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Operator XR launches portable VR counter-drone training
Operator XR unveils portable Interceptor VR training for counter-drone teams as defence spending rises and agencies seek faster preparation.

Two in five Aucklanders now born overseas as city’s population doubles
Auckland is on track to hit 2 million people by 2033, fuelled almost entirely by international migration as more locals head for the regions.

Netgear, Adtran earn exceptions from FCC’s router ban
The first cracks in the government’s router ban have appeared: many of Netgear’s routers are now exempted from the FCC’s rule banning the sale of foreign-made routers, and Adtran can ship its service routers, too. Netgear announced that it had earned a conditional approval from the FCC on Tuesday, and the...

Hitachi Vantara names ANZ partner award winners 2025 awards
Hitachi Vantara has honoured five Australia and New Zealand partners at its 2025 awards, as the vendor steps up channel investment amid AI readiness concerns.

Thryv launches AI lead tool for ANZ small businesses
Thryv has rolled out Thryv AI Lead Flow in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to help small businesses capture enquiries, score prospects and automate follow-up.

Slot fears Ekitike injury is 'really bad'
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Hugo Ekitike's injury 'looks really bad' after the France striker was taken off on a stretcher during Tuesday's Champions League loss to Paris St-Germain.

Can we afford to keep the UK safe?
Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'.

Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993
The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia said it would not abide by any agreements of the meeting in Washington.

Baby found under floorboards may have died 300 years ago
An inquest opens into the mysterious death of an unknown baby whose skeleton was found by builders.

UFOs and a Tardis - why unusual holiday stays are booming
It looks like a space craft has landed but it's one of a growing trend for quirky places to take a break.

Cafe inundated with calls after Google AI mixes up its phone number with local hospital’s
The Gemini AI tool has been serving up the phone number for Sopheze Coffee Lounge when they search Timaru Hospital’s phone number.

Honey exporter Comvita moves to recapitalise business with $30m of new shares
Comvita is offering up to $30 million of new shares at 65 cents each.

Ryman Healthcare's fourth quarter sales up 10 percent on last year
The retirement village operator's total sales for the three months ended March totalled 302.

Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell standing as New Zealand First candidate
Taine Randell is reportedly set to contest the Tukituki seat, currently held by National's Catherine Wedd.

The Boys actor Karl Urban on thrilling final season
Karl Urban says the antihero role can be physically taxing, but he thoroughly enjoys that part of filming.

Moana Pasifika confirm ‘heartbreaking’ exit from Super Rugby
The Pacific team formed in 2022 said it was no longer viable to continue because of financial, operational and strategic challenges.

Moana Pasifika to disband at end of Super Rugby season
The struggling Super Rugby Pacific side have been battling on and off the field.

Success over Spain - but how can England get best out of classy James?
How can Sarina Wiegman get the best from one of England's most talented footballers, Lauren James?

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use
NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.

The Israeli town on the frontline with Hezbollah
BBC foreign correspondent Nick Beake visits Metula, an Israeli town surrounded on three sides by Lebanon.