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Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work
The Snapchat owner is laying off around 16% of staff and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles.

KPMG & INSEAD launch AI governance principles for boards
KPMG and INSEAD urge boards to tighten AI oversight as they warn that weak expertise could leave directors exposed to rising risk and scrutiny.

Friend saw restaurant owner washed out to sea after being rolled by wave at notorious fishing spot
A restaurant owner was swept into the sea after being struck by a large wave while fishing from rocks at a notorious South Island location.

'Everything is linked': The unexpected way the flu jab could save your life
Experts say getting your influenza vaccine this season could slash your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Mayoral candidate allegedly failed to file election expenses and donations
Six-time mayoral candidate and cannabis activist Blair Anderson allegedly failed to file election expenses and donations during a recent political bid.

This eGPU finally unlocks full desktop performance — with a catch
I’ve been dreaming of an ideal mobile-to-docked desktop setup for over a decade now. Get an ultraportable laptop with a good processor and plenty of RAM, then plug it into an external GPU when I’m at my desk to turn it into a gaming machine. So far, that dream has...

Recover, Prosperity Textile Partner on Scalable Recycled Cotton Denim

Germany gives a further €212 million for aid to Sudan

Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya

German Chancellor Merz: Flying less is not an option for Lufthansa

France's Gulf veteran minehunter patrols Channel

BBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings
Interim Director General Rhodri Talfan Davies revealed the news to staff on Wednesday,

Denodo study flags trust gap in agentic AI adoption
Denodo survey finds real-time data, security and context are the main barriers as firms struggle to trust agentic AI at scale.

Madonna announces sequel to Confessions On A Dancefloor album
The pop star confirms the follow-up to her classic 2005 album will be released in July.

Why Moana Pasifika’s demise thrusts more change on Super Rugby and Ardie Savea
ANALYSIS: The ripples from their predicament were quickly hitting shores around the islands once the embattled franchise pulled the plug on its own future.

‘Everybody’s suffering’: Truckies grit their teeth as fuel costs jump from $700 a tank to $2100
Increased diesel prices are having a “huge impact” on trucking companies but the real victims, they say, are the general public who will be forking out more for everything.

‘Very, very tragic’: Hunter killed after being mistaken for an animal
A hunter died on Friday night in the Ruahine Ranges near Dannervirke.

Three-night odyssey of mud, rain, bitter cold, falling trees and landslides
A woman’s remarkable three-night odyssey of survival and attempt to save her partner in Cyclone Gabrielle has been recounted to a coroner.

Liner launches Figure Generator for academic research
Liner adds Figure Generator to Scholar platform as Chief Executive Officer Luke Kim says researchers can now turn evidence into visuals in one workflow.

Trustifi adds AI video training for MSP phishing drills
Trustifi rolls out AI-powered training videos for managed service providers, turning real phishing emails into branded simulations inside one dashboard.

Anker’s travel-friendly 45W GaN charger drops to $30
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