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Xero launches review over misconduct allegations about co-founder, former CEO Sir Rod Drury
Sir Rod Drury, the 2026 New Zealander of the Year, was the accounting software giant's chief until 2018.

WNBA breakthrough for Charlisse Leger-Walker hailed as Maori, Pasifika visibility moment
The 24-year-old guard from Kirikiriroa became the first Maori and New Zealand woman ever drafted into the league.

New Zealand monk missing from remote Scottish monastery may have had 'long term hypothermia', founder says
Justin Evans, originally from Christchurch is missing form a Scottish island.

Inde appoints Chris Beckett as technology strategist
Inde names Chris Beckett as Chief Technology Strategist to steer long-term roadmaps as New Zealand firms seek clearer guidance on investment and architecture.

Rolls-Royce launches new two-seater electric car
The company says it will create only 100 of its Project Nightingale in its Goodwood headquarters.

GitLab expands Google Cloud partnership for Vertex AI
GitLab deepens Google Cloud partnership so Duo Agent Platform users can tap Vertex AI models, while counting the spend against existing commitments.

Kiwibank customers 'unable to access' accounts as hundreds report problems
Hundreds of Kiwibank customers are reporting issues with their online banking on Wednesday morning.

UPS expands deployment of automated package sensors to improve tracking

Google sued by rival app store Aptoide over alleged monopoly

Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing?

Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo underway in Lakeland, drawing thousands for airshows and NASA aircraft

Orban And Putin Will Work To Sabotage Magyar’s Victory In Hungary Elections

AI readiness illusion as data controls lag, Cloudera says
Cloudera says most firms have embraced AI, but weak data governance, access controls and integration are still blocking real-world gains.

Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks
Cloudflare launches Mesh to give AI agents secure access to private networks across clouds, data centres and internal systems.

Prime poodle Anton makes history
A lean, long standard poodle with fantastically floofy pom poms is having a moment.

World Cup berth on the line as Football Ferns host PNG Bilums in the Oceania Qualifiers
Direct qualification to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil is up for grabs tonight as Papua New Guinea faces New Zealand in Auckland.

Caruso wins $9.3M funding, scales AI fund services
Caruso lands AUD $9.3 million from Icehouse Ventures and GD1 as Centuria joins 80-plus clients using its AI-native fund administration platform.

Inde wins ISO 27001 certification after security audit
Inde's security chief says the certification will boost customer confidence as the cloud services provider expands across Australia and New Zealand.

Lisa Carrington reveals she’s expecting her first child, says she’s ‘very lucky and very excited’
The eight-time Olympic gold medallist shared the news on Wednesday, saying she was due to give birth in September.

Nine times NZ sports stars turned their attention to politics
From rugby players to sprinters to rowers, sports stars have done the rounds over the years in being willing to put their hats into the political ring.

WatchGuard & HaloPSA integrate security tools for MSPs
WatchGuard and HaloPSA deepen ties to let managed service providers handle security alerts, licensing and billing from one workflow.

Why Is Ashlee Jenae’s Family Asking the Public for $50K When Her Fiancé Is Worth a Reported $45 Million?

Fonterra's Mainland Group sale lifts Pamu Farming's dividends to Crown by $10m
It comes after the historic sale of Fonterra's consumer brands business.

Lisa Carrington pregnant, still aiming to compete at LA Olympics
The country's most successful Olympian is pregnant with her first child.

Kiwibank hit by online outage
The bank says some customers are having problems accessing its app and internet banking.