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Avalara names Hugo Sarrazin as Chief Executive Officer
The tax software group is betting on AI-driven growth as founder Scott McFarlane shifts into an advisory role and a new Chief Executive Officer takes over.

How will the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika close off their 2026 campaigns?
Both of the Pasifika-representative sides sit comfortably at the bottom of the Super Rugby Pacific standings as they prepare to face Australian opposition in the final round of the regular season.

Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
The orange level MetService warnings take effect from Sunday.

New York mayor inspired by Auckland's residential zoning
New Zealand's biggest city has been cited as an example of what Zohran Mamdani wants to introduce in New York.

CrowdStrike expands QuiltWorks with cyber insurers
Cyber insurers are now joining CrowdStrike's front-line AI risk framework as boards face faster exploit-to-loss cycles and tougher underwriting scrutiny.

Auckland store hit by early morning vehicle ram-raid
A vehicle was used to smash into an Epsom store during an early morning ram-raid, with police now tracking "strong leads".

Have your say: Where are the jobs for a ‘lost generation’ of young people?
Economists state that automation, artificial intelligence, and a wider labour market downturn mean entry positions are actively disappearing or changing.

‘Unsettling’: Armed police on North Shore street after alleged drug lab discovery
Armed police were on Lake Road in Northcote this morning.

Certes says be ready to protect data before Q Day hits
Only 3% of Australian businesses have started preparing for post-quantum cryptography, leaving sensitive data exposed to harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks.

Budget 2026: First-time mums prioritised in promise for longer post-natal stays
Health Minister Simeon Brown will take questions following the announcement in Auckland.

World-class guitarist Alfredo Muro to perform live in Portland

JD Founder Vows To Protect 900,000 Jobs From AI Automation

New Zealand's digital infrastructure should not be run by single tech giant, open-source tech firm warns
Technology firm Catalyst says the government should prioritise local expertise to secure New Zealand's digital infrastructure.

Major power outage hits Auckland's North Shore Hospital
A local has warned people heading to the to delay their trip if it wasn't essential.

Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

Barracuda flags stealthy Microsoft 365 attack shift
Businesses are facing harder-to-spot intrusions as attackers use valid Microsoft 365 logins, fake AI sites and fileless malware to evade detection.

Linchpin of South Africa’s ‘bomb squad’ ruled out of All Blacks tour
Kwagga Smith has reportedly suffered a serious knee injury and won’t be available when Dave Rennie’s team face the Springboks in four tests.

Mystery remains over Black Power patch attack, as offender is jailed
Siaosi Meleisea stomped on the victim’s head and drove over his body after a wrestle over a Black Power patch.

Unplanned power outage hits major hospital in Auckland
Health NZ confirmed the outage and said it would provide a statement shortly.

Manurewa High School to shut early, with too many staff sick
A large South Auckland high school will close early on Friday because it does not have enough teachers present - again.

How a teen's creepy project became the year’s most anticipated horror
The horror genre has become one of the most significant areas of overlap between internet creator culture and Hollywood.

Forza Horizon 6: Tokyo Tower Photo Challenge Locations

Married couple from Chicago missing in Mexico, authorities investigating