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Google adds GPU & TPU support to GKE Autopilot
Developers can now run accelerator-heavy AI workloads on managed GKE Autopilot without handling node setup or low-level network allocation.

RecordPoint launches global partner programme for AI
Demand for data governance is rising as regulated organisations spend more on AI, and RecordPoint is betting on partners to capture it.

Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.

Serious injuries reported after Far North crash
A two vehicle crash in the Far North on Friday has caused serious injuries, however police have yet to confirm just how many are hurt.

Amazon Ads names L'Oréal Paris sponsor of Prime Video's Elle
Streaming ads are being tied more closely to sales as Amazon links Prime Video's Elle to shoppable campaigns for L'Oréal Paris and Swisse.

Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk
The feud between NightmareEclipse and Microsoft shows no signs of resolving soon.

Telstra outage exposes Australia's reliance on carriers
Businesses and emergency services faced outages nationwide as a Telstra mobile failure exposed the risks of Australia's concentrated carrier market.

The regions with the best cloud conditions for Matariki stargazing
Much of New Zealand is expected to enjoy favourable conditions for viewing the Matariki star cluster over the long weekend, with the South Island offering the best chance of clear skies.

Thousands gather in Tamaki Makaurau to celebrate rise of Matariki
Ngati Whatua o Orakei are hosting this year's national Hautapu ceremony which observes the official transition phase of the Maori lunar calendar.

US declares public health emergency for CNMI and Guam after Super Typhoon Bavi
The emergency declaration will allow US federal authorities to expand healthcare support and emergency response efforts.

Serious injuries, road closed following Northland crash
Kaitaia-Awaroa Road at the intersection with Tangonge Road in Ahipara has been closed, following a crash.

'We are more than a vulnerable island': Kiribati Language Week with Roi Burnett
Through her own journey of learning the language, PhD researcher Roi Burnett shares about the depth of i-Kiribati culture and the 'deficit' narratives about Kiribati's vulnerability.

Huntly man read news about $1m Lotto winner - then realised it was him
A Huntly man read that someone from his town had won big with Lotto. Then, he realised it was him.

TVNZ forecasts $48.8m in net losses over two years
TVNZ is forecasting $48.8m in net losses over two years as it funds a multi-year shift toward a digital-first platform.

Check Point sees June cyberattacks jump 17% year on year
Business and public sector organisations faced 2,270 attacks a week in June, as ransomware rose 33% and GenAI use exposed sensitive data.

BeyondTrust launches NHI governance for machine identities
Security teams can now tighten oversight of service accounts, API keys and AI agents as machine identities outnumber staff in many enterprises.

Banks increase rates after OCR rise - so what's ahead?
The cash rate was increased by 25 basis points on Wednesday, taking it to 2.5 percent.

Watch: Rory McIlroy hits wonder bunker shot...by accident
The World No 2 conceded it was a ‘fluke’ after wowing the Scottish Open crowd.

Al Brown ‘on the mend’ after two surgeries in three weeks
Celebrity chef Al Brown says 2026 is the year of his “panel beating” after getting two surgeries in three weeks.

Matariki ceremony 'a platform to launch into new year'
It's also a chance to grieve together for those who have died, says a man who was among those leading the traditional incantations.