NZCity NewsLinks

All Links

26 Jul 2026

Search

Liquibase names Phil Robinson to lead global channels
As AI speeds up software delivery, enterprises are under pressure to tighten database governance, and Liquibase is widening its partner push.

OpenAI’s newest AI model broke its own sandbox rules to finish a task
Not only are they smarter and more capable, but the newest and most powerful AI models are also less likely to give up when they hit roadblocks. An unreleased OpenAI model took that perseverance to an extreme when it broke out of its sandbox to fulfill instructions that were in...

Private jets, exemptions and added pressure: What Ryan Fox’s major win means for him
Ryan Fox’s win at Royal Birkdale is life-changing, but it’s not necessarily all good.

What the All Blacks have gained in July other than an unbeaten record
With each Nations Championship victory, Dave Rennie’s All Blacks have earned something more valuable than an unbeaten record. They’ve gained clarity.

Samsung creates RX robotics division for humanoid robots

Nvidia touts Vera Rubin performance ahead of rival AMD's Advancing AI event

Progress or standing still - where are England under Borthwick?
As the 2027 Rugby World Cup continues to creep closer, where are England under Steve Borthwick, and do their Nations Championship performances point to progress?

'They want us gone' - Man Utd fans' fury over ticket ultimatum
Fans tell BBC Sport that a crackdown on touting is affecting some of the club's most loyal fans.

Teenagers jailed for murdering 16-year-old in beach knife attack
Kayden Moy was fatally wounded during a confrontation on Irvine Beach in North Ayrshire in May 2025.

Israeli air strike in Gaza City kills family of six, medics say
Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in the attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.

Owners of viral TikTok blue lagoon warn people to stay away
Visitors flocked to see the 30m-deep (100ft) turquoise waters during the Covid pandemic.

Mithra AI launches to verify enterprise AI responses
Businesses using AI face growing pressure to prove answers are accurate and authorised, as Mithra AI adds cryptographic checks to enterprise data.

‘Opens the floodgates’: Fight to block proposed SH2 fuel stop
The application, which will be heard by an independent commissioner next month, attracted 22 submissions, of which 15 were in opposition

The 10 must-see New Zealand events at the Commonwealth Games
The Glasgow Commonwealth Games will be running a reduced programme, but there’s still plenty of must-see events featuring our Kiwi athletes.

Advanced chipmaking tool arrives at New York state innovation hub

BofA enhances AI-powered tool to resolve client needs faster

TreeSize won't renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe
"Current economic conditions" have shifted TreeSize's business model.

Infantino's 'time is up' with Fifa - La Liga boss
La Liga president Javier Tebas calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to quit, and claims the governing body is "destroying the football industry".

'Pressure is intense and scrutiny constant' - referee Taylor retires
Anthony Taylor announces his retirement from refereeing with immediate effect - ending a 20-year career.

Consortium in talks to buy Liverpool minority stake
A consortium led by British-Indian millionaire businessman Amit Bhatia expresses an interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool.

Man found guilty of helping escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife
Adeel Khan, 32, from east London, assisted Khalife from within jail in the hours after his high-profile September 2023 escape.

B&M fined £2m over mice infestations
Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.

Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to former rival Kevin Keegan
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Kevin Keegan "carried the love of the game on his sleeve" as he paid tribute to his former rival.