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Tonga Electoral Commission confirms date for parliamentary by-elections
The nomination of candidates for the Tongatapu 2 and Niua seats will take place on 2 and 3 September, the country's electoral office says.

Most teachers want NCEA to be improved, not removed - survey
Just a quarter of respondents agreed the government's replacement qualification is a step in the right direction.

Solomon Islands PM urges 'no more secrecy' over treaties with other countries
The Solomon Islands prime minister has announced that a review of his country's security agreement with China has begun.

Five new faces named in Black Ferns end of year squad
Five uncapped players have been named in a 31-strong Black Ferns squad that will play eight Tests for the remainder of 2026.

Google expands BigQuery transfer service with new connectors
Enterprises will be able to move more sales, marketing and database data into BigQuery as Google adds connectors for SQL Server and Shopify.

DroneShield launches portable RF intelligence device
Demand for counter-drone tools is rising as armed forces seek portable kit that can interpret radio signals in the field, not just collect them.

Google Cloud outlines targeted response to cyber threats
Customers will face narrower disruptions as Google Cloud moves to throttle malicious traffic, isolate risky identities and preserve legitimate usage.

Dell launches 43-inch 4K huddle monitor in Australia
Small meeting rooms could get easier to kit out as Dell's 43-inch conferencing monitor combines camera, audio and display in one unit.

Crash in Birkdale, Auckland leaves person critically injured
A crash in the Auckland suburb of Birkdale is causing delays for motorists.

Police officer Matthew Rogers' online search for pornographic material revealed in documents
The summary of facts says Matthew Rogers used work devices to search for pornographic and sexualised material two years.

Work underway to improve plans to upgrade three regional hospitals
A Treasury report last year said they had "significant issues that need to be addressed", but Health New Zealand says it has no concerns about the three North Island hospital projects.

Senior cop searched for child sex abuse material on work device
Matthew Rogers conducted internet searches when he was on duty.

Asia Pacific's next chapter of digital growth will be defined by trust, resilience and sovereignty
Regional mobile services generated USD $1 trillion in economic value in 2025, but growth now hinges on AI, trust, resilience and sovereignty.

Cash payments to workers in horticulture sector leading cause of IRD's tax concerns
The department was giving "an opportunity for people to get their affairs in order... before we come looking," spokesperson Tony Morris said.

Emissions-saving furnace fires up at Glenbrook Steel Mill
The new electric arc furnace is expected to save the country a million tonnes in carbon emissions every year.

Google adds BigQuery search tools for unstructured data
Customers can now keep document search and embedding work inside BigQuery, as Google rolls out AI search tools to cut extra pipelines and indexes.

Central Otago grape grower goes into liquidation owing hundreds of thousands
A Central Otago grape-growing business has gone into liquidation following a drop in grape demand, lack of profitability and shareholder disagreements.

Pead: AI search transition reshaping corporate reputation
AI-generated answers are already shaping public perceptions, forcing firms to manage reputation across trusted third-party sources instead of search rankings.

Former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson targeted for South Island NRL expansion team
Sir Graham Lowe says the prospective Christchurch-based NRL franchise has made former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson an official offer to become its inaugural coach.