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Advancing Analytics secures growth investment from Lead Edge
The deal should help the European consultancy expand as demand grows for data analytics and AI advice across financial services and retail.

Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
Weak passwords and outdated access rules are leaving small businesses exposed as AI speeds up phishing, credential theft and network probing.

AI coding tools raise debt & security risks, SIG warns
Enterprise teams using AI coding tools may face higher technical debt, security gaps and costs, according to new SIG research.

One dead after car crashes into shopping centre in Auckland
The vehicle crashed into a food outlet at the shopping centre

High profile sportsperson discharged without conviction following drink driving charge
The man shed tears at times when he appeared in the Wellington District Court for sentencing today.

Dawn Aerospace's success thanks to commercialisation of space
The company's value has sky-rocketed to more than $330 million after a cash injection from largely international investors.

I spent $565 for the worst seat in the stadium. This is what I saw ... and what I smuggled in
A Kiwi fan at the All Whites-Iran World Cup match shares what you actually get for the exorbitant ticket prices.

Where will the PM go? The Speaker says the Beehive may need to close
In the not-too-distant future, the Speaker says the Beehive may need to be “vacated” for repairs. He is also urging politicians to agree to have Parliament sit more often.

Police officer uses axe to rescue driver in submerged car
Police say they had only moments to act when the vehicle was quickly pulled under water at the local boat ramp on Monday afternoon.

Community mourns death of respected Maori environmental leader
Ian Ruru, a widely respected Maori environmental leader known for his work in freshwater restoration, fisheries and matauranga Maori, has died.

Video shows the ‘reckless and idiotic’ moment a man is flung from a ute doing doughnuts
Viral footage of the stunt has reignited debate over the city’s underground burnout scene.

Cohesity launches Maestro to bring backup into AI apps
Backup and recovery tasks can now be triggered inside popular AI assistants, as Cohesity opens its tools to external workflows through MCP.

Watch: VAR plays a defining role as Austria beats Jordan in 36-year first
Jordan scored their first-ever FIFA World Cup goal on their debut at the global football showcase, but it was Austria who proved to be too good.

'Absolutely ludicrous': Meth pipes easily available to purchase in shops across Northland
Drug and addiction services frustrated by the easy availability of meth pipes are calling on retailers to pull drug utensils from their shelves - and for the law to be enforced.

'Spurious and chicanerous' - Tama Potaka rejects claims Maori-Crown relationship at an 'all time low'
The minister for Maori development clashed with a Green MP who said the relationship between the government and Maori was at an "all time low".

Flights to Doha have resumed from Auckland, but they just got even longer
What was once the longest direct flight from Auckland has now become even longer, thanks to a stop en route to Doha.

'It's very Bond': Fashion experts on the England squad's off-pitch look
What experts make of the men's team's official off-duty fashion as they prepare for their first World Cup match.

Review of Public Service Commission's social media adverts could cost up to $67k
That's about $30,000 more than the most recently reported cost.

A 'no-brainer' to use automated tools to make benefit decisions - officials
Officials have been questioned about the law change at a select committee hearing during Scrutiny Week.

One seriously injured in Waikato crash
Motorists are being urged to avoid Kauri Rd following a single-vehicle crash.