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AI-RAN automation spending to hit USD $1.1bn by 2030
Annual spending on AI-RAN automation and optimisation is forecast to reach USD $1.1 billion by 2030 as operators chase more autonomous mobile networks.

Waiouru fire still producing smoke after several days
The fire had burnt through over 3000 hectares since it was sparked by gun fire during military training on Sunday.

Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale flown to Australia for urgent medical treatment
Matthew Wale was admitted to the National Referral Hospital over the weekend.

One dead, one seriously injured after forestry incident in Hawke's Bay
One person was airlifted to Hawke’s Bay Hospital

Election live: Winston Peters publicly endorses National's Chris Bishop for electorate seat
The NZ First leader made it clear at the public meeting that his support for Bishop wasn’t an endorsement for the National party.

Ban, fine for Auckland FC striker ‘disproportionate’ – players’ union boss
Sam Cosgrove was fined almost $3000 and banned for Friday night’s match against Brisbane Roar following an outburst at a Stuff reporter.

Where can you get gas for under $3.40 per litre?
According to Gaspy, a platform where users report unverified gas prices across the country, the cheapest gas price on Wednesday was $3.32 in Epsom.

Illicit tobacco buyers trying to save money, rebel against government policy - study finds
A new study from the University of Otago spoke to 20 smokers who buy from the illicit tobacco market.

Mediawatch: Stuff urged to shelve cuts to regional journalism
It comes as E tu members at TVNZ plan to walk off the job from 1pm to 2pm on Thursday 29 October.

Apple unveils M6 MacBook Pro, iMac & new iPad mini
The latest hardware refresh brings faster AI and graphics performance to Apple's laptops, desktops and tablet, with new creator tools too.

Wanaka gym hits back at review complaining about womens' clothing
A Wanaka gym has hit back at an online review criticising the way women dressed while working out.

Arsonist jailed after former hospital and warehouse destroyed in fire
A man behind multiple fires which destroyed several properties, including a former hospital and a residential property, has been sent to jail.

Nelson ute theft: Nicholas Tripp jailed after dangerous police chase
Nicholas Tripp managed to evade police while stopping at a dairy to buy tobacco.

Pacific Elders' Voice calls for reversal of Forum partnership with Israel
A group of former Pacific leaders and notables says the Pacific Islands Forum's partnership with Israel is against the region's principles.

Meta survey finds most Asia-Pacific small firms use AI
The findings suggest many smaller firms are already using AI to lift productivity, but training costs and know-how remain major barriers.

New Zealand firms race ahead with AI despite data gaps
Despite weak data foundations, 65 per cent of local organisations are already running AI projects, while many cannot measure success effectively.

Ron Mark, now rallying against ‘woke’ NZDF, was a pro-diversity defence minister
“We want to encourage more diversity - we definitely need more Asians in the Defence Force,” he said in 2019.

Wellington candidates support wider buy-out scheme for flood-hit residents
More than 1800 properties in the city were impacted by the devastating weather in April, but central government has indicated it will not provide funding for widespread buy-outs.

Fiji anti-corruption chief shoots down speculation linking her to drug investigation
Lavi Rokoika says she has "no knowledge of, or involvement in" the multi-million-dollar missing cocaine case that was held at a High Court evidence room.

Pair charged after homeowners spot early-morning burglary on CCTV
A man and woman allegedly gathered laptops, curtains and a jerry can from an Otahuhu property before police arrested them.