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TCS to buy Porsche consultancy MHP in AI partnership
The move would give TCS a bigger German footprint and Porsche a partner to industrialise AI across manufacturing, engineering and customer service.

Man found guilty of threatening to kill people at two Auckland schools
Tiedan Huo has been found guilty of 12 charges of threatening Waiuku and Rutherford colleges and other public buildings.

Synopsys to host AI engineering forums in Singapore
Engineers and researchers will gather as Singapore cements its role as a regional hub for chip design and digital engineering.

University no longer default for tech careers, says Codific
Rising numbers of tech employers now value self-taught skills and projects over degrees, as AI and online courses reshape hiring.

Flash Sale: Own Visual Studio Pro 2026 for $29.97 — valid through 8/30
TL;DR: Visual Studio Pro 2026 is on sale for $29.97 (reg. $499.99), a one-time license for Microsoft’s full IDE, no subscription, through 8/30. Visual Studio’s subscription pricing adds up fast for a tool developers open every day, but right now you can buy Visual Studio Pro 2026 for $29.97 (reg. $499.99) A complete IDE for Windows,...

Emergency services in attendance at serious crash on North Shore
Police were called to the scene after a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.

National MPs 'misappropriate' time for questions in the House
National is deliberately not giving itself enough time to answer questions from Opposition MPs in the House, say the Greens.

Fortescue suspends senior executive under sexual harassment probe

Dads' junk food diet could have 'long-reaching effects' on offspring - study
What the father is eating could - in some cases - be more influential than the mother's diet, say University of Otago researchers.

The Michelin effect has hit NZ restaurants. And it's bigger than they expected
New Zealand’s awarded restaurants reveal the extraordinary impact of their stars.

Recovery operation underway in Oamaru after vehicle goes into water
Police said at about 5.30pm they were alerted to a vehicle in the water off Holmes Wharf.

'The most finals ready': Why Warriors are being backed for deep playoff run
Key halfback returns from injury for Warriors and a mid-season signing will make his club debut in place of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.

Aziro launches Aziron for governed enterprise AI tasks
It is aimed at firms that want AI agents to update records and trigger workflows without losing oversight or audit trails.

CREST launches AI testing standard for cyber firms
Buyers of AI tools now have a benchmark to judge testing providers, as CREST's new standard targets gaps in assurance and due diligence.

Asia Pacific data centre values set to top USD $950bn
Power constraints and AI demand are driving a surge in Asia Pacific build-out, with colocation revenue set to exceed USD $66 billion by 2030.

Serious crash involving a car and pedestrian in Auckland's Sunnynook
The crash was reported to police at 6.30pm, who say initial reports suggest there are serious injuries.

School’s trailer found one month after being stolen in the early hours of the morning
Chelsea Primary School thanked everyone who kept an eye out for the trailer.

Warriors call on debutant Luke Laulilii for Knights clash
Former Tiger, Luke Laulilii, to make Warriors debut as replacement for Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.

LoopMe extends PurchaseLoop into CPI & CPA optimisation
Advertisers can now link brand campaigns to installs and acquisitions as LoopMe widens PurchaseLoop into lower-funnel measurement.

Stored chemistry experiment in Horowhenua College science lab became potentially explosive substance, principal says
A Defence Force team exploded the senior chemistry experiment on the back field of Horowhenua College.

Worst property managers named and shamed in new report
More than 40 percent of renters told their homes met Healthy Homes standards still experienced mould, dampness or drafts, report says.