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Deputy PM says he did not know RNZ chief executive planned to resign
The departure was foreshadowed by David Seymour last month when he suggested Paul Thompson would not be "answering the call at RNZ for much longer".

Completing the 5G journey: Why APAC's 6G ambition depends on what we do next
Asia Pacific operators must turn 5G investment into enterprise revenue if the region is to make 6G more than a distant ambition.

Creditors of fine dining restaurant Sidart lose more than $1.1m as liquidation concludes
The liquidation of the company behind Ponsonby fine dining restaurant Sidart has concluded, leaving creditors more than $1.1m out of pocket.

Proofpoint extends security & governance into Claude
It lets customers apply existing data loss and governance policies to AI-assisted work in Claude, after suspicious AI incidents hit 42% of firms.

Firefighters respond to fire in central Auckland
Flames can be seen inside on of the upper floors of the Double Tree Hilton building on Albert Street.

Elon Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch
It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.

Xero launches no-code AI agent builder for finance
Small businesses and accountants can now automate month-end close and approvals without coding, as early access opens to XeroForce.

Customs deploys underwater robots to hunt drug syndicates
Routine hull checks are out, and underwater robots are in. Here is how Customs’ new high-tech fleet plans to track down ocean-bound smugglers.

Armed police conduct operation in rural Waikato town
Police said they were conducting “an operation” on Hauraki Rd, in Turua.

Convicted killer on the run: Have you seen Bodi McKee?
Police appeal for sightings of wanted man known to frequent Counties Manukau.

Prakash Arunkundrum, HP’s first-ever chief strategy and transformation officer, bets edge AI will ‘bring the token cost down’

AMD asking partners to ramp up production, CEO says

How do you cast the next James Bond?
Amazon has acquired the franchise and Denis Villeneuve is inked in to direct the next Bond outing, but who will be holstering the Walther PPK?

Auckland hotel fire: Blaze erupts at DoubleTree by Hilton on Albert St
Witnesses say flames are pouring from a top-floor window of the hotel.

Video shows Auckland hotel room’s window blown out by fire
The fire was spotted on Victoria St on Friday afternoon.

Neighbour describes scene of fatal Onehunga house fire
Several people inside the house were able to escape the blaze as fire crews worked to extinguish it.

HP launches AI PC range in Australia & New Zealand
HP is betting buyers will pay more for local AI processing and premium portability as it rolls out pricier PCs across both markets.

Air NZ boss defends new routes amid reduced services elsewhere
Chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar says the moves still make sense despite increased fuel costs.

Son of All Blacks legend tips off NBL career in promising fashion
The son of All Blacks legend Ma’a Nonu flashed his immense basketball promise in the Rapid League curtain-raiser.

Auckland takeaway cook paid less than $20 an hour to work 63-hour weeks
An Auckland takeaway cook routinely worked 11-hour days for a flat cash rate that dropped his hourly pay well below the legal minimum. Then his boss abruptly fired him.

2027 Volvo EX60 First Drive Review: A Great Volvo First

WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons facility hidden under former clinic

Lower Hutt man died by gunshot, police reveal
Police are urging those who know anything to do the right thing and speak up.

Major highway in Waikato blocked as police hunt person of interest
A section of State Highway 1 is completely blocked this afternoon as police search the area for a person of interest.