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Health NZ confirms another major tech outage
A union says crumbling systems put staff and patients at risk, however, Health NZ disagrees.

Demon unfazed by nightmare draw
Alex de Minaur is asked about his incredibly difficult Australian Open draw.

Newo.ai, IONOS launch AI receptionist for small firms
Newo.ai and IONOS have launched a plug-and-play AI receptionist, promising SMEs 24/7 call handling, missed lead recovery and quick setup.

Skilled migrants on path to residency warned status may change
Migrants told their jobs were skilled may find that's no longer be the case.

Tonga, Cook Islands false flags common among Russia's shadow fleet - Analyst
At least 10 sanctioned vessels tracking in the East China and South China seas are falsely flying under the flag of Tonga.

Siemens buys ASTER to boost PCB test design software
Siemens buys French PCB test software specialist ASTER to embed shift-left design-for-test tools into its Xpedition and Valor platforms.

Make Microsoft’s CEO cry by installing Chrome’s ‘Microslop’ extension
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says we shouldn’t think of LLM output as “slop.” You know, AI-generated content, the thing that’s making the internet worse in every measurable way, and causing consumer electronics prices to skyrocket? So it would be a real shame if you installed an extension in your browser...

Ed Sheeran set to rock Auckland on first night of tour
The UK singer-songwriter is playing two shows at Go Media Stadium, before heading to Wellington and Christchurch.

Open AI launches ChatGPT Translate to take on Google
Open AI has launched ChatGPT Translate, a standalone translation tool designed to challenge Google Translate. The translations are done using AI, which means that you should expect them to be less accurate than if you hired a professional translator. If you wish, you can also change the style of the translation to...

Foyer unveils Thine, an ambient AI for in-person chat
Foyer has launched Thine, an iOS “ambient AI” that quietly learns from in-person chats to nudge users on decisions and priorities.

Whangaparaoa rock pools 'stripped bare' by sea life gatherers, resident says
One resident has seen several hundred people beach-combing at Army Bay, and says groups are there almost every day.

Why Alcaraz is keeping his rivals guessing
Carlos Alcaraz avoids divulging any of his off season secrets after defeating Alex de Minaur in an exhibition match.

Governments go anti-tech
"Technology for me but not for thee" would seem to be the mantra of a growing number of Western governments who seem more intent on controlling their populations rather than serving them.

AI translation outpaces governance in defence work
AI translation is racing ahead in defence-adjacent work, as new survey data warns governance and consistency are struggling to keep up.

‘BodySnatcher’ flaw lets hackers hijack ServiceNow AI agents
‘BodySnatcher’ bug let attackers hijack ServiceNow AI agents to mimic users and create backdoor admin accounts on on-premise systems.

61 shops announce closures in 10 days: Will liquidation numbers get worse before they improve?
While economic improvement is on the horizon, there are warnings that the number of businesses closing could get worse before it gets better.

After an epic journey around Australia, the Riley family's world was shaken
A hundred years ago two missionaries lapped Australia in a tiny car with barely the power of a ride on mower. An Aussie family followed their journey. It's the best memories they have.

Vital Windows 11 certificates are expiring: how to check if you’re affected
Microsoft has recently begun replacing expiring Secure Boot certificates on eligible Windows 11 systems running 24H2 and 25H2, according to a report by BleepingComputer. Secure Boot is an important security feature that prevents malicious software from running during system startup. It is part of Windows’ UEFI/BIOS and compares the digital signatures...