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‘It could kill us all’: Elon Musk sends AI warning as he takes stand in blockbuster trial
The world’s richest person took the stand in a high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud between himself and former friends Sam Altman and Greg Brockman begins.

Rakuten & impact.com form affiliate marketing alliance
Rakuten International and impact.com have united affiliate and performance marketing assets in a bid to give advertisers clearer measurement and sales links.

Workers’ lives will be ‘materially worse’ after law change, MPs told
Part-time and shift workers have told MPs they’ll lose money under proposed leave entitlement changes - but the minister in charge says that’s unavoidable.

Disappointment as plans to commemorate victims of historic sexual slavery rejected
The Korean Garden Trust wanted to install a bronze sculpture and plaque for the 200,000 victims, known as 'comfort women', who were forced into slavery during the 1930s and 40s.

SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push
SAS adds a private-preview supply chain agent and other AI tools, backed by USD $1 billion investment, for manufacturing, retail and finance.

Ping Identity warns of AI agent authorisation risks
Ping Identity-backed research says enterprises need stronger runtime controls as autonomous AI agents expose gaps in authorisation and oversight.

Government clamps down on nitrous oxide as misuse becomes ‘serious public health concern’
The Government is strengthening regulation of nitrous oxide in a bid to cut down on recreational use.

SAS marks 50 years with focus on trusted AI growth
SAS marks 50 years by sharpening its push into trusted AI, as Jim Goodnight says the software group's focus remains on governance and accountability.

TUANZ seeks 'bold leadership' from government over AI worker training, national framework
A new report highlights concern about how AI-automated entry-level tasks, traditionally used to train junior staff, are disappearing.

Databricks appoints Davinia Simon as ANZ public lead
Databricks hires Davinia Simon as Senior Director and Public Sector Lead for Australia and New Zealand to boost government AI and data strategy.

Dilworth abuse inquiry: Man pleads not guilty to sexual offending
The arrest of the man in his 60s was the fourteenth in the police investigation.

Cloudflare flags surge in major internet outages worldwide
Cloudflare says major internet outages surged in Q1 2026, with shutdowns in Iran, Uganda and Congo, plus war, weather and power cuts worldwide.

Agiloft launches free Astra AI for contract analysis
Agiloft launches Astra with free AI contract analysis, promising legal, procurement, sales and finance teams data protection and usage-based access.

6% pay rise agreed for junior doctors
Union president Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith said reaching an agreement without having to take industrial action was "a huge win".

Billie Eilish puts Manchester at centre of new 3D concert film
Teaming up with filmmaking giant James Cameron, the superstar creates a unique love letter to her fans.

Hosking says team received TVNZ legal letter while probing slur allegation
The allegation relates to claims first aired earlier this week about a May 2025 drinks event in Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ office.

Fire in Massey University classroom prompts evacuations
Fire and Emergency NZ crews from as far as Papatoetoe were called to support the efforts.

SAS adds agentic AI tools to Customer Intelligence 360
SAS expands Customer Intelligence 360 with agentic AI tools for marketers, adding specialist agents to streamline journeys, searches and audience work.

Government cracking down on large nitrous oxide canisters as misuse continues to grow
The canisters will automatically be classed as psychoactive substances if they do not have a lawful use.