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Octave rebrands as it prepares spin-off from Hexagon
Hexagon software unit Octave unveils new brand identity as it lines up independence, unifying design, build, operate and protect tools.

Electricity Authority caps back bills and orders annual plan checks for households
Retailers must cap back billing at six months and help customers move to better plans at no cost.

Softball legend Marty Grant inducted into World Hall of Fame, reflects on legacy and sacrifice
Marty Grant says the honour is less about his own success and more about the teammates, coaches and whanau who helped build that legacy.

Proofpoint adds threat defence to AWS Security Hub plan
Proofpoint plugs Collaboration Protection into AWS Security Hub Extended Plan, folding email and collaboration threat defence into one AWS deal.

EU announces energy crisis task force after war-related price rises

5 Peaceful, Car-Free Islands For A Stress-Free Mediterranean Vacation

Flights diverted, ferries delayed, as strong winds hit lower North Island
MetService was forecasting three-metre swells and winds of up to 74 km/h in the Strait.

US Pacific forces raise alert level after attack on Iran
While officials stressed there is no specific threat to the region, base personnel and visitors can expect heightened random anti-terrorism measures.

What time can I see the total lunar eclipse?
Aotearoa gets the “rare” chance to see a total lunar eclipse without any obstructions after midnight tonight.

Former top cop Jevon McSkimming used police money to pay for hotels during affair
Former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming used police money to pay for hotels during his affair.

Yubico picks Singapore for new Asia Pacific HQ push
Yubico has chosen Singapore for a new global HQ, bolstering Asia Pacific operations as demand for phishing-resistant authentication grows.

Trump says the 'big wave' is yet to come in Iran
"We're knocking the crap out of them," Trump said.

Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt 'in last stages' of his life
Finnian Garbutt says on social media that scans have shown cancer has "progressed rapidly" in his body.

Crusaders prop banned for three weeks for dangerous play
The Super Rugby Pacific foul play review committee has found Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams guilty of dangerous play in a ruck against the Chiefs.

NZ Rugby overhaul continues with performance boss moving on
Long-time fitness guru Nic Gill taking up a post at the NFL's Baltimore Ravens.

KiwiSaver changes open doors for farming business investments
Fund managers said the proposed change could equally apply to a shopkeeper buying a business with living accommodation upstairs.

Rising Middle East tensions could push Charlotte gas prices higher

Pagani Zonda R Becomes Centerpiece of Luxury Japanese Apartment

Iran conflict: What to do if you're caught up in an international crisis
Explainer - The world is an increasingly dangerous place. What do you do if you're caught up in a conflict like the one raging in Iran and the Middle East?

Why SA Rugby boss says NZ won’t host World Cup any time soon
New Zealand won’t be staging a men's Rugby World Cup in the forseeable future, said SA Rugby chief executive Rian Oberholzer.

As Intuit Partners with Anthropic, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold INTU Stock?

Former NATO commander on how Operation Epic Fury shows the role of AI

Tech giants see a cure for cancer in AI. But Eli Lilly’s CEO finds it ‘not particularly good’ at solving biology or chemistry problems

Why Fijian Drua became an 'economic engine' while Moana Pasifika fights to survive
Analysis: Two contrasting scenarios are now in play for the two Pasifika rugby franchises in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, writes liesa Tora.

NZ workers keen on AI but turn to risky shadow tools
New Zealand staff are bullish on AI yet shun employer tools, fuelling risky “shadow AI” use and raising data security concerns.

International Women's Day: If women are not shaping AI, they will be shaped by it
As AI reshapes work and life, women must be empowered to build and question it, or risk being defined by systems they did not design.