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How Java will power secure, enterprise-scale AI by 2026
By 2026, Java is tipped to be AI’s production backbone, driving heavier compute, tighter security and runtime modernisation.

MP's school visit cancelled over pro-Palestine protests

Ex-hostage David Cunio opens up about hardships suffered during captivity in Gaza

New Relic: telcos go AI-first in observability push
Telcos race ahead on AI-first observability as New Relic links faster AI monitoring uptake to higher returns and fewer costly outages.

11:11 Systems buys Ntirety in VMware cloud partner push
11:11 Systems snaps up Ntirety, bolstering its VMware-focused private cloud portfolio as Broadcom narrows its cloud partner ecosystem.

Heavy traffic on Auckland's south-western motorway after truck fire
All lanes on Auckland's south-western motorway are now open following a rubbish truck fire.

Air Canada flight returns to Auckland shortly after takeoff
Flight AC40 bound for Vancouver forced to return to Auckland International Airport.

Arts festival cancels event after mass boycott over barring of Palestinian writer
They said the decision to withdraw Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah’s invitation to the event was out of respect for the community suffering after the Bondi fatal terror attack.

Christchurch man, 21, completes ‘pointless’ 24-hour bike ride around McDonald’s drive-thru
Matthew Fairbrother completed the challenge on Christmas Day, the only day of the year McDonald’s is closed.

Teen charged after allegedly huffing nitrous oxide while driving in Rotorua
Police said there was a concerning increase of people huffing nitrous oxide while driving in Bay of Plenty.

Pioneering gay footballer Josh Cavallo accuses former club of homophobia
Adelaide United says it "categorically rejects" Cavallo's claims he was sidelined because of his sexuality.

Most of Uganda's population is under 17 - will they give an 81-year-old another term?
Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.

Teen caught huffing nangs while driving
The 18-year-old has been banned from driving.

French far-right leader Le Pen faces appeal trial that could decide her 2027 presidential run

HCLTech to build AI-led IT for Magnum Ice Cream firm
HCLTech will build AI-driven IT systems for Magnum Ice Cream as the dessert giant gears up to run independently from Unilever worldwide.

Apple’s Gemini deal a win for Google, but will it make your iPhone smarter?
Apple has been extremely cautious when it comes to using AI and is hoping Google’s raw resources will help it close the gap on its rivals.

One seriously injured after Christchurch apartment fire
The fire in the suburb of Sydenham was quickly contained, but the occupant of the house is in a serious condition.

Flight bound for Vancouver loops back to Auckland Airport
AC40 landed back in Auckland shortly after 4pm after a delayed takeoff.

Mixed fortunes for former champions on day two of ASB Classic
One of the biggest servers on the pro tour, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, has set up a second-round clash with Kiwi-Brit Cameron Norrie.

Project manager ‘on the mend’ after being stabbed by stingray
Jeremy had been training for a surf life saving event in the lower North Island when he accidentally started a wrestle with a stingray.

Active search halted for missing tramper in national park
The air and ground search for a tramper missing in Kahurangi National Park for two weeks has been halted, pending any new information.

OutSystems appoints Fay Sien Goon as new finance chief
OutSystems names Fay Sien Goon as CFO to steer global finance and support its push into AI-powered application development and agentic systems.

A 'weird' and 'incredible' error - but was Szoboszlai disrespectful?
Liverpool beat Barnsley 4-1 in FA Cup fourth round but it was Dominik Szoboszlai's first-half error that had lots of people talking.