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Delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway after crash between cars and truck
It could be a long drive home for commuters on Auckland's Southern Motorway this afternoon.

Black Ferns star celebrates engagement after World Cup heartbreak
Amy du Plessis has had a bittersweet week, facing heartbreak on the field but joy off it.

Unions, Iwi Chairs Forum call for mass mobilisation on ‘national day of solidarity’
The “national day of solidarity” between iwi and unions has been called in resistance to the “Government’s ongoing attacks on Maori and workers”.

Seasonal workers win landmark case over unlawful wage deductions
Three Employment Court judges were so concerned about RSE worker conditions, they sent their judgment to Immigration NZ.

Exclusive: HID talks biometrics and passwordless future
Australian firms rapidly adopt seamless biometric and digital access, blending physical and digital security with flexible, passwordless, and eco-friendly credential solutions.

Quest Software launches unified AI-ready data management platform
Quest Software unveils the erwin Data Management Platform, a unified AI-ready solution to improve data trust and accelerate AI project delivery by up to 54%.

IGEL unveils rapid endpoint recovery tool to cut $4.44m breach costs
IGEL launches Dual Boot feature enabling organisations to restore secure device access within minutes during cyberattacks, slashing breach costs averaging $4.44m.

LRN unveils Catalyst Phishing to reinforce cyber risk training
LRN launches Catalyst Phishing, a behaviour-focused phishing simulation tool to help organisations strengthen cyber risk training and security culture.

Banks accelerate shift from AI research to practical deployment
Banks have accelerated the shift from AI research to practical tools, with top institutions rapidly deploying innovations in trading, fraud prevention, and customer service.

Exclusive: Lenovo's AI strategy aiming for smarter outcomes
Australian and New Zealand firms move from AI pilots to value-driven adoption, with 82% of large businesses now using AI to enhance efficiency and operations.

A region with its worst run of bad news ‘in over 30 years’ - what’s gone wrong?
It’s fair to say Nelson has had its share of rough luck lately.

‘Don’t end up like our radar’: Weather radar damaged after lightning hit
MetService says one of their weather radars took a direct strike by lightning on Thursday, causing “significant damage”.

This tree fell across the lawn in August, 2022. And it stayed there for three years
After three years of disputes, Auckland Council has given Takapuna apartment owners consent to clear a fallen pohutukawa that has blocked their shared garden since 2022.

Woman charged after fire claims former mental health unit
A 42-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with arson after a fire destroyed the old Seaview Hospital complex at Hokitika in August.

'Show-stopping', 'confessional space', stripping down - Lorde's world tour kicks off
The Texas arena show is the first of more than 50 that the New Zealand singer will perform on her biggest ever world tour. NZ gets its turn in February, 2026.

HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14-inch Review
For the last month I have been using the HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 inch as my daily machine. Here are my impressions.

Ransomware attacks steady at 328 as cyber gangs join forces
Ransomware attacks held steady at 328 in August, with cyber gangs collaborating to boost impact, says NCC Group report highlighting persistent global risks.

AI & automation reshape transport management for growth
Research reveals transport management is now key to company growth, with 96% adopting generative AI despite only 17% achieving full automation.

‘Fantastic day for Dunedin:’ new $1.8 billion hospital construction contract signed
The project will pump $100m annually into the Dunedin economy, and support over 1000 full time jobs, the Health Minister says.

Gurucul unveils AI platform to cut insider risk by over 50%
Gurucul launches AI Insider Risk Management platform to cut insider threats by over 50%, automating detection and response for faster security action.