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Apple unveils 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 AI boost
The new model boosts on-device AI and battery life as Apple tries to keep its professional laptop line ahead of rivals.

Arctic Wolf says AI resolves 60% of security cases
Arctic Wolf says AI now resolves 60% of security investigations, while monthly investigation volumes rise and alert volumes fall across more than 11,000 organisations.

Apple unveils M6 iMac with deeper Siri AI integration
Users will get faster on-device AI and improved connectivity, as Apple's new desktop adds Siri AI, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 without changing the design.

Oracle NetSuite: Trust AI the way you'd trust a new hire
Oracle NetSuite's Brian Chess says trust is earned and built over time and through experience. That doesn't change when agentic AI is involved.

Teen charged after machete allegedly pulled during Mangere Bridge liquor store theft
Police say a dog track led officers to a nearby property, where they found a teenager, alcohol and a machete.

Former NZ Cricket boss to lead High Performance Sport NZ
David White takes over as high performance director in January following a global search, succeeding Steve Tew.

Netgear launches cloud-managed security gateway for SMEs
Smaller branches can now add cloud-managed security from NETGEAR at USD $349.99, with the first year of Exium service included.

Delays on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway after caravan fire closes lane
A lane on the Southwestern Motorway was closed with police waiting for what was left of the caravan to be removed.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of October 26-November 1
Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Two men charged after police find air guns, meth and cash in Auckland vehicle
Police say a routine stop led to the discovery of an air rifle, air pistol, packaged methamphetamine and nearly $2000 cash.

Sensors keep state highway 1 bridge open during works
Live monitoring let engineers avoid a 30km/h restriction on a busy Canterbury bridge, keeping 35,000 daily vehicles moving during strengthening works.

Smart Planner launches travel app beta focused on Queenstown
Travellers in Queenstown will now test a beta app that links trip planning with local businesses, community initiatives and destination context.

AI Investment in Australia and New Zealand Drives Data Focus
Many ANZ firms lack the data governance and integration needed to prove AI is lifting productivity, costs or customer experience.

BT International adds Cisco, Fortinet, Netskope, Zscaler
Multinational firms using AI and cloud apps should see more predictable routes and faster security checks as BT International broadens Global Fabric access.

Lost hunter rescued barefoot and dehydrated from remote Northland forest
Search teams used a GPS dog collar, voice calls and the Eagle helicopter to find the hunter in dense Northland bush.

Wayne Brown calls on next government to ‘get on board’ with Auckland, outlines expectations
Announcing his manifesto, Auckland’s mayor said Wellington made “too many decisions” that affect the city.

'Won't be forgotten in a long time': Abhishek Sharma's 35-ball century leaves everyone in awe
Everyone watching the third T20 international between New Zealand and India couldn't help but sit back and admire the batting of opener Abhishek Sharma.

'Awesome crop' of cherries, early harvest looks likely
Cherries destined for locals ahead of Christmas are nearing the harvest stage with picking set to start in just a few weeks.

Two men released without charge after woman shot in Auckland's Mt Wellington
The woman was now in a stable condition after being treated for serious injuries, including a gunshot wound to the leg.

Auckland train delays, detours after incident near Orakei
East West Line trains in both directions are detouring through Newmarket, AT says.