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Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise
Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.

Spectrum appoints Deane Jessep to drive sovereign AI strategy
Spectrum names Deane Jessep CTO to lead New Zealand’s sovereign AI strategy, tackling cloud costs, data sovereignty, and AI governance in enterprise and government sectors.

New Relic named Observaility Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for 13th year
New Relic has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms for the 13th year, reflecting its innovation and AI-focused strategy.

‘Feels like a deep recession’: 100 jobs go as pipe company put into administration
Pipe Vision - one of New Zealand’s largest pipe maintenance and drainage firms - was placed in voluntary administration by its director.

Man who stabbed scientist to death has ‘grandiose, spiritual delusions’ and needs special treatment
Scientist Stephen Thorpe was fatally stabbed outside an Auckland tennis club in August.

‘I miss my son’, grieving dad tells court as teen killer keeps name secret
“I love you”, a father told his 16-year-old son. Hours later his boy would be dead, and his family left grieving.

HammerTech launches AI tools to streamline construction safety admin
HammerTech launches HammerTech Intelligence, AI tools designed to automate construction site safety admin and provide real-time insights for contractors.

Deel unveils AI payroll upgrades, new pay features for NZ staff
Deel unveils AI payroll upgrades and new pay features in New Zealand to ease onboarding, payroll, and empower employees with early wage access and clearer payslips.

Victim's brother says murder-accused Julia DeLuney previously lied about calling for help
Julia DeLuney is accused of killing her mother, Helen Gregory, aged 79.

When will one-test All Black feel the love?
The versatile Ruben Love wasn’t picked to play the French in Wellington but could still be a trump card for All Blacks coach Scott Robertson.

AI Appreciation Day spotlights responsible & purposeful adoption
AI Appreciation Day highlights the need for responsible, strategic AI use across industries, focusing on governance, infrastructure, and purposeful adoption.

Datadog named Leader in Gartner observability report for fifth year
Datadog has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting its strong market position.

Dunedin teen jailed for 3 years and 3 months for bus stop stabbing of Enere Taana-McLaren
The 14-year-old stabbed Enere Taana-McLaren during a confrontation in Dunedin.

Loud and proud: Inside NZ's infectious Punjabi music scene
A new generation of Indian musicians is shaking up New Zealand's music scene, blending contemporary hip hop with cultural roots.

Victim’s brother testifies against woman accused of murdering her mother
The victim Helen Gregory’s brother, Peter Wilson, who lives in Australia, gave evidence on Friday morning as a Crown witness.

Serious crash involving two vehicles in Waikato
The road is closed, and police are asking motorists to avoid the area.

Trainspotting's Irvine Welsh: We've become 'dumbed down machines'
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh's sequel is called Men in Love, as the 'world is full of hate'.

Digital passports for clothing: How Taiwan is putting tech into sustainable fashion
Taiwan supplies materials to brands across the world, including NZ’s Kathmandu and Icebreaker.

Portnox unveils cloud ZTNA for secure, agentless remote access
Portnox launches cloud-native ZTNA offering passwordless, agentless access to web apps with a free unlimited-user version, boosting secure remote work.

Grandma grieves loss of talented jockey Ngakau Hailey who died in a vehicle collision
Ngakau Hailey loved his whanau and put his heart and soul into whatever he did, his grandmother says.

Watch: Ryan Fox nails monster eagle at Scottish Open
The Kiwi also nearly made an ace during an excellent first round.