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F5 & NetApp boost AI data security for quantum era
F5 and NetApp are deepening their alliance to harden AI data pipelines with quantum-resistant encryption and higher S3 throughput.

Black Cap’s comeback of the summer ends in the cruellest of fashions
Blair Tickner wasn’t on anyone’s selection radar at the start of the 2025-26 cricket season. After a few star turns, he now faces a lengthy recovery.

Surveillance zone expanded to contain yellow-legged hornets
Biosecurity New Zealand spokesman Mike Inglis said the expansion would provide greater assurance that the hornets are confined to a single population.

'Speed dating' recruitment programme sees students get jobs
The initiative was developed to address the worsening manufacturing skills shortage at a time when the sector is facing a projected shortfall of 157,000 workers over the next five years.

Concerns grown for missing Greymouth mother and her three children
Cadence and her three children aged 1, 10 and 12 are thought to be in the Christchurch area and possibly travelling with a man.

Australians lose AUD $432 each on fake online tickets
One in five Australians has been duped by fake online tickets, losing an average AUD $432 as scams surge ahead of the busy summer events season.

Person dies in Auckland CBD
Emergency services were called to the scene early this morning.

Czechs greenlight magic mushroom use from 2026

Germany to officially reject some Afghans waiting in Pakistan

Israel's Druze use AI to present to UN testimonies of 'sexual terrorism' against Syrian Druze women

German Cabinet advances bill to cut greenhouse emissions from fuels

Ukraine's naval drones are gunning for Russia's 'shadow fleet.' A security source says a tanker just suffered a critical hit.

The Secret Destinations Amex Says Will Be More Popular Than Bali by 2026

Not just pizza: Italian cuisine makes UNESCO list
UNESCO described Italian cuisine as a "cultural and social blend of culinary traditions" and a way of "caring for oneself and others, expressing love and rediscovering one's cultural roots".

Nine to Noon live: Growing crisis in welfare support revealed in major report
The report, based on more than 10,000 requests for assistance, said people from all walks of life, and all ages and ethnicities, are struggling to meet basic living costs.

People facing 'imminent homelessness' not eligible for emergency housing, Citizens Advice Bureau says
Many facing 'imminent homelessness' don't qualitfy for emergency housing anymore, the Citizens Advice Bureau warns.

Police illegally entered man’s home, used ‘unjustified’ force against him, report says
Police have acknowledged their misinterpretation of the law during an arrest attempt in Flaxmere, Hawke’s Bay.

2026 Technology Predictions for APJ
By 2026, APJ enterprises harness hidden internal data, embrace open virtualisation and mainstream isolated recovery to battle cyber risk.

A new open AI coding model is closing in on proprietary options
Open-weights Devstral 2 model scores 72% on industry benchmark, nearing proprietary rivals.

Children exposed to asbestos should be monitored long-term - public health experts
Researchers say regular monitoring will ensure the best chance of successfully treating cancers - which could take decades to emerge.

Activists urge Vanuatu government to take 'decisive stance' on West Papua
West Papuan "freedom fighters and advocates" have formally submitted a petition to the Vanuatu government in which they express their concern, local media report.

Hemp industry rules loosened in sweeping law change
The announcement is being made by the Regulation Minister at the Hemp NZ Food Factory.

YouTube TV teases slimmed-down streaming bundles for 2026
YouTube TV is about to get skinny—that is, it’s set to add skinny bundles of live streaming TV channels next year, including a sports package with every ESPN network. More than 10 of these “genre-specific” bundles are coming to YouTube TV next year, but for now, YouTube is only revealing a few details about the...