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Confluent adds AI tools to secure live data pipelines
Security and compliance hurdles are being tackled as Confluent rolls out tools to help firms move AI data pipelines from pilot to production.

The House: Welfare debate shifts from policy to process
The government's proposed new welfare legislation is now open for submissions following a divisive debate in two halves: policy, and process.

AI invoice checks drive law firms' rejection rates up
Corporate legal teams are using AI to scrutinise bills more tightly, pushing law firms' invoice rejection rates from 11% to 18% in 2025.

‘Creative smuggling’: Chiefs fans urged to sneak cowbells into new stadium
The Chiefs are encouraging their fans to flout the cowbell ban, offering prizes to those who can sneak them into Christchurch’s new stadium.

Basketball: Breakers eventually get champion coach Gordon Herbert
After lengthy negotiations, the NZ Breakers have lured World Cup-winning coach Gordon Herbert to Auckland.

Man facing charges over illegal poker venues in Auckland flees country
Hai Tu Jayson Fang has a warrant out for his arrest.

Diphtheria resurging in Australia, one person reportedly dead
Diphtheria, in its respiratory form, produces a severe toxin which damages the heart, nerves and kidneys.

EVs could 'reshape' the entire energy system - report
Boosting EV rates wouldn't just cut NZ's emissions, a major report says - it would save households money and increase the country's energy independence.

World Cup-winning coach Gordon Herbert signs with Breakers
The Breakers have secured a massive international signing, locking in a FIBA World Cup-winning coach on a two-year deal.

‘See you soon xo’: Car dealer’s shotgun threat terrorised partner
“I’ll f...ing kill you” a car dealer screamed at his partner in a voice message, before sending her a video of him cocking a shotgun.

Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives

Baby's body found on side of rural road in Marlborough
Police say they are "extremely concerned" about the welfare of the mother and family of the infant.

Black & White opens Melbourne office as APAC grows
Demand for data centre support is driving Black & White's first permanent Australian base as it scales across APAC.

Kaitaia waits for decision on timber mills
A decision whether to sell the two Far North mills or shut them down is thought to be imminent.

FIFA tournament place up for grabs as Kiwi sides meet in Oceania Pro League semi
Follow live coverage of an Oceania Pro League semifinal with a big prize at stake.

One person seriously injured in bus and motorcycle crash
The accident, on State Highway 5, was reported to emergency services around 6.20pm.

Deepfake bill passes first reading in Parliament
The Bill would expand the definition of 'intimate visual recording' in the Crimes Act.

Apple names 36 finalists for Design Awards shortlist
The shortlist spotlights accessibility, mixed-reality and public-interest software that could gain more visibility on the App Store and beyond.

Thousands sign petition to allow autistic 5-year-old to stay in NZ
The boy's father says he is living in fear his family will be separated, and has pleaded with officials not to let that happen.

Exhausted walker rescued after getting lost in dense Piha bush
An early morning walk turned into a major rescue operation after a woman became trapped neck-deep in dense Piha underbrush.

About 100 birds found dead after suspected poisoning event at community garden
Around 100 birds have died following a suspected poisoning event at a Nelson community garden.

Q1 Earnings Roundup: AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) And The Rest Of The Advertising Software Segment

Singapore urges financial firms to use AI to create better jobs

Craigs Investment Partners makes another big acquisition
Craigs' purchase of Hamilton Hindin Greene's investment advisory business is part of a recent buying spree.