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Weather live: More slips, flooding expected as some ferry sailings cancelled
Meanwhile, officials remain in a "response" phase as Kaikoura is hardest hit by the storm moving up the country.

Navex launches Nira AI agent for compliance analytics
Compliance teams could spend less time on manual reporting as NAVEX adds an AI agent designed to surface risk signals inside workflows.

John Margerison on the new class of employee: AI managers
Businesses should treat AI like a new hire, as weak oversight could expose sensitive data and leave staff needing fresh skills to stay relevant.

More tech infrastructure needed to bring AI scribe data to NZ
"Some capabilities required to run Heidi at full capacity are not yet available," says the medical AI scribe tool company.

‘Moderate’ earthquake gives a 'short, sharp shudder' to Manawatu region
The 4.1 magnitude quake was recorded 15km north-west of Pongaroa at a depth of 9km.

AS Watson appoints 31 tech partners for AI retail push
Its 17,000-store group is broadening AI use from customer service to operations and analytics as it deepens ties with suppliers.

Iran fires at American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait after US hits Iranian targets
The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict.

The F1 rumour mill is in overdrive. It’s now Oscar Piastri’s turn at the centre of it
Oscar Piastri has been here before, at the centre of Formula 1’s “silly season”.

Buy SpaceX Stock Before It Soars 435% to $10 Trillion, According to 1 Wall Street Analyst

Unusual or predictable? How Europe is dominating the World Cup
Six of the eight quarter-finalists at the World Cup in North America are from Europe, so why are they doing so well and what does history tell us about the chances of one of them winning it all?

What must Fery do to become Wimbledon semi-finalist?
Arthur Fery is bidding to become the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in the Open era - here is how he can beat Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli.

Trade your expensive Microsoft 365 subscription for a $30 lifetime license of Microsoft Office
TL;DR: Through July 19, Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows is on sale for just $29.97. That’s less than $4 per app (MSRP $219.99). If you’re among the many users paying $99.99 annually for Microsoft 365, there’s another option worth considering. Rather than committing to another year of subscription payments, you can purchase a lifetime...

LG reports record quarterly revenue as profit doubles
Higher-margin services and tariff refunds lifted operating profit above forecasts, as home appliances, TVs and air conditioners drove record sales.

Robbyant open-sources robot model for multiple types
The model could cut retraining costs for factories and warehouses by controlling different robot types with one system, Robbyant said.

Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets
"HalluSquatting" weaponizes LLMs' inability to say "I don't know."

Gyre Energy wins funding for larger cold chain rollout
Funding will help Gyre Energy prove its cooling software can cut costs at a 140,000 sq ft cold chain site run by a global operator.

Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.

Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war?
Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?

Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's war
El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.