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New Zealand firms split on AI as strategy gap widens
Only 15% of New Zealand businesses have an AI strategy, leaving most unable to measure returns or prepare for the next wave of tools.

DXC names three winners of 2026 insurance invitational
Insurers in Australia and New Zealand may gain tools for fraud checks, customer communication and injury recovery after DXC picked three startups.

Qualcomm launches dual Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips
Premium Android handsets are set to get more on-device AI and imaging tools as Qualcomm adds a second flagship chip option for makers.

Which NZ destinations have made the Lonely Planet 2027 list?
The two places featured on the list showcase the "best of the quirkiness that New Zealand has to offer".

Tight timeframe of Central Otago gold mine fast-track bid 'really concerning' for locals
Opponents say it has been a "real schmozzle", with the project not suited to the fast-track process due to its complexity.

Man linked to US ‘house of horrors’ lived in NZ under a stolen identity
Raymond Horsch, who has been linked to missing women in the US, spent several years living in Timaru in the 80s.

New Kiwi Monopoly unveiled - with a very controversial piece
There is a new edition of NZ Monopoly game, but it comes with an Aussie addition.

David Seymour says Government shouldn’t sign LNG contract before election, Shane Jones implies the same
It would be “irresponsible” for the Government to sign a contract to build a liquefied natural gas terminal ahead of the election, ACT leader David Seymour has said.

Chief ombudsman requests urgent meeting with head of Education Ministry after OIA subversion
The chief ombudsman says he has significant concerns about allegations ministry staff tired to circumvent the Official Information Act.

Frost, wind and rain forecast as autumn warmth fades for many
Late summer warmth is set to break in many areas as rain and wind sweep in from the west.

The Papers: 'Burn to be mild' and 'Pulp fiction'
Burnham-Trump meeting at the UN and Earl Spencer admits error in new book lead Wednesday's papers.

Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers
Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.

Halter's Clank AI cuts engineering time in farm tech
Farming customers could see faster fixes as the system now handles alert triage and code changes, saving more than 215 engineering hours.

Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta
A free tool on macOS now gives AI tasks separate, disposable internet connections, helping keep users' IP addresses distinct from agent activity.

Watch live: Last House debate of this Parliamentary term
With the election campaign about to officially kick off, MPs gather at Parliament for one of the last times.

'Damaging stereotype' of Pasifika in AI-generated Voyager ad
Voyager Broadband has removed an advertisement that depicts two brown men attacking a Pakeha counterpart in "humour".

Wellington cricket legend honoured with room in his name at Basin Reserve
Legendary Wellington cricket figure and former Black Cap Luke Woodcock has been honoured at a special function at the Basin Reserve

Mental health callouts: Police handover at EDs to reduce to 30 minutes
Police have changed their earlier plan to reduce the handover to 15 minutes.

Proofpoint launches AI security against trusted attacks
Targeted phishing and payment fraud are getting harder to spot as attackers mimic routine business workflows and trusted contacts.

Watch: Threats, deals and passionate speeches at UNGA event
Delegations from across the world attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Child ketamine users getting bladder damage describe 'peeing a jellyfish'
Doctors running the UK's first and only dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13.