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Police arrest man over alleged ‘unsightly’ penis graffiti across Waikato town
Members of a online community group has made frequent reports of the tagger's work polluting walls, and even a car, in the south Waikato town.

BTS say they won't submit music to the Grammy Awards
All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.

BlackLine launches Verity Prepare for finance teams
Finance teams could cut manual reconciliation prep time as BlackLine rolls out an AI tool built for audit trails and human oversight.

Hotels warned on AI readiness as tools gain traction
Hotels risk wasting AI investment unless they fix disconnected systems, unreliable data and staff training first, Access Hospitality says.

‘This is our baby, he belongs to all of us’: Marlborough community farewells Baby Doe
Baby Doe, a stillborn baby boy found on a roadside in Blenheim, has been laid to rest at a community service, his parents still unidentified.

Wheat Faces Mixed Trade on Tuesday

FFIV Q2 Deep Dive: AI Demand and Hybrid Cloud Tailwinds Drive Results, Margin Outlook Cautious

Analysis-AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine

OCBC seeks to speed up wealth client onboarding with agentic AI

Daon wins patent for real-time AI agent authorisation
Banks and insurers could soon grant AI agents narrower, time-limited access to sensitive systems under Daon's new patent.

Stillborn boy discovered on side of Marlborough road laid to rest
About 30 people gathered to mark the life of Baby Doe, who was found by a mowing contractor on Wairau Bar Road in May.

Festival releases lineup for city’s ‘final dance’ after 23 years
There’s still one chance to party like it’s 2027 at Waiohika Estate and the line-up is out.

‘All so fast’: Dad’s seizure leaves mum wrestling with speeding ute on busy street
His foot went down on the accelerator and the Hilux started to speed along Paeroa’s main drag, with no one in control.

Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat
The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.

Finance chiefs demand proof before boosting AI spend
Most finance teams want clearer returns and tighter controls before committing more budget, despite broad plans to raise AI investment.

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more are now available as a lifetime license for only $20
TL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Pro Plus for $20 (reg. $229). Most office software now runs on a subscription, so you pay again every year to keep opening the apps you use every single day. If you want a way out, Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2019 still works great, and a lifetime license...

Netskope says downstream AI data breaches are surging
Downstream AI data leaks have more than doubled in a year, with connected services now returning unauthorised information to staff and agents.

Police 'hold serious concerns' for missing 69-year-old in Auckland
The last confirmed sighting of the woman was on Friday, July 24.

Serious concerns for elderly woman missing in Auckland
Police are urgently seeking information on the whereabouts of an elderly woman missing from Auckland’s North Shore.

Overhauled Dog Control Act to be 'in place next year'
Councils given fresh guidelines to respond to dog ownership problems as Government's review of the act continues.

Pop star Madison Beer and NFL player Justin Herbert announce engagement
The couple made the announcement on social media on Tuesday, including photos of the proposal.

Upper Hutt mayor: Don't force us to amalgamate with Wellington councils
Peri Zee says other councils in the Wellington region must respect local decision-making if Upper Hutt votes against the idea.

Two rescued after climber falls 200m into Mt Aspiring crevasse
Search and rescue teams raced worsening weather to rescue two climbers from Mt Aspiring after one fell about 200m and their companion spent hours seeking help.