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Akamai joins WWT AI security model for NVIDIA systems
The tie-up gives enterprises a layered way to secure AI systems without sacrificing performance, as demand for larger workloads grows.

Tribunal censures former teacher convicted for rioting at Covid protest
The Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal delayed its decision until the outcome of Billy-James Charles Natanahira's trial on rioting and assault charges related to the 2022 occupation of Parliament grounds.

Asia-Pacific firms warned over hidden AI risks at work
Most workers are using AI without approval, leaving Australian boards exposed to privacy breaches and unmanaged data flows.

Nowhere to run to: Why angry Telstra users may stay put
Customers frustrated by last week’s nationwide Telstra outage have few reliable alternatives to switch to, according to telecommunications analysts.

Former principal censured after putting student in chokehold and throwing him onto couch
Shane Pakihana Ngatai retired from teaching after the incident, which the Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal found involved excessive and unjustified force.

No bird flu worst-case modelling, no compensation: Minister says farmers would carry cost
As avian influenza moves closer to New Zealand, the Government says its focus is on prevention rather than worst-case planning — but farmers warn a major outbreak could be devastating.

‘I am guilty’: Former ACT Party president has jail time added for latest sex charge
The latest victim of Timothy Jago said he still suffers from fear and anxiety after he was sexually abused in the 1990s.

Mandiant warns on exposed Cloud Run serverless apps
Exposed serverless apps can let attackers steal tokens, read secrets and take over cloud projects if weak code is left unpatched.

Twin typhoons leave an unexpected silver lining as Saipan beaches are rebuilt
Two category 5 typhoons that battered the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) in less than three months have devastated homes, infrastructure, and businesses, but they have also created...

Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news from around the region, including Papua New Guinea's prime minister overseeing Correctional Services in the wake of two reported prison breaks.

Watch: England fans in Auckland 'proud' 'deflated' after World Cup heartbreak
Fans gathered in a pub cheered when their team opened the scoring but hopes of success were quickly crushed.

Longbridge launches AI investing platform in Singapore
Investors in Singapore can now use conversational prompts to analyse markets, draft trades and review portfolios before confirming any order.

Google Cloud links Gemini Enterprise logs to BigQuery
The move could help IT teams track staff use, audit access and compliance risks across large Gemini Enterprise roll-outs without bespoke tools.

ACT proposes 'innovation trials' to pause regulations on new tech
The idea is to have government Ministers able to "strike down specific regulations for a specific amount of time".

‘Skuxxest fake uncle’: Julian Dennison pays heartfelt tribute to Sir Sam Neill
Julian Dennison has paid an emotional tribute to Sir Sam Neill, remembering his Hunt for the Wilderpeople co-star as his ‘real fake uncle’.

Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.

Australia & New Zealand lead in agentic AI adoption
Consumers in Australia and New Zealand are facing longer waits and repeated handovers as companies rush to deploy agentic AI, Genesys found.

AI shifts to governed, real-time systems at the edge
Governance gaps are emerging as enterprises push autonomous AI from pilots into real-time edge systems across Asia-Pacific.

Luai leaves Tigers for Eels ahead of PNG Chiefs debut
Toa Samoa international Jarome Luai will join Parramatta for the 2027 NRL season.