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BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security
BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.

SpaceX’s Lofty IPO Valuation Hinges on Big Bet on Outsize Growth

Apollo CEO says some AI fortunes may be lost

Rivian announces $2,500 Autonomy+ self-driving upgrade, reveals new AI chip to keep pace with rivals

Enterprises race to modernise asset management as digital demands rise
Enterprises ditch paper and patchwork systems for integrated, predictive asset platforms as digital transformation becomes imperative.

Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 18 December
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a search for a new coach for the PNG women's league team.

Regions must band together to avoid being pushed, Wellington mayor says
The region needs to plan a response to the call for simpler more cost-effective local government or risk changes being "imposed" upon them, Andrew Little says.

‘Two arsonists’: Labour MP torches Willis-Richardson debate, as Goldsmith questions Taxpayers Union logic
Jackson also called the Taxpayers’ Union a “fake union”.

DIA says illegal gambling dens using predatory loans to ensare the vulnerable amid crackdown
In some cases, people were forced to give up their cars and homes, the DIA says

Aussie band quits Spotify in protest, AI doppelgänger steps in
The fake account was recommended by Spotify's algorithms.

Why this Black Caps star can't play test cricket, but can golf with Ryan Fox
On Monday, Mitchell Santner was ruled out of the test series against the West Indies. On Friday night he will tee it up at the Chasing the Fox event.

Lindt rejects selling chocolate at discounters Aldi and Lidl

Wanted Fugitive Hid Out in Town's Nativity Scene. Then The Mayor Spotted Him

Ethiopia arrests 'indecently' dressed TikTok stars after awards ceremony

Rick Steves Recommends Visiting This Eerie Destination In Italy Full Of Ancient Bones

Yemen's head of UN-backed government urges separatists to pull back from recently-seized areas

Is Salah right to feel 'thrown under the bus'?
BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty takes a look at whether the Liverpool striker's claim is justified.

Landlord faces nightmare clean as £40k rent unpaid
Nevena Khediri says her tenant left her property in an "indescribable" state after her eviction.

We need to get back to smaller portions, health professor says
Some food outlets have been supersizing portion sizes and are at risk of Americanisation, Boyd Swinburn says.

These are the key AI players on the cover of Time's 'Architects of AI' magazine

Proofpoint named Leader in Gartner 2025 email security
Proofpoint crowned a Leader in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Email Security, topping rivals on Ability to Execute for a second year.

Pacific news in brief for 12 December
A round-up of news from around the region, including Fiji's non-resident ambassador presenting his letters of credence to Pope Leo.

Children being burnt by playground equipment sparks petition to parliament
Young children getting burnt on playground equipment led Renata Wiles to start the petition, calling lack of shade "crazy".

On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: One burnt Timaru Christmas tree
The Timaru District Council said the Christmas tree suffered significant fire damage on Thursday night.

Watch: Truck erupts in flames near Port of Auckland
Emergency services from Parnell arrived around 10.30pm to “a cab fully involved in fire” on Thursday.

School at centre of mouldy lunch dispute expected to release internal investigation findings
On Wednesday, the New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) report found it was unlikely that the distributor was at fault.

Smith needs to be England's heartbeat - Prior
Matt Prior says Jamie Smith needs to relish being the "heartbeat" of England's team and be up for "the fight" of trying to help the tourists recover from 2-0 down in the Ashes.