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-Infosys to acquire US firms Optimum Healthcare IT for $465 million, Stratus for $95 million
-Riding the GLP-1 boom, VITL lands $7.5M to overhaul cash-pay clinic prescribing

Three-tier system to replace NCEA unveiled
The Education Minister says consultation is now on for the six weeks so the public can have their say. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Thu 8:35am 

Intel’s new performance tool casts doubt on benchmark scores
A popular benchmark tool, Geekbench, says it will issue a warning when Intel’s new “Arrow Lake Refresh” desktop chips enable Intel’s new IBOT feature. Why? Because the benchmark vendor can’t be sure that scores reported with it can be considered trustworthy. Intel’s new Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop processors (also known... 
© 2026 PC World Thu 8:35am 

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Rob Brydon to star in unlikely house share comedy series
The Gavin and Stacey star has begun filming his latest project, Bill's Included. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Thu 8:05am 

Police forced to reveal Netflix is behind controversial Tom Phillips documentary
Police have been forced to reveal that Netflix will screen the reality TV show being made on Tom Phillips. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Thu 8:05am 

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‘Xbox Fullscreen Experience’ is now ‘Xbox mode’ for Windows
Microsoft isn’t great when it comes to branding. And the Xbox is ground zero for that — the original Xbox console has become iconic, but its names have become progressively worse with the Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Microsoft kept up the tradition with its Steam-style, gaming-focused... 
© 2026 PC World Thu 7:55am 

Harry Potter TV show: Everything we know so far
The HBO reboot, which is due in 2027, is a spin-off from the original books and the film franchise. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Thu 7:35am 

-Oldest dog DNA suggests 16,000 years of human companionship
-German union challenges Tesla works council election over threats
-South Africa's police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract
-I visited Japan for the first time. The trip was great, but I could've easily avoided these 5 mistakes.
-'I tried to help kids while on holiday but was held in jail'

HP unveils AI security tools for workplace PCs & printers
HP rolls out new AI-driven security and management features for commercial PCs and printers, including hardware defences against TPM bus attacks. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu 6:55am 

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-Meta, YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction lawsuit

Police cordon off part of central Nelson
Officers are responding to an incident in Grove Street in the central city. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Thu 8:55am 

More Split Enz shows announced as part of Forever Enz Tour
Hamilton and Christchurch have been added to the bill for shows at the start of May. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Thu 8:35am 

Briscoes Group trialling facial recognition tech
Trials are underway in Briscoes and Rebel Sports stores, the country's fourth big retailer to try it out. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Thu 8:15am 

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is here: Score the 10 best deals
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is finally here and we have a full week of crazy deals to look forward to. Kicking off on March 25th, the sale event will wrap up on March 31st, so you still have time to grab great deals. The only catch? Not all deals will last... 
© 2026 PC World Thu 8:15am 

‘Huge influx’ for Maadi Cup puts pressure on the pumps, locals worried about fuel supply
The annual rowing regatta at Lake Ruataniwha in Twizel this week is expected to draw up to 10,000 rowers and supporters to the area. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Thu 8:05am 

It's election year - let the lies, damn lies, and dodgy statistics flow
South Australia has a law around truth in campaign messaging that appears to have set a better tone. We ask if New Zealand should follow. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Thu 7:55am 

Rural-based carer, job applicant despair over lack of fuel support
High fuel prices are starting to bite for those based in rural areas needing to drive long distances for work or job interviews. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Thu 7:55am 

New needle exchange provider denies drug users are avoiding it
Advocates fear hepatitis C and HIV cases may rise in the South Island as some users avoid a new needle exchange service. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Thu 7:35am 

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AIA’s new product designed for life
While AIA’s new Cover for Life looks like a level premium product it is something different the company says. 
© 2026 Good Returns Thu 7:35am 

-Four arrested in Germany after Channel smuggling gang raids

Live: Heavy rain lashes upper North Island, rescue crews prepare
130mm of rain has already hit parts of Northland, with more than 24 hours of downpours around the country still ahead. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Thu 7:15am 

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