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Afterpay NZ profit more than triples on BNPL growth
Higher buy now, pay later income lifted Afterpay NZ's annual profit to NZD $3.5 million, despite a sharp rise in credit losses.

AMD extends AM5 support & launches new Ryzen chips
Longer upgrade paths and lower-cost gaming options are on offer, as AMD commits AM5 support through 2029 and adds two Ryzen 7 chips.

World Cup boosts All White after tough first season at Hollywood-backed Wrexham
A series of injuries to Liberato Cacace’s hamstrings and calves meant he only played in 13 of a possible 53 matches in his first campaign in Wales.

SAP New Zealand profit more than doubles on cloud growth
Cloud demand lifted SAP New Zealand's annual profit to NZD $17.4 million, more than double the prior year, as revenue rose nearly 16%.

Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge competitor survives night in leaking boat battered by swells
An official said trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge competitor Graeme Francis was only saved by his equipment and preparedness "for every eventuality".

Gartner Australasia profit dips as costs rise in 2025
Higher costs and a marginal revenue decline left Gartner Australasia with AUD $13.3 million pre-tax profit in 2025, down from AUD $14.0 million.

Maori academics, artists, educators awarded King's Birthday honours
Ngati Porou artist Riki Manuel and Maori disabilities advocate, Ronelle Baker and are amongst those honoured.

Five Great Ride cycling trails to receive funding to install e-bike charging stations
The government says adding charging stations will make trails more accessible for tourists and locals.

New Zealand’s fuel stocks ‘well above’ minimum as shipment of reserve diesel on its way
The country's fuel supply chain continues to operate smoothly, with baseline stocks remaining above minimum requirements.

IBM New Zealand profit rises despite revenue decline
Higher margins and lower costs lifted IBM New Zealand's profit even as annual revenue dropped 13.4% to NZD $111.9 million.

Alienware unveils 39-inch 5K OLED gaming monitor range
Prices and refresh rates are central as Alienware broadens its monitor range with a 39-inch 5K OLED flagship and cheaper curved LCD options.

Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16
Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from owning social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users.

FAMNZ dead
Two years after launching the Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) is shutting up shop.

AWS makes flat network design default for new data centres
It could cut router counts and power use as AWS rolls out a flatter design that keeps new data-centre builds simpler to wire.

PM Laauli says youth being 'used' by drug cartels after Samoans charged in Vietnam killing
Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt made the comments after two alleged Samoans hitmen were charged in Vietnam for gunning down a Sydney gang leader.

Proximus Global rises to Gartner CPaaS leaders group
The upgrade should boost Proximus Global's appeal to multinational buyers seeking compliant messaging, identity and network tools across markets.

South Island school's 'magic round' rugby aims to build grounded youth
A South Island 1st XV rugby "magic round" is being credited for breaking down geographical and social barriers for young men, a Christchurch school principal says.

Teen who died at beach doesn’t qualify for a memorial bench, mum told
An Auckland mum says she will keep fighting for a bench to be installed at a beach where her son died, despite the local board refusing her request.