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Rackspace cuts emissions by 10% & targets net zero by 2045
Rackspace Technology cut emissions by 10% in a year and aims for net-zero carbon by 2045, backed by Science Based Targets initiative validation.

From white-collar bouts to world title brink: Joseph Parker opponent’s unlikely path
Fabio Wardley says he’ll need patience and composure to stand a chance against the Kiwi heavyweight at London’s O2 Arena this weekend, with plenty at stake.

Severe weather forces change to plans for mega strike rallies
Several public sector unions says Thursday's mega strike will go ahead, though plans for some rallies may change due to the severe weather forecasts.

Anthropic, Google in Talks on Multibillion-Dollar Cloud Deal

APAC records highest network attack levels globally in WatchGuard report
WatchGuard reports a 40% rise in evasive malware hidden in encrypted traffic, with 70% of threats now using TLS to avoid detection in Q2 2025.

PvX Partners backs Brainstash with $50M in UA financing to accelerate global growth of Deepstash
PvX Partners invests USD $9 million in Brainstash to accelerate global growth of the Deepstash microlearning platform with user acquisition financing.

Climate reporting rules for large businesses to be eased
Banks, credit unions, building societies and insurers would still be required to report.

Red Hat & NetApp deepen partnership to boost hybrid cloud adoption
Red Hat and NetApp expand their partnership to simplify hybrid cloud adoption, enhancing VM migration and data management across on-premises and public cloud environments.

How ransomware economics drives the global cybercrime industry
Ransomware, a $10.5tn cybercrime industry by 2025, uses a professional economic model driving global attacks, with governments moving to curb payments.

Severe weather forces change to plans for mega strike rallies
The union for senior doctors outdoor rallies in some cities are cancelled and the teachers' union is reviewin some actions.

My friend keeps wrecking my programs
Nothing wrecks a good piece of software more quickly than vibe coding, so I have discovered.

Here’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy a freehold property at prestigious Ayrburn
The largest section will set you back $11m. With the house package, it could cost $40m.

Father's horrific ‘reprobate and degrading’ violence towards son
A father’s three-year reign of violence and terror over his teenage son came to an end only when relatives rescued him and took him to hospital.

School bus passengers told to quarantine, ‘strong likelihood’ measles is spreading undetected
There are now four current cases nationwide.

‘It’s all gone:’ The home was a haven for Lance Hooper, until yesterday when he got the call at work no-one wants to hear
Kaikoura wild fires continue to burn, as some residents return to survey the ashes of the houses they called home.

Sources: Multimodal AI startup Fal.ai already raised at $4B+ valuation

Meta in $27 billion financing deal with Blue Owl Capital for Louisiana data center

Delinea joins Microsoft Security Store to boost identity safety
Delinea joins Microsoft Security Store Partner Ecosystem, enabling firms to access certified identity security solutions via Microsoft’s procurement platform.

Wellington's Mount Victoria tunnel closes in both directions after crash
NZTA is warning people in the area to allow additional time for their journey and take extra care.

Gartner forecasts AI-driven changes in jobs, money & global rules
By 2027, AI will transform hiring, regional platforms, and business processes, with USD $58bn market shifts and 90% of B2B trades handled by AI agents by 2028.

Red Hat AI 3 aims to streamline enterprise AI at production scale
Red Hat unveils Red Hat AI 3, enhancing enterprises' AI deployment with scalable inference, collaboration tools, and support for diverse hardware platforms.

Measles cases on the rise: What you need to know
Explainer - Measles cases may be spreading in the community. Here's what you need to know about the deadly disease.