that enter the system without being requested. The...

2degrees begins 3G shutdown
2degrees will start shutting off 3G services on December 14, the telco has confirmed. 2degrees initially announced its intention to decommission 3G in July 2023.

Ardie Savea reigns supreme at New Zealand Rugby Awards
Ardie Savea has been named Player of the Year at the New Zealand Rugby Awards.

Industrial firms face AI growth drag from talent gaps
Industrial giants warn AI ambitions are stalling as severe talent shortages and ageing systems choke growth and sustainability goals.

A must-have: Microsoft Office is just $30
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 is $29.97 (MSRP $229) and includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. A lot of people get a new computer for Christmas, whether given as a gift or something you pick up for yourself. Once the excitement wears off, you still need the software that actually lets you...