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Google unveils YouTube AI prototype stack to cut risk
By isolating early tests from its core systems, the video platform hopes to turn brittle AI ideas into user research in weeks rather than months.

Checkout.com moves Airflow to Google Cloud, cuts costs
By shifting orchestration to Google Cloud's managed service, the payments firm cut monthly data platform costs by about 30% and improved reliability.

Cloudbrink launches AI security platform for enterprise
Rising concern over shadow AI has prompted Cloudbrink to bundle endpoint monitoring, data loss prevention and secure connectivity for enterprises.

Obelisk Industrial director missing as liquidators probe $5.2m shortfall
Directors seek Steve Culham over alleged 'misappropriation' – but cannot find him.

Stuart Nash paid the price but Winston Peters and Shane Jones set a disturbing new tone – Audrey Young
OPINION: Nash’s resignation capped a week of vulgarity, insults and reinventing history.

Real Life: The stories of 501 deportees told in journalist Angus Gillies’ new book
Kiwi journalist Angus Gillies unpacks stories featured in his new book.

Severe frost forecast as ‘freezing blast’ makes its way to New Zealand
Mount Cook could plunge to -11C as a blast from the Southern Ocean brings severe frosts, fresh snow and the risk of black ice this weekend.

Nash replacement named as mums in parliament unite against 'offensive' comment
Napier councillor Te Kira Lawrence has swept up the opening in the electorate.

Vanuatu government blasts chiefs' demand to replace first female MSG head with a man
Vanuatu's government has condemned the country's customary leaders who have reportedly called for revoking the appointment of the first woman to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group.

As Washington panics about Chinese AI, Jensen Huang says open-source models like Kimi are ‘excellent’ and should be embraced, not banned

Australian universities boost AI spend despite gaps
Most institutions still lack the systems and skills to use it effectively, even as AI budgets rise to cut costs and improve student outcomes.

Global tensions and fuel shocks mark end of Great Moderation era - Cameron Bagrie
Fuel and key input prices have jumped since February as Middle East tension rises.

TUANZ calls for connectivity to be essential infrastructure
Gaps in access and affordability are leaving one in 10 New Zealand households offline, prompting calls for stronger public investment and resilience.

South Taranaki and Stratford back two-council plan, reject New Plymouth merger
Nearly 94% of South Taranaki survey respondents opposed merging with the city.

Bill to extend ACC cover to volunteer firefighters drawn
The bill was lodged by Labour's Kieran McAnulty who said volunteer firefighters face traumatic and dangerous working conditions.

Religious paintings stolen from altar of St Peter’s Church in Wellington
The church says it will close for a day of mourning if the icons aren’t returned.

Christchurch couple win $1 million after carrying Lotto ticket around unchecked
A routine ticket check delivered the shock of a lifetime for a Christchurch couple, who initially struggled to comprehend the six-zero prize.

NZ troops to continue UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
Up to five New Zealand Defence Force personnel could serve with a United Nations peacekeeping mission under a renewed government mandate.

New Zealand schedule for the Commonwealth Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature 116 Kiwis competing in Glasgow.

Fortinet and Intel Just Announced a New Collaboration. The Real Test for FTNT Stock Is Earnings.

Rocket Lab Shares Are Sliding: What Investors Need to Know

'Not ready': Clutha District to ask for more time for merger plans
Mayor Jock Martin says there is still a lot of work ahead to decide on the best path and their biggest concern is losing rural voices.

Nash replacememnt named as mums in parliament unite against 'offensive' comment
Napier councillor Te Kira Lawrence has swept up the opening in the electorate.