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Secure I.T. Environments unveils data centre accelerators
Secure I.T. Environments has launched Vertical Design Accelerators to speed data centre design, cut project risk and tailor sector needs.

AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules
AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.

Auckland FC v Central Coast Mariners: A-League clash, Polytec Stadium
Auckland FC head to Gosford to take on the eighth placed Central Coast Mariners.

One person dead in Palmerston North crash
It was reported around 12.30pm on Friday.

Person dies after serious crash in Palmerston North
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on Fitzherbert East Road, State Highway 56 around 12.30pm.

Taylor Swift reveals moment she broke down over Southport attack in new documentary
Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.

Small Cell Forum maps path to interoperable 5G NTN
Small Cell Forum sets out how small cell know-how and open interfaces could underpin interoperable 5G satellite and hybrid NTN networks.

Millions live in cold houses in Europe: Where is fuel poverty worst?

'One big family': Rescued hostage Noa Argamani thanks Nvidia for never forgetting Avinatan Or

Race to the ice: A global team’s mission to drill for answer to sea-level rise
An international group - including Kiwis - are in Antarctica set to make a third attempt at retrieving sediment samples to predict sea-level rise if the Earth warms by 2°C

Sutton's predictions v England Gaming star Daniel 'Stingray' Ray
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on England Gaming star Daniel 'Stingray' Ray - and AI - with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Passengers stuck on Interislander ferry Kaiarahi after 'steering problems'
Wellington harbourmaster Grant Nalder said there was an issue with the steering but the captain was in "full control of the vessel".

AI bubble cools as HR shifts to outcomes & new roles
AI boom gives way to realism as HR chases measurable outcomes, new AI chiefs emerge and skills outshine headcount in 2026 strategies.

Auckland FC skipper to return from bench as they face Central Coast Mariners
Follow live coverage of the A-League Men round eight match in Gosford.

‘Everyone’s a bit stressed’: Interislander turns back for Wellington after circling in Cook Strait
The Kaiarahi is heading back to Wellington.

Siemens study sets new benchmark for smart lab ventilation
Siemens’ PEARL study finds smart, precisely controlled lab airflow boosts safety, slashes energy use and validates digital twin design.

This 10TB cloud storage lifetime subscription that usually costs $2,900 is now $270
TL;DR: Internxt’s 10TB Lifetime Subscription just went on sale for $270 (reg. $2,900). Cloud storage usually means paying every month just to keep your files accessible, which adds up quickly. If you don’t want to be stuck paying rent for your files forever, it might be time to try a new platform. Internxt’s lifetime...

AI surge reshapes global data centre growth for 2026
AI-driven power demands will reshape 2026 data centre growth, spurring Nordic, Gulf and APAC hubs while straining UK skills.

Move over Larry: Maximus the PM's cat grabs Belgium spotlight

British porn star fined, faces imminent Bali deportation

Russia's wartime consumer boom is cracking as shoppers tighten their wallets

Kainga Ora’s outgoing CEO defends tougher approach to tenants, scaling back developments
In a sit-down with Stuff, Matt Crockett said the public housing agency was "asked to build less".

‘He had that same smirk’: Sister haunted by identifying brother killed in meth-fuelled crash
The driver who killed three people while high on meth could be free in four years — and families say that’s not justice.

Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins
The French-made role-playing game is named game of the year on a night of prizes and announcements.