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Virtana adds HPE AI Factory support for observability
Rising GPU inefficiency in AI deployments is pushing enterprises to seek tools that can spot bottlenecks, heat and reliability issues earlier.

Oracle NetSuite rolls out NetSuite next in North America
North American customers can now trial the new environment as Oracle NetSuite adds conversational AI and finance automation tools across its software.

Locals fed up with ‘hoons’ ripping up community parks with car donuts
Kiwa Pools users are fed up with vehicles frequently ripping up the grass at nearby Churchill Park in Gisborne over the past year.

Badminton returns to CNMI after typhoon
Oceania Badminton has confirmed over 200 players and officials from 20 countries are in Saipan to compete in the Northern Marianas Open and the Saipan International tournaments.

One dead after two-vehicle crash on SH2 in Waikato
State Highway 2 is currently closed between the intersection with State Highway 1 and Koheroa Road.

Break the Line with Stuff’s rugby game
Break The Line is a browser-based rugby game we’ve built this week as the All Blacks take on Ireland. You play as a New Zealand player trying to score tries against the Irish defence.

South Korea Moves to Treat Crypto as National Wealth Under New Law

Housing pressure hardest on working households not getting a benefit - report
While official data shows rents have been flat or falling in many parts of the country, it obscures the experience of many households struggling to get by.

Executives urge stronger AI foundations across sectors
Across healthcare, cyber security and data management, leaders warned that AI will stall without stronger infrastructure, workflows and trusted data.

Waerenskjold takes maiden Tour win in fastest stage
Soren Waerenskjold catches the big guns by surprise with a long-range sprint to win the fastest-ever stage of the Tour de France.

Agiloft makes Astra contract AI generally available
Teams can now analyse supplier and customer contracts without a waitlist, as Agiloft opens Astra to legal, procurement, finance and sales users for free.

Alec Baldwin faces backlash for 'all about you' Sam Neill tribute
American actor Alec Baldwin is facing mixed reviews and social media backlash over a video tribute he posted following the death of Sir Sam Neill.

Heartbreaking reality of relying on portaloos at home
In his final weeks, a Masterton man living with bowel cancer was walked out to a portaloo because the town’s sewer network was failing.

Devolutions & Telegraph Ventures back Mizo in AI push
The minority stake should help Mizo speed up AI ticket automation for managed service providers seeking to cut frontline support costs and delays.

2026 Rugby League World Cup: Fiji Bati Mick Potter coach secures work visa
Fiji Bati head coach Mick Potter will move to Fiji in the next few weeks to lead the team's preparation for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup.

Michael Sheen stars in comedy about UFOs after claiming he saw one over hometown
The UFO comedy film is a debut from director Simon Ryninks who was inspired by his west Wales roots.

India-UK Trade Deal Takes Effect, Lowering Tariffs on Scotch Whisky

Fog restrictions in place at Auckland Airport
The airport reported no flights cancelled or delayed due to fog.

AI day spotlights sovereignty, storage & data woes
Public and enterprise AI roll-outs are running into sovereignty, storage and data-governance problems as projects move from pilots to production.

India bets billions on breaking China’s grip on smartphone manufacturing

Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland

Amazon Leo to bring satellite internet to South Africa in 2027

The 91-year-old Argentine journalist covering his 18th World Cup
Enrique Macaya Marquez has covered every World Cup since 1958, where a 17-year-old Pele featured.