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Google Cloud uses AI agents to secure software lifecycle
Its internal security team says automated agents now speed vulnerability checks, patching and production monitoring as attacks intensify.

AI reshaping cybersecurity - on defence and attack
Criminals are using AI to scale phishing and hunt flaws faster, forcing firms to harden defences as alert volumes and risks rise.

Black ice and freezing fog predicted for Canterbury highways
The risk of hoar frost and black ice is forecast to continue through to Friday.

ASB, TSB and Nelson Building Society admit responsible lending breaches
The Commerce Commission has secured final settlement agreements with three lenders as it prepares to hand responsibility for consumer lending laws to the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).

Police dog tracks down youths after stolen car crashes in central Auckland
Two youths have been arrested after allegedly fleeing from a stolen vehicle that crashed into another car in central Auckland early on Tuesday.

Armed police block descend on Dunedin street
Maitland St in Dunedin was swarming with police officers on Tuesday afternoon.

TCL pivots to premium TV offering with Bang & Olufsen collab
TCL's new range features brighter flagship TVs, with certified high-end sound and Gemini features, targeting Sony and Samsung's premium turf.

Netherlands v Morocco - FIFA World Cup round of 32 clash
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup game between the Netherlands and Morocco in Guadalupe.

Corded blinds suppliers given a year to meet safety standards
Blind cords have caused the deaths of eight children since 2009.

Theft, by any other name
For the second time, Sony has stolen millions of dollars from people who were stupid enough to buy digital copies of movies from it.

Rocket Lab to acquire satellite firm Iridium
Rocket Lab will acquire satellite communications company Iridium in a deal worth US$b, with the aim of challenging SpaceX's Starlink service.

Ebury launches supplier payment finance in New Zealand
Small importers in New Zealand may get relief from cashflow strain as unsecured trade finance lets them pay overseas suppliers later.

Air NZ delays new Dreamliners, eyes premium push in strategy reset
The airline wants better punctuality and more premium customers under a strategy reset, with two new Boeing 787 deliveries delayed.

Programmed centralises vendor data with Boomi platform
The overhaul gives more than 18,000 vendors a single governed record, cutting duplicate compliance checks and manual re-keying across systems.

Rapid review to be carried out after patient dies in Waikato Hospital ED waiting room
Media reports say the person was found unresponsive in a toilet after a nine-hour wait.

Patient dies in hospital ED after nine-hour wait for treatment
A death at the Hamilton emergency department has been referred to the Coroner after a patient was reportedly found unresponsive in a waiting room toilet.

Man charged after alleged burnouts end in ditch near Karamu
A man has been charged after police say a car doing burnouts and dangerous driving ended up in a ditch near Karamu.

Turner Industries cuts device costs with ChromeOS rollout
The industrial contractor says the move will save hours of IT work and trim future refresh bills, with 1,200 devices already deployed.

WhatsApp invites users to reserve usernames as it makes major change
WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot.

The workforce cost most APAC organisations are failing to measure
Preventable attrition, absenteeism and hiring inefficiency are costing APAC firms millions per 1,000 employees, new research shows.