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A strategic blueprint for governing AI-enabled software development
Security risks are rising as AI coding tools become routine, leaving many firms unable to track how machine-generated code reaches production.

Google Maps Launches a New Zealand Voice
Google and Te Taura Whiri i te Reo MÄ?ori (the MÄ?ori Language Commission) have announced the launch of an Aotearoa New Zealand voice in Google Maps. From almost to authentic â€" today, New Zealanders can hear Aotearoa place names the way they should sound.

Gartner warns agentic AI threatens $234bn SaaS spend
Enterprise buyers could shift billions from seat licences as agentic AI is set to undercut up to 20% of SaaS spending by 2030.

Tarakihi stocks in shocking state after decades of overfishing, advocates warn
The Environmental Defence Society is calling for a complete closure of the entire fishery to provide the best chance of recovery.

New Zealanders more financially confident, though not always well-off
A new report finds most people feel confident making financial decisions, but many would struggle to get by if their income stopped.

Serious crash blocks State Highway 69 in West Coast
Emergency services are responding to the crash at the intersection of County Rd and State Highway 69.

8x8 named MetriStar top provider for CPaaS & CCaaS
Recognition follows a market shift towards integrated customer communications platforms as 8x8 scores above average on business success and sentiment.

Ankle injury rules Black Caps bowler out of ODI series against West Indies
The quick bowler will no longer take part in the five-game series and it has nothing to do with the painful finger injury he suffered at Trent Bridge.

Hundreds of Dunedin properties without power
Power was cut across several Dunedin suburbs on Thursday afternoon.

Netball NZ finally sits down with players to talk about the future
After months of silence, the national body has finally sat down with ANZ Premiership players to discuss the competition's future.

Does one town need four McDonald's?
Locals in Palmerston North are debating whether yet another McDonald's is necessary or healthy.

Burns, broken bones and a child flown to hospital after swallowing a pencil. The worst daycare injuries revealed
Stuff has obtained the details of the most serious daycare/kindy incidents from WorkSafe.

Year 1 students given test saying ‘feast’ and ‘coats’ are fake words
In a phonetic test provided to students, some real words were labelled as fake, and pseudo words labelled as real.

New All Blacks coach springs a few surprises to kickoff new era
Ruben Love is at No 10, while the skipper has moved positions.

Drought, unpicked apples, and freezing winters: El Niño's greatest hits
Every El Niño is different - but history shows there are certain weather patterns New Zealanders can expect over the coming months.

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie names his first side of the year for test against France
Veteran Beauden Barrett has been omitted from the 23, with two debutants named on the bench.

‘An angel lent for such a short time’: Small town reeling after crash death
Her colleagues and customers were shocked by her sudden death.

Suspected meth lab shut down in Hells Angels-linked investigation
Police have dismantled a suspected methamphetamine laboratory in Riverhead following an investigation into a group linked to the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.

'Nothing about us without us': 16,000-strong petition calls for scrapping of disability services bill
A petition calling on the government to scrap the Disability Support Services Bill has been presented to Parliament, with over 16,000 signatures.

Former Te Pati Maori co-leader suggests party may need change in leadership
Te Ururoa Flavell suggested that a change in Te Pati Maori leadership by bring supporters back to the party.