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CrowdStrike partners can earn up to USD $7 in services for each USD $1 spent
CrowdStrike partners can earn up to USD $7 in services revenue for every USD $1 spent on its Falcon platform, boosting profitability and growth prospects.

'We are an ancient people': Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of nationhood
Thousands of people gathered in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, as early as 5:00am local time Tuesday to welcome the dawn of Independence Day.

Robinhood CEO shares how he's better-positioned than big banks — and where he struggles

Oil steady as market weighs supply risk from attacks on Russian refineries

Poll shows what voters think about NZ recognising Palestinian statehood
This latest poll tested the mood of the public on both recognition and the government's response to the war in Gaza more generally.

Calabrio launches AI-driven workforce solution for contact centres
Calabrio unveils Workforce Intelligence, an AI-powered platform enhancing contact centre operations with real-time adaptability and improved agent performance.

Exabeam & Cribl expand AI security partnership to cut costs
Exabeam and Cribl expand their AI security partnership to help organisations improve threat detection and reduce data storage costs efficiently.

Some adoptions halted under urgency to fight trafficking, slavery
The move follows revelations people with convictions for violence or sexual abuse were adopting children overseas.

Exclusive: Exabeam’s Steve Wilson on AI agents and the future of cybersecurity
Enterprise adoption of AI agents is revolutionising cybersecurity, boosting efficiency but raising fresh insider risks as attackers also harness AI advances.

Suitcase murders-accused wanted 'to die in New Zealand', court hears
The officer who extradited a woman accused of murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases says she told him she did not do it.

'Absolutely belted': Avocado growers count losses after weekend wind
Strong winds battered Bay of Plenty and Coromandel orchards, with growers left mulching trees and salvaging fruit.

New kind of speed camera to hit Auckland streets this week
Ten trailers with cameras are to join the camera-equipped SUVs that have been operating around the country since May.

Cutting through the noise: Hire like a hero in a crowded market
AI-powered smart matching tech is helping SMEs hire faster and fairer, focusing on skills over CVs to tackle talent shortages and rising recruitment costs.

Some international adoptions halted under urgency to fight trafficking, slavery
The move follows revelations people with convictions for violence or sexual abuse were adopting children overseas.

Serious crash in Oamaru closes road, leaves two injured
The crash was reported to emergency services around 12.52pm on Tuesday.

The real reason why 95% of AI pilots don’t succeed
MIT reveals 95% of AI pilots fail to deliver value, highlighting the need for robust processes and realistic expectations in AI adoption.

Global marketers embrace GenAI, reporting ROI & deeper value
A new study reveals 85% of global marketers use generative AI daily, with 80% reporting clear ROI and enhanced customer loyalty through the technology.

New space observatory opens in South Wairarapa
A new observatory with a powerful telescope has just opened in South Wairarapa.

Nauru sells citizenship to wealthy while 'poor' refugees remain in detention, advocate says
A refugee advocate in Australia says Nauru's citizenship by investment initiative - a scheme described by the Nauru government as "a groundbreaking initiative" - is "a national pariah".

RNZ poll shows more than 40% of people want New Zealand to recognise Palestine
The RNZ poll asked 1000 voters whether New Zealand should recognise a Palestinian state.

‘It felt like the 90s again’: The inaugural Castle St pizza eating competition
A man in a Warriors shirt took home the top prize in a new Castle St competition for eating pizza. Lots and lots of pizza.