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The AI metric that matters isn't token cost
For Australian businesses, the real test of AI is whether it changes decisions, margins or customer outcomes, not how many tokens it uses.

Business confidence slipped slightly in August but remains strong overall - ANZ
ANZ says this suggests the bounce-back is already underway.

Election 2026: Govt to announce fuel tax decision as key deadline passes
The Government has previously said a fuel tax decision must be made by the end of August.

US and Taiwan say China used travel advisory to undermine Palau
The United States and Taiwan governments have accused China of trying to use a travel advisory notice to undermine Palau on the eve of the Pacific Island Forum leaders summit in Koror.

Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change
Google has updated its maps application to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the United States, reflecting a recent order by President Donald Trump that changed the name of the lake, the global technology giant says.

Huawei Cloud launches the CodeArts Agent in Singapore
The Singapore debut puts Huawei Cloud in the race to win enterprise developers as AI tools shift from code suggestions to full project support.

Microsoft 365 readiness gaps worry MSPs as AI demand grows
Only 3% of MSPs said every client tenant is Copilot-ready, despite AI governance becoming the fastest-growing request.

How South Africa out-executed the All Blacks to level series
After lacking composure at Ellis Park, the Springboks turned their trademark aerial supremacy and attacking efficiency into a 33-26 win.

Labour promises every graduate nurse will get a job
Graduate nurses are being trained in New Zealand but looking overseas for their first, Ayesha Verrall says.

Only 8% of firms track AI impact, Talent Group says
Despite a surge in workplace use, most firms still cannot show whether AI is paying off, with only 8% tracking impact with clear KPIs.

Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet briefing
The PM is holding today's post-Cabinet press conference at the Beehive Theatrette. Watch it live here.

The hidden cost of technical debt in the race to modernise Java applications
Hidden complexity is slowing Asia Pacific firms' AI and cloud upgrades, as ageing Java estates become harder to maintain and secure.

Economist warns costs of 'mean-spirited' benefit changes will outweigh the gains
Shamubeel Eaqub says the move would shift money from the poor to the crown.

Minimum viable company: Recover faster when systems go dark
Focusing on the right systems first can cut recovery time and help firms avoid reintroducing risk after a cyber attack.

Police uncover 14 alleged cannabis grow houses across Waikato
Police say hundreds of plants were being grown at each property, with up to 750kg of cannabis seized from one location alone.

Skier being 'attended to' after reports they went over cliff at Treble Cone
The incident happened on Treble Cone at 11.40am.

xReality Group posts record results as defence sales grow
Defence training demand helped lift annual revenue 43% to AUD $20 million, while xReality Group cut its net loss to AUD $0.1 million.

Steven Alker secures back-to-back victories and $550k payday with Michigan win
The Kiwi golfer carded a final-round 68 to seal his second PGA Tour Champions title in as many weeks.

Knights forward faces season-ending ban for head shot on Warriors debutant
Jacob Saifiti was sent off as the Warriors rallied to beat Newcastle 46-32 and secure a top-two finish.

No arrests four days after man and woman shot dead in South Auckland
Police are seeking witnesses and CCTV or dashcam footage as they pursue “every line of enquiry” into the Wattle Downs double killing.

Labour promises guaranteed jobs for every nursing graduate if elected
The Labour Party is promising a job to every resident that graduates with a nursing qualification in New Zealand.