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Affinda unveils no-code AI agent for document integration
Affinda rolls out a no-code AI Integration Agent to link its document platform with 2,800+ business systems using natural language prompts.

Workday unveils Sana, an AI hub for HR, finance & apps
Workday launches Sana, a conversational AI hub to search, act and automate workflows across its HR, finance tools and third-party apps.

Fire and Emergency postpones decision on cutting 140 jobs
It has proposed to cut 140 positions and make changes to 700 roles.

Four teens charged after burglary and high-speed chase in Auckland
Two of the accused needed hospital treatment following the incident, police say.

Consumers 'nervous' about economic outlook amid war in Middle East
The longer the war goes on, the longer the economy will see disruptions and lead to more pressure on households, Westpac's senior economist says.

English club snaps up ex-Crusaders coach
Robbie Deans, a former All Black who later coached the Crusaders and the Wallabies, is poised to join the Harlequins club’s coaching ticket.

Watch: Car launches airborne in Auckland crash, one seriously injured
A car was filmed launching off a berm and going airborne before crashing into two stationary cars in Hillsborough on Monday.

Back in the world of Levels 1-4. Here’s the fuel-alert-levels and when we might need them
The National Fuel Plan, which was developed by fuel companies, central and local government and released in 2024, lays out a response framework for the fuel sector when things go wrong.

Starmer Turns His Attention To Ukraine (Or Tries To)
Zelenksy comes to parliament, as Trump hits out at Starmer (again).

Beach rape 'cynical, predatory, callous', court told
Three men, who are asylum seekers, deny raping a woman on Brighton beach.

SailPoint launches Shadow AI tool to rein in staff use
SailPoint debuts Shadow AI Remediation to monitor and block risky staff use of unsanctioned generative AI tools in real time.

SentinelOne names Jason Duerden ANZ area vice president
SentinelOne appoints Jason Duerden ANZ area vice president to drive cyber growth in government, critical infrastructure and AI security.

Governments to deploy AI agents, tighten oversight by 2029
Most governments will lean on AI agents for routine decisions by 2028, with stricter explainability and human oversight baked in by 2029.

DLSS 5 backlash: Nvidia’s CEO says gamers are ‘completely wrong’
In just a day, Nvidia’s DLSS 5 technology has become the hot button for most of the PC and gaming world. Now Nvidia’s chief executive has weighed in, claiming that everyone is “completely wrong” about the technology. At a question-and-answer session at Nvidia’s own Game Technology Conference, Nvidia chief executive Jensen...

Up to 200 properties ‘may be directly affected’ by proposed Wellington link road
About 200 properties in northern Wellington suburbs and Lower Hutt’s Petone could join two reserves in the firing line of a proposed Petone to Grenada road.

Willis says Asian refinery supply issues may cause disruption here
Nicola Willis says the Government is working with fuel companies in the event that Asian oil refineries don’t have enough oil to be producing for exports.

Nonsense to say Spurs players don't care - Van de Ven
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven says it is "the biggest nonsense" to suggest the club's players do not care about the team's current plight.

I must have done things wrong if fans not happy - Slot
Head coach Arne Slot says he "must have done a lot of things wrong" for Liverpool fans to be "frustrated" at their recent form.