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Skillsoft names Bernard Barbour as new tech chief
Skillsoft appoints Bernard Barbour as Chief Technology and Product Officer to drive AI-led evolution of its Percipio skills platform.

Auckland FC out to keep perfect Oceania Pro League start going against Bula
Follow live coverage as Auckland FC face Bula FC in round three of the Oceania Pro League at North Harbour Stadium.

Altimetrik named major contender in Everest Group QE assessment
Altimetrik has been named a major contender in Everest Group’s latest PEAK Matrix for enterprise quality engineering services.

Say bye-bye to ads and malware on 9 devices for just $40
TL;DR: For a one-time $39.99 (MSRP $169.99), the AdGuard Family Plan lets you block ads, protect privacy, and secure up to nine devices for life. Online ads have gotten louder, sneakier, and harder to avoid—and that’s before you even factor in trackers, malicious sites, and kid-unfriendly content. AdGuard Family Plan is designed to clean all...

Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.

IT issue means Hutt Hospital nurses underpaid says Union
The payroll system went down on Wednesday, meaning staff were unable to check whether they have been paid correctly.

ChatGPT drives bulk of enterprise generative AI data risk
Harmonic finds six genAI apps drive 92.6% of enterprise data exposure risk, with ChatGPT alone responsible for more than 70% of cases.

Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud
Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.

The troops on high alert to fight alongside Nato

NZTA, police block Brian Tamaki’s plans to march across Auckland’s Harbour Bridge
The Freedom and Rights Coalition organised the march for January 31; however, the police have announced they will no longer facilitate it.

Visionplatform.ai adds AI agents to Milestone XProtect
Visionplatform.ai adds on-premise AI agents to Milestone XProtect, turning security control rooms into decision-support environments.

‘Holy sh.., it's gonna be close’: Near miss captured on dashcam
Angus Hamilton was transporting a tiny home on an oversize vehicle when he witnessed the closest call he’s seen in a long time.

Run one prompt, get multiple AI answers at once—just $80 for lifetime access
TL;DR: ChatPlayground AI is on sale for $79.99 (MSRP $619) and lets you run one prompt across multiple AI models at once. If you use AI regularly, you already know the problem: different models give very different answers, and switching between platforms wastes time. ChatPlayground AI solves that by putting the world’s top AI...

SEON posts rapid growth & raises USD $80m Series C
SEON posts over 80% ARR growth, boosts API usage 250% and secures USD $80 million Series C to scale AI-powered fraud and AML platform.

March planned across Auckland Harbour Bridge has permit declined
The event is being organised for 31 January by the Brian Tamaki-associated Freedom and Rights Coalition.

BioCatch warns AI agents will supercharge online fraud
BioCatch warns AI shopping agents will turbocharge online fraud, urging banks and retailers to distinguish helpful bots from criminal misuse.

Police rescue underway near Gisborne after slips block SH2 in Waioeka Gorge
Multiple slips are blocking the road in the Waioeka Gorge, where some people remain trapped.

Prometheus Group buys Webalo to boost frontline AI
Prometheus Group has bought Webalo to fuse AI asset management with frontline worker tools, promising real-time industrial data flows.

Can Europe's military spending revive economic growth?

Yemen’s Saudi-backed government appoints new prime minister

Sir Tim Shadbolt remembered as 'absolutely extraordinary' by family in public service
Asha Dutt raised the treatment of Sir Tim during his final term in 2019, saying he would be proud.