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Amazon Ads launches Agent & DVA+ for unified buying
Advertisers may see simpler campaign setup and less manual work as Amazon folds sponsored, display, video and audio buying into one platform.

Cloudflare to launch public Certificate Authority service
The move could widen choice for website operators and reduce reliance on a handful of issuers as the web braces for post-quantum encryption.

Back in black: Phoenix unveil nostalgic strip for 20th anniversary season
The Wellington Phoenix are stepping back in time for their 20th season, bringing back the black body and panelling from their inaugural campaign.

Zebra RFID lifts Spex warehouse picking efficiency 50%
Paper-based dispatch at the New Zealand manufacturer has been replaced with RFID tracking, cutting some picking tasks from 15 minutes to five.

Australian firms struggle to enforce AI data rules
Nearly all surveyed organisations in Australia had an AI tool accessing sensitive data beyond its remit, exposing weak real-time controls.

Pacific leaders unite on climate at UNGA: 'Think of the children'
Pacific Island leaders pulled no punches on the climate crisis at the United Nations General Assembly in New York this month.

Ping Identity launches three agents on Google Cloud
Ping Identity has launched three identity agents that let employees and administrators manage identity tasks through Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise.

Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons
Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits.

South Island spaceport for European rocket launches found to be feasible
A study says a New Zealand spaceport could help Europeans spread the risks of "weather, technical problems and geopolitics".

Laneway 2027 lineup: Fontaines D.C, Hayley Williams and Slayyyter
Laneway Festival 2027 will take place on February 21 at Auckland’s Western Springs Bowl.

KiwiRail boosts underlying surplus in face of large impairment charge from City Rail link
A large part is due to an impairment charge related to the Auckland City Rail Link.

Record 1.4 million patients swamp NZ emergency departments as doctors warn of crisis
Emergency doctors say rising numbers of seriously ill patients, hospital bed shortages and workforce pressures are leaving EDs operating at or above capacity every day.

SkyCity considers sale of its casino and entertainment group
It comes after SkyCity revealed in August it had received unsolicited approaches from two parties interested in potentially acquiring the entire company.

Psychologist who worked with OT, Youth Court charged with sexual offences against young men
The charges relate to five complainants and date between 1996 to 2005.

OpenAI unveils 20 updates with new agents & GPT-6.1
Businesses may pay less for advanced AI as OpenAI bundles cheaper access, always-on agents and a shared workspace into ChatGPT.

All Blacks: Ruben Love's injury highlights importance of Richie Mo'unga's return
The All Blacks coach had to continually make a case for Mo'unga's inclusion in the squad and it's about to pay off.

Mysterious Antarctic region that could lift sea levels by several metres must be studied - researchers
The Wilkes Subglacial Basin in East Antarctica is largely unexplored - but scientists know it is incredibly important for predicting future sea-level rise.

New Relic reports ISO AI certification & USD $18m savings
The software group says tighter AI oversight and cloud controls cut costs, as regulators and customers demand more accountability from tech suppliers.

Cleary is the favourite to win the Dally M. Here’s how NRL plans to handle the award
The Panthers halfback is recovering from a horror leg break. Will he be well enough to accept the medal from his hospital bed?

Two people found dead at separate Buller properties, homicide investigation launched
Police say they are not seeking anyone else over the deaths and there is no risk to the public.