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Proofpoint unifies email & AI data security platform
Proofpoint unveils unified platform to secure email and govern AI data access, extending visibility across cloud and on-premises environments.

Golden Bay gold mine proposal pushing ahead 'without any genuine community consent', say locals
Two activists locked themselves to the main drilling rig at Sams Creek for about 12 hours during the weekend.

Independent review to look at Whanganui flight school facing $11 million loss
Councillors approved the review of the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy in Whanganui.

Wellington Airport completes major runway safety upgrade
The installation of new safety zones would help in the event of a plane accidentally overrunning the runway when taking off or landing.

Is fuel support package 'generous' or not enough?
The government announced it will give $50 a week to families who qualify for the in-work tax credit.

Wellington eyes direct flights to Asia after $35m runway upgrade
The Wellington region is the largest market in Australasia without a direct connection to Asia.

McCain to close Hastings vegetable processing plant by January 2027
It's not clear how many workers at the plant and growers this will affect.

Trend Micro renames enterprise unit TrendAI globally
Trend Micro has rebranded its global enterprise unit as TrendAI, centring strategy on its unified AI-powered security platform Vision One.

Banksy has been unmasked: What's that worth?
The biggest mystery in the art world has apparently been solved.

Who will be eligible to get an extra $50 a week as part of the fuel crisis package?
About 143,000 households would start seeing the full benefit in their bank accounts next month.

Orange heavy rain warnings issued for parts of North Island
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued around the top of the country.

US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers
There are almost no major brands of internet routers that are manufactured in the US.

Constructor debuts AI agent for eCommerce merchandising
Constructor unveils Merchant Intelligence Agent, an AI copilot to explain, optimise and automate eCommerce search and merchandising decisions.

Why it's going to get harder to win big on Lotto
It's Lotto's first "matrix change" in 19 years.

‘Our grandmother’s dream’: Police probe fire on Maori land
“My grandfather built this with his hands,” Jack Tana said.

A new stadium, and a booming economy, this region is ‘entering 2026 in a very strong position’
In just three days, Christchurch will finally get the keys to its $683 million stadium, a milestone nearly 15 years in the making.

Fuel prices to stay high for months, officials tell Labour
Chris Hipkins says officials are expecting the escalated price in fuel to go on for months.

Aimer Farming appoints Shane Nolan as Chief Revenue Officer
Aimer Farming names agritech veteran Shane Nolan chief revenue officer as it targets rapid growth for its AIMER pasture tool.

HPE Threat Labs spot industrialised cybercrime surge
HPE Threat Labs warns cybercrime now runs like big business, as AI-fuelled, industrial-scale attacks hammer government and finance.

Large commercial vehicles clogging South Auckland streets
Residential areas of Manurewa, Otara, Takanini, Manukau, Wiri, Papatoetoe and Papakura have seen an increase in trucks parked in their streets over the past year.

NZ government-backed initiative aims to power Pasifika youth in gaming and tech industry
A four-year programme, led by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, is offering scholarships for Pacific youth to enter gaming and tech jobs.

How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge
Managing 600+ SonicWall firewalls, Sourcepass turns routine upgrades into a strategic weapon for security, efficiency and client trust.