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Google Cloud widens conversational analytics tools
Businesses can now query governed data across cloud systems in plain language, as Google Cloud opens its conversational analytics tools more widely.

Acronis unveils Cyber Frame to simplify cyber resilience
Managed service providers in Australia could cut complexity as Acronis bundles virtualisation, backup, recovery and security into Cyber Frame.

DXC joins ElevenLabs funding round in voice AI push
The deal gives DXC access to ElevenLabs' voice AI as enterprises race to automate customer service and internal workflows.

NZ fashion label Sylvester to close
The edgier and cheaper brand spinoff to Kate Sylvester announced it is winding down operations.

Police widen search for wanted fraud accused after Wanaka sighting
Jin Zhong, 39, was most recently seen in Wanaka wearing a face mask and hoodie, police said on Tuesday.

Teleprompter operator accused of betting on Trump speeches is out of a job
WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House teleprompter operator who was put on unpaid leave after news reports he had used inside knowledge to make bets about President Donald Trump's speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi is no longer in his post, according to a White House official.

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout

Anz SMEs back AI in cyber security, but trust lags
Despite near-universal uptake, most ANZ SMEs still distrust AI to make cyber security decisions as incidents continue to disrupt work.

As it happened: Lewis Clareburt and Zoe Hobbs storm to gold medals at Commonwealth Games
The medals cap off New Zealand's most successful day so far at the Glasgow games.

New Zealanders worry about AI's environmental impact
A growing share of consumers want businesses to prove AI is powered responsibly, with younger New Zealanders most worried about its environmental costs.

BlueVoyant launches Microsoft 365 E7 readiness bundle
Organisations adopting Microsoft's top security tier are being offered a single bundle to cover data protection, identity controls and AI agent oversight.

Tenable adds always-on AI routines to Hexa platform
Security teams could cut overnight triage and remediation work as the platform gains persistent memory and scheduled routines.

Rockwell & Augury launch industrial AI partnership
Only 43% of factory data is used effectively, leaving manufacturers struggling to turn machine alerts into maintenance action.

National, Labour unearth parental leave skeletons
National is accusing Labour of appealing to "old-fashioned gender norms", while Labour says National has a "serious trust problem", in a Morning Report political panel.

Snowflake launches AI gateway for secure agent access
Enterprises gain tighter control as Snowflake centralises AI agent access, logging and spending across multiple platforms and security tools.

Rotorua landlords Stephen and Jasu Bhana ordered to pay tenant
Rotorua siblings Stephen and Jasu Bhana must pay $2821.43 to their former tenant.

Clicky Ponting: English Club cricketer Brian Devine named in finger-clicking probe
In 13 games with him in the club side, the keeper took 39 catches.

AT&T closes $23 billion deal to acquire spectrum from Echostar

MYOB wins Brand of the Year at 2026 Mumbrella Awards
Brand overhaul efforts helped MYOB beat a crowded field as Solo by MYOB lifted subscriptions 33% above target and widened reach.