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Stats NZ's most valuable source of official data to get $58m makeover
The upgrade should speed access for researchers, easing long delays in using the IDI to analyse education, health and income data.

'Massive' waves on Wairarapa coast, wind gusts of 137km/h
At the settlement of Ngawi, big waves swept into a normally sheltered bay.

Tasmanian devil on the loose in Gold Coast after making 'abnormally large leap'
More than a dozen staff and specialists have spent the past week in a frantic search for the marsupial, using drones and dogs.

AI could drive advances that solve the problems it brings, computer scientist suggests
Higher electricity demand from artificial intelligence could be eased if it speeds up more efficient solar panels, batteries and chips.

Pax8 brings Beyond conference to Sydney in APAC push
More than 800 managed service providers are expected in Sydney as Pax8 seeks to deepen its Asia-Pacific presence with a regional conference.

Ambulance medicines to be funded by Pharmac
Ambulance medicines have historically been funded separately, with providers buying the medicines they need with funding they receive.

Watch: Mixed reception for Donald Trump in history-making NBA Finals appearance
Donald Trump is at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

Injured worker’s claim against construction company fails
After spending three months in hospital, Weidong Zhou has lost a claim that he was an employee entitled to protections under employment law.

Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.

Apple pitches a more personal, easier-to-use AI

All Whites join Ryan Fox at ‘stunning’ course a year after cheering his Canadian Open win
“To be able to repay the favour and get them out on the golf course while they're preparing for the World Cup was pretty cool,” Fox said.

Will you be in North America for the Fifa Football World Cup? We want to hear from you
The World Cup kicks off this week and we'd like Kiwi fans to help us tell the story.

Venture capital showing little interest in NZ manufacturing start-ups
Just 7 percent of tracked capital investment went into physical product companies the latest data shows.

Pax8 says AI could remake SMB service provider model
Small businesses risk falling behind unless outside advisers help them govern AI, as Pax8 says adoption is outpacing security and workflows.

Pax8 launches managed intelligence push for partners
Partners can now package AI advice and delivery into recurring services as Pax8 opens access to its new programme, services and Agent Store.

Top African referee won’t officiate at World Cup after being denied entry to US
FIFA says “a host government ultimately determines who receives a visa” as Somali official Omar Artan is ruled out of the tournament.

‘Treated everyone like royalty’: Tributes pour in for Auckland hospitality personality
Nathan Andrews, also known as “Nay Nay”, worked at legendary Ponsonby Rd eatery SPQR for many years.

In pictures: Windy weather and big waves batter Wellington
We’ve got reporters and visual journalists out on the field to bring you the latest, here are some of the images they’ve captured.

Gentrack names three executives to drive growth strategy
The utility software group is tightening its leadership as it pushes its g2 platform into more regulated markets and pursues acquisitions.

Rangatahi Maori getting less timely help from Oranga Tamariki system - report
Tamariki in state care continue to have unmet care and protection needs, the Independent Children's Monitor says.

3 Space Stocks That Could Double When SpaceX Starts Trading

OpenAI files for IPO as AI investment race intensifies

OpenAI confidentially files IPO paperwork

OpenAI Wants to Kill the Chatbot It Invented and Turn It Into a Superapp

Broken windows, mould, badly-installed smoke alarms found in Dunedin student rentals
An inspection also revealed blocked gutters, gaps around external doors and smoke alarms not installed correctly.