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Daniel Day Lewis is back - but he hasn't been inundated with new scripts
The three-time Oscar winner appears in the family drama Anemone, his first film since 2017's Phantom Thread.

AI adoption outpaces cloud security as leaders rely on old metrics
AI adoption surges, yet outdated security metrics and leadership blind spots leave firms vulnerable to breaches, warns Tenable's Cloud and AI Security 2025 report.

Boomi recognised as Leader in 2025 Gartner API Management report
Boomi has advanced from Niche Player to Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for API Management, reflecting its strong innovation and execution.

APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026
By 2026, 79% of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost threat intelligence spending and adopt AI to tackle rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.

Cyclone Gabrielle Inquest: Disbelief over no centralised emergency platform
A former Civil Defence controller told an inquest that the Christchurch earthquakes had shown the need for the platform.

Train-truck collision on Kapiti Coast under investigation
The flatbed truck carrying a digger was stopped on the tracks, when the freight train smashed into it.

Operation Nest Egg making Okarito Forest safe breeding ground for rowi kiwi
After falling to about 160 birds in the 1990s, the rowi population is now up to about 700 in the West Coast sanctuary.

DOC launches new cadet programme: 'It's about making a real difference'
"It's not just your fitness, it's the resilience", says DOC as it launches a new cadet programme.

It's time to ditch 'shrink it pink it' approach to shoes - study
Women's running shoes could reduce performance and increase chances of injury as they are based on a man's foot.

Winston Peters accuses Broadcasting Standards Authority of 'Soviet era stasi' censorship
It follows a decision to begin regulating podcasts and online media.

Global targets for cross-border payment reforms at risk of delay
Global financial authorities are likely to miss their 2027 target to improve cross-border payments, with costs and regulatory hurdles still impeding progress.

Graphic design tops New Zealand freelance roles amid AI growth
Graphic design leads New Zealand’s freelance jobs despite AI growth, as demand for creatives and tech specialists surges in 2024, says global report.

The Microsoft Office suite you know and love, now $20 for lifetime use
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows is just $19.97 (MSRP $229) through October 19 only — one payment, no subscription fees, all the essential apps you already use every day. Why rent MS Office every month when you can just own it? For $19.97, you can score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office...

Tinker, AI, councillor… spy? Who is Benedict Ong?
When a bolter was elected as a councillor the rumours started circulating. But Benedict Ong has confirmed he is not a spy, or AI.

Another poll has National slipping into 20s, left bloc holding power
A second political poll has the National Party slipping into the 20s, with the left bloc holding the balance of power were the results to be reflected at an election.

Sia's ex demands $250,000 per month in spousal support
The Australian pop star filed for divorce from Daniel Bernard in March, after three years of marriage.

'Touch to exit' security switch recalled as it may allow unauthorised access to secure areas
The fault "could allow an unauthorised person access to a secure area without a user first touching their hand to the device".