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Google Cloud unveils AI updates on standards & security
Enterprises may gain safer, more portable AI deployments as Google Cloud adds an open knowledge standard, Apple privacy work and Claude availability.

AirTrunk starts Malaysia solar VPPA for data centres
Malaysia's grid gains 29.99 MWac of new solar power as AirTrunk locks in renewable supply for its data centres under a first-of-its-kind VPPA.

Truck breakdown causes delays on State Highway 2 into Wellington
A truck breakdown is causing lengthy delays for motorists travelling into Wellington on Wednesday afternoon.

Four arrested after alleged violent Hamilton aggravated burglary
Four men have been arrested after an alleged aggravated burglary in Hamilton ended with Police intercepting their vehicle in South Auckland.

The Ministry of Health demanded Stuff edit the morning quiz after seeing this shocking image
Ministers are now urging their officials to use some “common senses”, and spend less of their day focused on the Stuff Quiz.

Canterbury golfer books British Open spot ahead of major champions
Kazuma Kobori outplayed former Masters winners to secure his place at Royal Birkdale, joining fellow Kiwis Ryan Fox and Daniel Hillier.

Winger who helped beat the Warriors joins the club in deadline deal
Meet the new Warriors crisis signing who will be gone in four months, no matter how good he plays and could take on his old club next week.

Hitachi Vantara named leader in GigaOm unstructured data
Enterprises face mounting pressure to govern unstructured data for AI, after GigaOm again ranked Hitachi Vantara as a leader and fast mover.

BeyondTrust launches AI Agent Security beta for endpoints
The beta aims to stop unauthorised AI tools on corporate devices from reaching cloud services, repositories and production systems.

Google Cloud pitches AlloyDB Omni for bank data control
Banks under regulatory pressure may be able to modernise databases without moving sensitive records to public cloud infrastructure.

Google Cloud launches Nano Banana 2 Lite & Omni Flash
Business users gain faster, cheaper image generation and new video editing tools as Google Cloud rolls out Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash.

Explainer: Why don't we get more daylight faster after the winter solstice?
Explainer: Why does it take so long for the days to get lighter after winter solstice? Look to the stars for the answers.

Iwi ordered to pay thousands after failed fight against water bottling plant
An incorporated community group and an iwi authority must pay thousands of dollars in legal costs following their unsuccessful challenge against a water bottling plant.

Share where you can find the best, affordable fruit to eat this winter
The fruit that’s fresh, plentiful and gives you the best deal at the coldest time of the year. Tell us your favourite.

Police hunt 19-year-old wanted for alleged bail breaches
Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a 19-year-old Auckland man who is wanted on a warrant for his arrest.

Extended season and massive playoffs shake-up confirmed for Super Rugby Pacific
Top teams handed massive finals advantage under new Super Rugby structure

Have we been measuring crypto adoption all wrong?
Traditional crypto gauges may be missing a shift towards blockchain quietly underpinning payments, settlement and tokenised assets.

Teams will play more games in 10-team Super Rugby Pacific competition
Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed a revamped competition structure for the 2027 season, following the demise of Moana Pasifika.

Asia firms adopt agentic AI faster than resilience
Recovery plans are lagging as Asian companies rush into agentic AI, with average incident downtime stretching to 28 days, a survey found.

Nelson Tenths: Submissions sought on bill to return land to customary owners
The bill would enable the transfer of land from the Crown to Te Here-a-Nuku Trust on behalf of the customary landowners.