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Almost $1.2 million invested into desexing dogs in Auckland and Northland
The government has invested nearly $500,000 into the programme, while the SPCA has contributed a further $700,000 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Wed, 18 Mar 1:25pm 

Blackpool, Ipswich, Milton Keynes among nine finalists for UK City of Culture 2029
The nine-strong longlist of cities will receive a £60,000 boost of funding to develop a full bid plan. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Wed, 18 Mar 1:15pm 

Ubuntu snap flaw lets local users hijack root access
A flaw in default Ubuntu snap setups lets local users hijack root access after a 10-30 day timing window tied to temporary file cleanup. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed, 18 Mar 1:05pm 

Why brand visibility is the most critical metric in today's AI-driven world
As AI transforms search, traditional marketing metrics lose clout, making always-on brand visibility the new make-or-break advantage. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed, 18 Mar 1:05pm 

Cisco and Nvidia unveil new secure AI edge framework
Cisco and Nvidia launch a secure AI edge framework to push low-latency inference from data centres into hospitals, factories and networks. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed, 18 Mar 1:05pm 

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned
The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent." 
© 2026 BBCWorld Wed, 18 Mar 1:05pm 

Rapid7 adds Platinum tier, streamlines partner deals
Rapid7 unveils a new Platinum partner tier and two-route deal model to simplify channel engagement and boost managed security growth. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed, 18 Mar 12:45pm 

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NZTA reverses hundreds of speeding fines over ‘confusing’ signage
Motorists had received fines for driving above 30kph in the variable speed zone. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Wed, 18 Mar 12:35pm 

-Lessons from Iran’s brain drain: Expert warns emigration puts Israel’s security at risk
-Peru’s prime minister resigns ahead of congressional confirmation vote
-Why is petrol more expensive in Germany than most places in the EU?
-Former City of Elmira Mayor Jim Hare passes away

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Commvault Cloud brings in-country data protection to NZ
Commvault extends its cloud data protection platform to New Zealand, promising in-country sovereignty, faster recovery and unified resilience. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed, 18 Mar 12:25pm 


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‘No need for fuel restrictions,’ minister says, as NZ’s supply drops
New Zealand has 49 days worth of petrol, diesel and jet fuel either in the country or on ships and on its way here. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Wed, 18 Mar 1:25pm 

Netskope launches unified platform for AI security
Netskope unveils Netskope One AI Security, a unified platform to tackle shadow AI, data leakage and model attacks across enterprises. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed, 18 Mar 1:05pm 

Nintex unveils AI tools for governed business workflows
Nintex debuts Agent Designer and Orchestration to embed governed AI agents into business workflows, blending autonomy with compliance. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed, 18 Mar 1:05pm 

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MSI unveils XpertStation WS300 for deskside AI power
MSI's XpertStation WS300 brings Nvidia Grace Blackwell AI supercomputing to the desk, targeting trillion-parameter models off-cloud. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed, 18 Mar 1:05pm 

Dell & Nvidia bring secure local AI agents to desktops
Dell and Nvidia pair Pro Max desktops with OpenShell and NemoClaw to run always-on local AI agents with stricter security controls. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed, 18 Mar 12:55pm 

GitHub backs Alpha-Omega with fresh open source funds
GitHub joins tech giants in a USD $12.5 million Alpha-Omega push, boosting AI-powered defences for critical open source software. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed, 18 Mar 12:45pm 

‘Why are you out to get me’: Reporter reveals emotional confrontation with Aussie cricket star
The Western Australia allrounder reportedly became emotional and confronted a reporter after being questioned about his recent batting form. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Wed, 18 Mar 12:35pm 

Auckland fertility clinic apologises after frozen embryos go missing
The clinic has confirmed no other patients were impacted and no embryos were transferred to others. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Wed, 18 Mar 12:35pm 

CrowdStrike expands Nvidia AI security with new tie-ups
CrowdStrike deepens Nvidia-centred AI security push with new tie-ups linking Falcon to WWT's AI lab and Nebius' full-stack AI cloud. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed, 18 Mar 12:25pm 

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