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Blackpearl urges calm as AI agents shake SaaS models
Blackpearl boss urges calm as AI agents rattle SaaS, warning firms to focus on data, not features, as micro-competition intensifies.

Former MP Jackie Blue quits National to join Opportunity party
Jackie Blue has decided "to be the mentor" for Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong, her new party says.

We messed up with the Windows 12 article. What we got wrong and how it happened
Earlier this week, PCWorld published a roundup of Windows 12 rumors translated from PCWelt that does not meet our editorial standards. We’re deeply embarrassed by it, and I personally apologize that the article was published. It should not have been, but we’re keeping the article live (with an editor’s note...

Women own the most underrated skill in tech: Translation
As AI reshapes workplaces, women's overlooked gift for translating ideas into action is emerging as tech's most critical skill.

Former Lions and Scotland rugby star stripped of MBE
Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg received the award for services to rugby but pleaded guilty the following November to abusing his estranged wife, Gillian, over a period of five years.

Kiwi driver takes championship lead and pole for Melbourne SuperSprint
Reigning Bathurst 1000 winner Matt Payne jumps ahead of Broc Feeney in the standings.

New poll expected to put National only just above 2020 wipeout
The survey, conducted by Curia and due for release Friday, have National sitting at about 28%.

Britney Spears arrested in California
The popstar was arrested on Wednesday night, local time, by California Police on suspicion of driving under the influence.

House seriously damaged in overnight fire in Southland
Fire crews had to call for backup from another station due to the fire's intensity.

The hidden tax on women in tech: Masking, nervous systems, and sustainable performance
Women in tech pay a hidden tax of constant masking, draining their nervous systems and undermining true high performance at work.

A rival to the cheese roll? The story of the Hawke's Bay meatball
Unlike its celebrated southern cousin, this ball of meaty goodness has remained a local treat.

This International Women's Day, lean on proof (of skill, of impact and of potential)
This International Women's Day, experts urge proof of skills through hands-on practice to close confidence gaps and drive real career growth.

How women can build influence in critical tech roles
A woman charts a nonlinear path through telecom and data centres, showing how curiosity and courage can amplify female voices in tech.

Vanuatu's cabinet holds emergency meeting as Ambae volcano escalates
The country's National Disaster Management Office is monitoring volcanic activity, and authorities are urging residents to be ready to evacuate.

PC graphics cards are now nearly 100 percent Nvidia
When we think of the PC graphics-card market, we usually think of three players: Nvidia, AMD, and to a lesser extent, Intel. Those days are over. According to market data released by Jon Peddie Research, AMD’s market share in the PC graphics-card market has plunged to well under 10 percent. Intel...

Australian 'military assets' deployed to Middle East
Anthony Albanese told the Australian parliament the government has sent six crisis response teams to the region.

Why do some of us remember dreams and others say they 'don’t dream'?
Some medications, such as antidepressants and sedatives, can affect your dream recall. And timing plays a big role.

How do you know if your beach is okay to swim at?
How does the public know what's safe and what's not, especially when the official advice comes with caveats related to weather?