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Former charitable trust boss charged over alleged frauds worth $2.1 million
A former charitable trust chief executive faces criminal charges for allegedly misappropriating more than $2.1 million from three organisations.

‘Stressful, expensive and disappointing’: A neighbourhood tried to stop a development. The court case cost them dearly
When residents had concerns about new housing, they followed the council’s advice - and took the council to court.

AI adoption drives security spend but breaches persist
Rising AI adoption is driving higher security spend, yet most enterprises still suffer repeated breaches as risk outpaces new defences.

From video games to AI visibility: How women in tech can build authority through PR
From gaming roots to AI-era PR, women in tech can turn media visibility into authority, unlocking investors, customers and influence.

NZ spy agency put US far-right group Proud Boys on terrorist list despite not meeting threshold
The NZ Security Intelligence Service were ambivalent about the group being dropped from the list in 2025.

Knowledge equity in the age of AI: Moving from gatekeeper to orchestrator
As AI shifts from automating tasks to shaping decisions, leaders must share expertise generously to orchestrate, not gatekeep, knowledge.

New Relic names Michael Frendo CTO to drive AI observability
New Relic names veteran engineering leader Michael Frendo CTO to steer its AI-strengthened intelligent observability platform strategy.

Former All black Augustine Pulu to make Moana Pasifika debut against Chiefs
Augustine Pulu will return to his old hunting ground, where he had played for the Chiefs between 2012 and 2015.

‘Disappointment’: Jamie Joseph breaks silence after missing out on All Blacks job
Jamie Joseph has copped NZ Rugby's decision to overlook him for the All Blacks' coaching job on the chin.

Women in tech: curiosity, courage & backing yourself
On IWD 2026, a senior tech leader urges women to back themselves, embrace 'squiggly' careers and bring their own seat to the table.

Breaking the algorithmic glass ceiling: How AI can shape a more inclusive future for women leaders
AI is reshaping who rises at work; without deliberate governance it could entrench bias or unlock a fairer future for women leaders.

Innovation scales through ecosystems and leadership scales through people
As AI, cloud and networking reshape tech, HPE says ecosystems and inclusive leadership are key to unlocking innovation and women's progress.

One click, 10 years gone: The cost of a social media mistake
While Cheyanne Figueroa slept, Meta erased a decade of her life.

Echo buys BMS to build end-to-end tech lifecycle group
Echo acquires BMS to create an end-to-end tech lifecycle group, expanding reuse and e-waste recycling services across New Zealand and Australia.

Closing the gender digital divide: Why women's voices must shape connectivity policy
As Asia Pacific races ahead on 5G, experts warn women risk being left offline unless their voices shape digital policy from the start.

Moa Point wastewater plant replacement equipment not yet ordered, Wellington Water says
Last month, a fault at the wastewater plant caused it to shut down, sending up to 70 million litres of untreated sewage into the sea each day.

Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.

Getting comfortable with discomfort: Advancing female leadership in technology
Female leaders say embracing discomfort and broadening ideas of who belongs in tech is vital to unlock innovation and gender-balanced leadership.

Patched gang member charged over ‘disgusting’ assault on couple over burnouts
The arrest comes after a weekend of violence that shocked the quiet rural community of Matangi and left a husband and wife with "life-changing" injuries.

CNMI leaders divided over US-Israel strikes on Iran
The territory's leaders and business figures have reacted with a mix of support and concern after the United States joined Israel to bomb Iran.