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Clouted raises USD $7 million for AI marketing platform
Consumer and entertainment brands now have a new AI tool as Clouted secured USD $7 million to automate campaign planning, distribution and optimisation.

Financial Markets Authority head Samantha Barrass will not seek reappointment
The authority says she was "unlikely" to seek another term due to "emerging family needs in the UK".

Group-IB named Gartner vendor in incident response guide
Cybersecurity buyers may see faster response times, as the guide spotlights Group-IB among providers offering round-the-clock support and preparedness work.

SH77, west of Christchurch reopens after vegetation fire
State Highway 77 has re-opened west of Christchurch following a fire earlier this morning.

Cost-benefit analyses should lead infrastructure spending - report
A new report says there is a need for a more evidence-led approach to infrastructure investment, with billions of taxpayer dollars being spent every year.

Should teens be banned from social media? This is what Stuff readers think
A bill to ban under-16s from social media has stalled in Parliament.

Manhattan launches AI tool for supply chain design
Months-long configuration work could be cut to minutes as business users turn warehouse plans into live system settings using natural language.

We analysed the TikTok history of 142 men. Here’s what it taught us about the manosphere
It's not "a singular algorithmic journey from loneliness to radicalisation". So what is it?

Women with breast cancer symptoms should be sent to specialist directly - foundation
The Breast Cancer Foundation says allowing those with symptoms to be referred straight away could remove up to eight weeks of delay, cut pressure on primary care, and reduce inequities.

Major social housing shake-up announced
The changes will boost support for more than 100,000 families by about $15 a week, and leave 80,000 families worse off by about $30.

Saviynt named leader in four KuppingerCole reviews
The recognition comes as buyers demand unified controls for human, machine and AI identities across cloud, on-premises and core business systems.

Three-quarters of multi-million dollar Wellington cycleway budget for resilience
The Transport Agency says Wellington's new cycleway atop a harbour wall is expected to come in under its $348 million budget.

Matrix NAP Info activates Ciena's 1 Tb/s subsea upgrade
The Batam-Jakarta route can now carry more cloud and internet traffic on existing fibre, after a live 1 Tb/s test proved the upgrade.

Gartner sees AI spending hit USD $2.59 trillion in 2026
Infrastructure demand and vendor spending will drive most of the surge as AI outlays are set to jump 47% next year.

Evacuations in central Auckland after ‘threatening email’ received
The Auckland Art Gallery was the latest of three facilities to be targeted by emailed threats.

‘Years and years of hard grind’ to come in sweeping social housing changes
The first of the changes will make up part of next week’s Budget - with changes to social housing tenants’ financial responsibilities.

TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.

Sir Graeme Dingle urges wealthy Kiwis to invest in young people's goals
The philanthropist is launching a nationwide fundraising initiative calling on New Zealanders to help close the gap between young people's ambition and the support they need to achieve it.

My Food Bag boosts revenue, pays down debt
Chief executive Mark Winter said the result marked a step forward on the previous year.

Fire at pine plantation blocking part of SH77, west of Christchurch
Fire and emergency said seven fire trucks were called to the scene between Glentunnel and Windwhistle.