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Workday is a Fortune 500 startup reborn for the AI era
Its AI-first overhaul has cut layers, sped product cycles and left the company betting that startup-style speed can still serve Fortune 500 customers.

Blockbuster Bledisloe clash at MCG planned in lead-up to World Cup
2027 could provide the Wallabies with their best chance to end the drought in many years, with plans for a blockbuster trans-Tasman clash in front of 90,000-plus fans at the MCG.

Chris Hipkins’ leaders debate strategy: Let Luxon talk himself into trouble
The Labour leader appears to have landed on a plan that contrasts him with a much more verbose Party leader.

Ransomware shifts to data corruption, Index Engines says
Data recovery teams face a tougher test as new ransomware often corrupts files without full encryption, Index Engines said.

Luware launches NimbusOne after Microsoft certification
Certified by Microsoft, the new client lets contact centre agents stay in Teams or work in CRM tools, reducing switching and support burdens.

New mum CJ Bott targeting Wellington Phoenix comeback
After welcoming baby Billy in July, CJ Bott is balancing gym sessions and motherhood ahead of the new season.

Spike in refused study visa applications
In the past three months Immigration New Zealand declined 70 percent of applications from Bangladesh and 39 percent from India - nearly double the normal rates.

'Poor becoming poorer': South Auckland foodbanks warn poverty is deepening among Pasifika
Foodbanks in South Auckland warn that the high demand they are seeing from Pasifika families is just the tip of the iceberg.

Northern Marianas governor backs nuclear power for the US territory
Nuclear power is safe and should be considered as an alternative energy source, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands leader says.

Costco megastore step closer in Christchurch
A Costco megastore in Christchurch is a step closer with the government giving the US-based company the go-ahead to lodge a fast-track application.

Vulnerable Wellington man not seen in over two weeks
Dylin Jones, 29, was last seen in Porirua on September 29, and police say he may have changed his appearance by shaving his face.

Christchurch transitional housing facility for men gets major upgrade
A former client, turned support worker, says upgrades to the Salvation Army facility will better support people rebuilding their lives.

CScale raises USD $145 million to tackle AI optics
The funding backs efforts to reduce downtime in large AI systems as optical links become a critical bottleneck across data centres.

Ocient & Shadow Nexus partner on security data platform
National security agencies will be able to search hacked, breached and public data alongside mission records without moving it out of their own environment.

Wallabies make bold bench call for All Blacks rematch
Angus Bell pushed to the bench and Tate McDermott left out as Australia look to snap a 12-match losing run against the All Blacks.

IndyCar driver shares cancer diagnosis and vows to race in the 2027 Indy 500
IndyCar driver Jack Harvey has been diagnosed with cancer but expects to attend next year's season opener and drive in the Indianapolis 500.

Heavy rain and snow watches issued as spring cold front sweeps south
Dunedin council deployed sandbags while MetService issued road snowfall warnings for major South Island passes.

What we learnt from a rough and tumble finance debate
Willis and Edmonds scrapped it out about the government's Investment Boost and Labour's plan to scrap it and replace it with a policy that targets small businesses.