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Beyond Google: When AI tells your story - A crisis recovery roadmap for C-suite & boards
C-suite leaders must now manage reputations shaped by AI narratives from ChatGPT and others, facing both misinformation and unavoidable truths.

Half of NZ organisations report shortfalls in cloud benefits
Half of New Zealand organisations report cloud investments falling short of expected benefits, with many citing challenges in value and infrastructure readiness.

Sadowski-Synnott and Wanaka twins picked for NZ’s Winter Olympic team
The first wave of New Zealand athletes have been selected for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Struggling to fit everything in your suitcase? Here’s what to do
Who hasn’t once in their life sat on their suitcase to try to squeeze it all in?

Applied Materials flags $600 million revenue hit in 2026 on broader chip export curbs

'Compromising public safety': FENZ calls for union to withdraw strike noitce
Fire and Emergency New Zealand are looking to take the matter to the Employment Relations Authority.

FMA urges Kiwi consumers to complain more on financial issues
The FMA has found that fewer than than one-third of people are confident about how to complain about their financial service provider.

JAVLN raises AUD $6 million to boost AI & expand in Australia
JAVLN has raised AUD $6 million to advance AI integration and expand its cloud-based insurance software across Australia and New Zealand.

Trust in generative AI rises but safeguards & investment lag
Global trust in generative AI rises to 48%, yet only 40% of firms invest in safeguards, risking gaps in data privacy and ethical usage, says new report.

‘Look at these toys!’ Govt plans to supercharge domestic defence and weapons industry
With long-term defence spending increasing, the government wants to ensure local Kiwi companies get a slice of the pie. It’s launched a strategy aimed at boosting the domestic defence industry.

NZX struggles to keep companies on board
The NZX capital markets continue to shrink, with another couple of long-time public listed companies set to go.

Oura launches ceramic smart ring with four colours in Australia
Oura has launched its Ceramic Ring 4 in Australia and New Zealand in four colours, priced at AUD $799, now available at major retailers including Harvey Norman.

Technical glitches hit Instant Kiwi online games after Lotto upgrade
Some players were left frustrated this week after Instant Kiwi online games failed to load properly following Lotto’s recent system upgrade.

The small towns left struggling as big business pulls out
It’s hard for people in these areas to bounce back because the odds of being able to find another job that values your skills is limited, an economist says.

Delays to Trump's UAE chips deal frustrate Nvidia's Jensen Huang, officials, WSJ reports

Impact of Whakaari eruption on victims heard in court
In several personal statements it was suggested the island should be handed over to the government and never used again for tourism.

Neo4j invests USD $100 million to drive agentic AI & GenAI growth
Neo4j commits USD $100 million to advance agentic and generative AI, launching new products and a global startup programme to boost AI innovation.

Police ask public to stay away from Scarborough, Godley Head during search for Christchurch teen
Boats, drones and now a helicopter are being used in the search for Marley, police say.

Why all eyes will be on D-Mac in Bledisloe II
Once Razor’s first-choice No 10, Damian McKenzie has a golden chance to prove he can deliver in a pressure-cooker test.

Whakaari/White Island eruption coronial inquest begins with song and tears
Twenty-two people died either on Whakaari or in the days and months following the eruption in December 2019.