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Google expands AI infrastructure with Lustre & C4N
The upgrades are aimed at easing bottlenecks for large AI and machine learning deployments, with clusters now scaling to 15,000 nodes.

Tonga to hold two by-elections after ministers quit over bribery convictions
Tonga's Supervisor of Elections says his office will now work on the two bi-elections as per the Tonga Constitution.

Briscoe Group's sales grow for third consecutive quarter
However economic conditions were still challenging and second quarter sales rose just a quarter of a percent to $193.4 million, the retailer said.

Business leaders equal to government, Christopher Luxon says, days after 'parent-child mentality' comments
The PM told a business audience last week some of them had a "parent-child mentality" and too often looked to the government for help.

Epicor launches Prism AI agents in ANZ ERP markets
Manufacturers and distributors in Australia and New Zealand will gain conversational access to ERP data as Epicor targets labour and supply chain pressures.

Five Pacific states face permanent US visa bond requirement
The Trump administration's visa bond programme, which includes 50-odd nations, came into effect late August last year, to crack down on illegal visa overstayers in America.

‘I can’t believe I did it’: Kiwi ultrarunner breaks record on one of world’s toughest trails
After 29 days on the trail, Woods crossed the finish line in Monaco to become the fastest person ever to complete the Via Alpina, a gruelling 2000km route.

Gordon Ramsay’s son-in-law wins Commonwealth medal amid family feud
Swimming superstar spells out what it will take to end feud with parents.

Laurie Daley steps down as NSW Blues coach after Origin victory
New South Wales legend Laurie Daley has confirmed he won’t coach the Blues again.

Government spending $21.7m to expand teacher training in classrooms
It follows a report finding only one in five principals considered new graduates ready to teach.

Man allegedly robs Auckland restaurant armed with machete
Police are searching for the alleged offender after he threatened staff and demanded money.

'SaaSpocalypse' avoided as software catches angel investors' eyes again
Software has regained its position as the largest angel investment category despite first quarter predictions of a looming 'SaaSpocalypse'.

Taxi driver awarded nearly $22,000 after wage dispute turned abusive
Ashkan Vakilipour Takaloo worked for Kaur Queens Trading Limited, trading as Mr Singh Taxis, between January 2025 and March 2025.

The story behind New Zealand's horse ambulance service
A chat at a Kiwi backyard barbecue 10 years ago lead to a world-first service; a fleet of 10 purpose-built horse ambulances.

'A sea of black': All Blacks given special welcome in South Africa
Before renewing rugby's greatest rivalry, the All Blacks were greeted by thousands of cheering fans in Cape Town, where New Zealand's national team has long been revered.

Infoblox warns cybercrime is becoming industrialised
Nearly 25 per cent of newly observed domains were high-risk, underscoring how AI and rented infrastructure are making attacks harder to detect.

Wife of patient who died at Waikato Hospital says staffing levels and experience remain a concern
The 79-year-old had been missing from the ward for nearly an hour.

‘Zero tolerance’ for youths with weapons after stand-off at site of fatal bus hub stabbing
A youth who brandished a knife at the scene of a fatal stabbing in Dunedin’s bus hub, remains on the run. But a 14-year-old boy involved in the same stand-off was found with a small tomahawk in his backpack, police say.

Rank your favourite New Zealand gold medals at the Commonwealth Games
The Silver Ferns, Lewis Clareburt, Emma Foy and Zoe Hobbs were among the standout performers as New Zealand finished with 36 medals.

Trained neurologists quitting NZ due to lack of jobs and funding, experts say
Leading brain health and neurological organisations are warning the country is training specialists, only to lose them due to a lack of funding.