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Plaud says ARR jumps to USD $100 million in two years
Pressure is mounting on AI groups to prove users will keep paying, after Plaud said recurring revenue hit USD $100 million in two years.

LiveRamp launches partner scheme for AI marketing agents
Marketers can now test partner-built AI tools inside LiveRamp, as the limited pilot aims to streamline planning, measurement and activation.

QuEra to launch Libra quantum computer on AWS in 2028
Cloud users could gain access to fault-tolerant quantum computing in 2028, as QuEra and AWS expand their collaboration.

Alleged inappropriate behaviour by Horowhenua College teacher under investigation
Principal Grant Congdon did not provide details of the allegations and the board of trustees declined to comment.

Two in serious condition after bus and two cars crash in Auckland
The road is closed after the crash.

One seriously injured after three-vehicle crash in Flat Bush
The road is closed and police advise motorists to avoid the area.

'Indahouse': New Zealand minister quotes Ali G in parliament

Fact Check: Figure of 250,000 Girls Raped by U.K. Grooming Gangs Is NOT Definitively Documented

Antarctic winter heatwave pushes temperatures 36 degrees above normal, with rare rain reported on glaciers

The Scientist Who Risked Everything To Understand Sharks

Germany industrial employment falls to decade low, study finds

Security guard stripped of certificate after drink-driving crash
A crowd controller who left the scene of a crash after driving into a car stopped at a red traffic light has had his security certificate cancelled.

State Highway 45 blocked after serious crash
Diversions are in place after a single-vehicle crash near Opunake.

Restructure at government's 'inefficient' domestic violence centre should go further - abuse prevention advocate
David White, whose daughter was murdered, says the centre is a waste of money and the government needs to urgently rethink its approach.

OVHcloud previews AI workspace with encrypted tools
The preview could help businesses adopt office AI without exposing sensitive data, as search and automation run locally under encryption.

Growing tourism numbers won't be done 'at any cost', minister says
Louise Upston says she's aware of the discomfort caused by unmanaged growth despite the government wanting visitor arrivals to return to pre-pandemic levels.

Auckland readies for ambitious 2026 NZ Tech Expo
The event is scheduled for 18 September at Shed 10, with more than 80 exhibitors and 3000 participants expected.

Forest and Bird calls on government to change bill that could open Coromandel up to mining
The conservation group has raised the alarm that the Conservation Amendment Bill could see sold-off land in the Coromandel stripped of its protections.

Heavy rain, strong winds and a weirdly warm shortest day on the way
A weather mood swing is coming with unusually mild temperatures forecast as a wild weekend weather system rolls across the country.

Cuts to domestic violence centre 'don't go far enough', says advocate
David White, whose daughter was murdered, says the centre is a waste of money and the government needs to urgently rethink its approach.

Auckland businesses call for meeting over treatment of Heart of the City's CEO
Dozens of businesses have called for the special meeting to ask the board to explain itself and possibly ask members to stand down.

Australia opens first carbon refinery, making new products from captured CO2

Adobe unveils GenStudio tools for retail media ads
Retailers can now help brands launch ads faster as Adobe ties its GenStudio software to commerce media networks and customer data.

Beloved family dog dies after being mauled while on walk
Vets tried to save Rory the dog but he died from injuries sustained in the attack.

Helicopter rushes to medical emergency at Marsden Point
Police and ambulance are in attendance.

From Indonesia to Fiordland: Search on for stowaway gecko at Manapouri Power Station
The appearance of the exotic creature followed an infestation of foreign ants earlier this year.