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Samsung hosts Bengaluru AI conference with 300 participants
India's AI race is drawing wider industry backing as Samsung brought together more than 300 leaders to discuss future uses and risks.

Zendesk's outcome-based pricing balances AI with human touch
Businesses will pay only for closed support cases under Zendesk's new model, as the software group ties AI automation to human fallback.

Vector profit jumps 55 percent as new pricing rules fund record network investment
It comes after the first full year under new electricity pricing rules, while investing a record half a billion dollars in Auckland's power network.

Police swarm Hells Angels headquarters in Auckland raid
Multiple officers were seen at the address shortly before 8am.

Lower beer tax, immigration changes on hospitality sector’s election wishlist
Hospitality businesses are calling for lower taxes on kegged beer, clearer residency pathways for experienced workers and a national register for short-term rentals ahead of the 2026 election.

What 100+ New Zealand businesses want to improve with AI
Over 100 NZ businesses identify where AI can cut manual work and unlock better results.

Mercury Energy posts $1 billion in earnings on strong hydro generation
The company's bottom line profit also rebounded strongly after last year's results were affected by one-offs.

CNMI mayors warn of escalating meth crisis, ask for more DEA resources
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is experiencing a methamphetamine crisis, the four local mayors of the US territory have warned.

‘Were those slow games?’: Boks fire back at All Blacks' claims ahead of first test
Rassie Erasmus fronted with former top South African referee Jaco Peyper to make an emphatic case that they will not be looking to slow ball down against the All Blacks.

Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland job
The Scottish FA are all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, showing bravery and ambition - what everybody wanted, writes Tom English.

LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter'
LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".

Nvidia inks $105 billion deal for OpenAI data center

Serve Robotics partners with Grubhub after Uber exit

Cvent says event success lies in genuine human interaction
Hybrid formats are helping organisers broaden reach without losing the in-room relationships that still drive trust, leads and donations.

Person seriously hurt as car hits pedestrian in Lower Hutt
The injured person was taken to Hutt Hospital.

ACT proposes 'Working with Children' card to ensure continual vetting
ACT says its system would ensure people working with children were continually monitored.

Winston breaks Cabinet ranks over ‘gross waste of money’ on harbour crossing
NZ First leader Winston Peters says the Government’s decision to undertake a new business case into a second Auckland Harbour crossing is “a gross waste of money”.

Cowbell appoints Ellen Brookes as claims specialist
Specialist cyber claims support in Australia is being expanded as the insurer deepens local service amid rising incident-response demands.

Gillian Anderson says she felt 'betrayed' after The Salt Path allegations
The Salt Path film will be released in the United States by Rialto Distribution in September.

Why a top-two finish by the NZ Warriors could cost the NRL millions
“I’ll argue against any move to Eden Park for the finals,” CEO Cameron George said. “Our stadium fits the bill when it comes to hosting finals.”

Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move
Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.