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Versa & Microsoft enhance SASE with automated SD-WAN integration
Versa has launched automated integration of its Secure SD-WAN with Microsoft Entra Internet Access, simplifying secure networking for branch offices and enhancing SASE solutions.

Amplitude unveils MCP server & expands AI Agents open beta
Amplitude launches its Model Context Protocol server and opens beta for AI Agents, enabling seamless access to behavioural data via natural language queries.

Murder charges laid after father and son killed in Auckland house fire
A 38-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder after a deadly house fire killed a father and son in Bucklands Beach.

'We are devastated': Family of 11-year-old boy missing in British Columbia appeal for information
Kai Pavlovic is a New Zealand citizen and has been described as an "exceptionally kind, caring, intelligent, and funny young boy".

Man charged with murder after fatal Bucklands Beach house fire
A father and son were killed in the Auckland fire.

Invasive hornet could pose 'serious concern' for honey industry
A queen yellow-legged hornet has been found in New Zealand for the first time.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters delivers speech in the Oxford Union Debate
His attendance at the debates follows those of ACT leader David Seymour and Labour MP Willie Jackson.

Eketahuna residents counting cost of 'scary' storm
Power is still out in Eketahuna and internet and cell phone reception is patchy.

Relief teacher recorded ‘bragging’ about his sexual history in class, then blamed it on pupils
The man revealed his favoured sexual position to a group of 15-year-old boys.

Last remaining Maori news show has funding slashed
Te Karere became the last Maori news programme on television after Whakaata Maori stopped airing its Te Ao Maori News bulletins last year.

Man charged following arson attacks on cellphone towers in Wanaka
Police say there had been a series of arsons in recent months.

Elon Musk doubles down in fight with Trump administration, risking his empire
The latest row comes as Tesla launches 'Mad Max', a new driver assistance mode.

Open source database report highlights AI, cloud & licensing
Percona's new report highlights AI, cloud-native growth, and licensing shifts shaping open source database management in enterprise environments.

Kiwis star to miss massive chunk of next NRL season after rupturing ACL against Samoa
Cronulla are hopeful Ronaldo Mulitalo will be able to return at some stage in 2026.

Christchurch mosque attack terrorist can be called as inquest witness
White supremacist terrorist Brenton Tarrant can be called as a witness at the coronial inquest into the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Red Hat unveils AI-powered tools to speed up app modernisation
Red Hat launches Developer Lightspeed, an AI-driven toolset boosting app modernisation and coding efficiency within integrated developer workflows.

'We are devastated': Family of 11-year-old boy missing in British Columbia appeal for information
"As a family we are devastated by the situation, and continue to be gravely concerned for Kai's wellbeing."

Group to lodge fast track consent bid for axed Lake Onslow hydro project
A private consortium plans to lodge a fast-track consent application for the pumped hydro storage scheme in the "next week or two".

McDonald’s back for second helping at new Wanaka site after local opposition
The fast-food company have lodged another consent to open a restaurant in the town.

BlueVoyant's warning after Qantas and Mango cyber attacks
BlueVoyant warns Australian firms after Qantas and Mango suffer breaches via third-party suppliers, highlighting risks in supply chain cyber security.

Christchurch mosque attack terrorist can be called as inquest witness
Survivors and victims' families had objected to hearing from the white supremacist as part of the coronial inquest into the attacks.