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Equal AI raises $30M to screen calls so Indians don’t have to

TSMC boss frets about shortages of talent, water in Taiwan

I'm Sitting Out the SpaceX IPO. Here's What I'm Buying Instead.

Fire at Wellington Airport terminal
A passenger in the terminal said "you could see smoke and smell it".

Cequence posts record quarter on agentic AI security
Demand for agentic AI protection helped the company land its largest deal yet and post its strongest quarter as customers expanded spending worldwide.

'I just kept saying sorry': Dad speaks out after boy, 11, attacked on bus
A Papamoa father is demanding more school buses after his son was punched and kicked by a grown man on a public service.

Popular Pams and Market Kitchen sauces recalled over glass jar fault
Consumers are being urged not to eat affected products after concerns damaged jars could contain glass fragments.

India willing to let fiscal deficit widen to 4.8% of GDP, Bloomberg News reports

Japan launches H3 rocket powered solely by liquid-fuel engines

Infosys completes CMMI AI maturity pilot assessment
The pilot is intended to help firms prove AI is being managed safely and consistently as they move from trials to large-scale use.

Concerns raised after unmanned dinghy found at Doubtless Bay
Police are wanting to find the owner to make sure no one is missing or in distress.

Shure & Zoom launch IntelliMix kits for Zoom Rooms
Clearer audio and simpler rollouts are set to help schools and businesses equip Zoom Rooms for hybrid meetings and AI tools.

Locals help rescue kayaker after cries for help heard in harbour
A man was found suffering from the cold after an overnight search in Whangaroa Harbour.

Mystery surrounds unattended dinghy found with fresh fish on board
Officers are trying to identify the owner of a small boat discovered with fishing gear and freshly caught fish on board.

Kea conservationists appeal to local government for help to save native birds
Arthur's Pass locals have found the friendly native birds have been their own worst enemies in their fight for survival.

Climate change boosts risk of bacteria-infected seafood, water
Scientists warn people with certain conditions can end up severely impacted.

Still on Windows 10? This $13 upgrade to Windows 11 Pro offers better security, AI features, and more
TL;DR: Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $12.97 (MSRP $199) until June 14, and get access to Microsoft’s latest security, productivity, and business-focused features for less than the cost of lunch. Windows 10 isn’t getting any younger, and neither are the security risks that come with sticking to older software. As...

West Coast man charged after alleged online grooming operation
Police allege a 54-year-old travelled to meet a person he believed was 13 years old.

From a state house to rising star: Why James Meager could one day be PM
“Everybody who I have spoken to, about you in the lead up to this interview has said, ‘he will be the prime minister one day’”, says Rebecca Wright. Here’s how he responded.

Japan Set For 30-Year Rate High: Leadership Turmoil Raises Uncertainty

South Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 30 years over drone op

Old temperature graphic falsely linked to recent heatwave in India

Infoblox finds residential proxy traffic in most firms
More than 65% of enterprise customers showed residential proxy-related DNS activity, exposing firms to reputational and operational risks.

Live: Chiefs v Crusaders, Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals
Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific semifinal action from Hamilton's FMG Stadium.

'In a better place than I've ever been': Liam Lawson's secret to success in 2026
The Kiwi driver is kicking goals on the track, but don’t ask for World Cup tips, because the viral Tim Payne trend is all he knows.

Missing teen last seen at Wellington train station
Deziah, 14, was last seen near Paraparaumu railway station on Thursday afternoon.