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MODLR wins BSI security certification for its platform
The certification should ease procurement concerns for finance teams handling sensitive planning data, as buyers demand tougher proof of security controls.

EC-Council launches AI governance framework & tool
Only 1% of leaders think their AI governance is mature, as businesses rush to deploy systems without enough controls in place.

Aperahama Edwards to run for Te Pati Maori in Te Tai Tokerau
It follows the departure of MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi who split from Te Pati Maori to set up her own party.

Person suffers serious injuries after quad bike rolls
Serious injuries have been reported after a quad bike rolled on a Tai Tapu property on Wednesday morning.

Wellington residents cut off, left in the dark by ‘completely unacceptable’ road closure
Barrie Street was closed to replace a power pole.

Contact signs deal to get Line 4 potline at Tiwai Point aluminium smelter restarted
Line 4 at Tiwai Point has been idle since 2020.

$100m Budget allocation for two new courthouses in Rotorua, Nicole McKee announces
Courts Minister Nicole McKee has announced a $100 million Budget allocation, which will pay for two new courthouses in the district.

Global media leadership role for Stuff’s Sinead Boucher
Stuff Group owner and publisher Sinead Boucher has been appointed First Vice-President of the International News Media Association (INMA), and will take over as President of the global industry body in 2028.

Conifers launches AI platform to unify SOC workflow
Security teams could cut response times as the new platform links threat intelligence, hunting and remediation across existing tools.

D-Link A/NZ powers ahead with launch of DPP 201 20,000mAh Power Ban
Designed to keep multiple devices powered throughout the day, the DPP 201 combines premium design, high capacity performance and multi port versatility all in one compact, travel friendly form factor.

Officials told government not to intervene in a climate court case
The government was warned it would be premature to consider reform while a court case against emitters was under way.

Millions of AI agents imperiled by critical vulnerability in open source package
"BadHost" was found in Starlette, a package with 325 million weekly downloads.

Why are people obsessed with (and stealing) Pokemon cards again?
The cards are so highly coveted they are driving international crime, getting banned from schools, and locked behind glass cabinets in stores.

Aperahama Edwards to run for Te Pati Maori in Te Tai Tokerau
It follows the departure of MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi who split from Te Pati Maori to set up her own party, named after the electorate.

Moana Pasifika captain hopeful their final whistle hasn't blown yet
Miracle Fai'ilagi says he still has hope the franchise will be saved.

Former Governor General Anand Satyanand on Rotary clubs' struggle to survive
Sir Anand Satyanand is a long time member.

Thief with flat phone battery allegedly pulls large knife over stolen charger
The suspect triggered an emergency exit button and fled on foot, but police quickly tracked him down nearby with the knife and charger.

Unwanted All Blacks assistant gets coveted Crusaders head coach job
Scott Hansen wasn’t out of a job for long. He will be the next Crusaders coach.

Truck drops acid, closes South Waikato road
The road has been closed for over twelve hours.

Former All Blacks assistant Scott Hansen heading back to Crusaders as head coach
The Crusaders will have a new coach next year with axed All Blacks assistant Scott Hansen replacing Rob Penney.