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‘We’re actually a team’: PM brushes off low personal ranking by business leaders
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is shrugging off criticism by business leaders he’s performing poorly.

Insider-driven data loss surges despite rising DLP investment
Insider-driven data losses rise despite 72% of firms boosting budgets, as legacy DLP tools fail to tackle modern cloud and AI risks effectively.

TikTok child data protection inadequate, Canadian privacy officials say
TikTok says it will introduce measures to "strengthen our platform" although it disputes some of the findings.

What will changes to sick leave and annual leave entitlements mean for you?
Explainer - The government has announced sweeping plans to change leave rules. How will it work?

Micron's Q4 earnings surpass Wall Street's expectations in latest test of AI trade

A finance veteran says junior bankers aren't doomed — they're actually supercharged by AI

Oil rises as US crude stockpile drop adds to sense of tighter supply

Pukekohe woman sentenced to home detention for $1.4m tax evasion
Haitelenisia Kaumavae ran a business supplying workers to fruit and vegetable growers for harvesting.

What is The Booker Prize and how does it work?
How many books do judges have to read? How fast? How much money is there in the win? And why has it been the source of controversy?

Is it worth splurging on an expensive coffee machine? Here’s a look at the maths
A standard flat white is now between $6 and $8 at a cafe in Auckland - which begs the questions, should I make my own at home?

Luxury yacht sinks for a second time in months
The 18.2m yacht is now sitting on the seabed near Slipper Island.

‘An impressive background’: Swedish economist revealed as the new Reserve Bank Governor
Finance Minister Nicola Willis reveals who will take the top job at the central bank.

Anna Breman announced as new Reserve Bank governor
Anna Breman announced as the new Reserve Bank governor.

ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to drive smart, green homes
ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to mass-produce smart, eco-friendly homes, cutting emissions by 75% and waste by 80% with automated modular design.

Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT to enhance connectivity
Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT, offering businesses scalable, secure connectivity as consumer eSIM chipsets become widely available in devices.

‘Trust is broken’: Optus braces for customer losses after fatal outage
The telco lost hundreds of thousands of customers after its last major outage. Insiders say its credibility has now been further shredded.

Identity security & data visibility key for cyber resilience
Experts stress that identity security and unified data visibility are crucial to boosting cyber resilience amid rising AI and machine identity risks in 2025.

TeamViewer launches MSP Partner Programme for global service growth
TeamViewer launches MSP Partner Programme globally to help managed IT service providers scale, enhance offerings, and access enterprise-grade platforms.

Papakainga living: 'Privacy is at a premium but we learned how we do come together'
The papakainga development at Te Awhina welcomed its first tenants in 2023, and it's the largest project of its kind in Te Tauihu o te Waka-a-Maui

Another Wallabies injury blow with key player ruled out of All Blacks test
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will have to reshuffle his backs after losing a likely starter for the Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park.

New Reserve Bank Governor announced: Swedish economist Dr Anna Breman gets top job
The new Governor will replace Adrian Orr, who resigned in March.

Police reveal findings into H-E-B México contract worker's death

Central Bank’s New Brazilian Forex Rules Could Impact Crypto Exchanges

Over 1,000 people executed by Islamic regime over past nine months, human rights org. claims

Marketers using agentic AI foresee quantum computing’s rise soon
Nearly one-third of marketers using agentic AI expect quantum computing to influence marketing within two years, signalling rapid tech adoption ahead.