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Huge buzz but a big gamble: Battlefield 6 takes aim at Call of Duty
The latest in the military shooter series is a pivotal release for publisher Electronic Arts.

Starship Hospital nurses, doctors boycotted managers over bullying allegations
There have been multiple allegations of bullying and harassment of staff at Starship unit Te Puaruruhau.

Why All Blacks hooker’s Grand Slam tour hopes are fading
Hooker Asafo Aumua's chances of rebooting his All Blacks career on the Grand Slam tour may be in jeopardy because of a concussion.

1500 Hastings property owners told cyclone damage may alter valuations
Emails were sent to the 1503 owners of properties that were given white, yellow or red placards after the cyclone in February 2023.

Firefighters battle Auckland house fire
Fire and police are at the scene.

Emergency operations centre activated on West Coast as wind, rain batters South Island
Heavy rain and wind are causing problems across a series of southern highways

Organisations struggle with transaction readiness amid M&A focus
A global survey reveals 97% of organisations struggle with transaction readiness, hindering their ability to capitalise on mergers and acquisitions amid economic uncertainty.

Watch: Baffling decisions by umpires are blighting Cricket World Cup
A third TV-umpiring howler in as many days has thrown doubt over the competence of all-female officiating panels.

From ‘fear factor’ to ‘cognitive fatigue’: KPMG principal on the quarter when everyone started thinking about AI differently

China expands rare earths restrictions, targets defense and chips users

Farmers, traders ‘flying blind’ as US shutdown blocks key crop data

How a little-known AI startup found itself in the middle of a Google privacy firestorm

Major highway closes as wind and rain batter South Island
Heavy rain and wind are causing problems across a series of southern highways

Dayforce launches AI agents & workspace to boost HR efficiency
Dayforce unveils AI Agents and Workspace to enhance HR efficiency, offering smarter workflows and real-time collaboration within its platform from 2025-2026.

Amnesty International wants NZ visa for climate-affected Pacific islanders
Charles Kiata from Kiribati said a New Zealand visa established now would mean there would be a slow migration and not people being forced to leave as climate refugees.

CL0P hackers exploited Oracle EBS zero-day for data extortion
Hackers linked to CL0P exploited an Oracle E-Business Suite zero-day from July 2025, stealing data and extorting dozens of organisations worldwide.

Watch: Baffling umpire decisions are blighting Cricket World Cup
A third TV-umpiring howler in as many days has thrown doubt over the competence of all-female officiating panels.

‘Come home Jay’: Family of missing Tokoroa teacher plea for his return
The 36-year-old Tokoroa Intermediate School teacher hasn’t been seen since the night of Tuesday, September 30.

Ross Taylor injured but Samoa wins
Samoan cricketer Ross Taylor left the field injured at the Twenty20 World Cup qualifier in Oman.

Zero Trust cuts incidents but firms slow to adopt AI security
Research by DXC Technology and Microsoft finds Zero Trust frameworks cut security incidents by 83%, but only 30% of firms use AI-driven authentication tools.

Candidates confirmed for Tonga election
Registration of candidates closed in Nuku'alofa on Thursday.

Logitech unveils MX Master 4 mouse with haptics & new features
Logitech's MX Master 4 mouse features customisable haptics, Actions Ring shortcuts, enhanced connectivity, and eco-friendly materials, priced at AUD $199.95.

Watch: House thrown into confusion as MPs knock off early, blocking bill from becoming law
There weren’t enough MPs at Parliament on Thursday afternoon to vote on a bill to allow Sunday morning advertising.

Adobe launches AI agents to streamline B2B marketing journeys
Adobe launches AI agents within its B2B marketing tools to personalise interactions, streamline workflows, and speed up sales processes for businesses.