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Bitdefender launches RealCheck app to spot deepfakes
Growing deepfake scams are pushing consumers towards paid verification tools, as Bitdefender's app checks videos for manipulation and malicious intent.

Fifa World Cup: South Korea v South Africa live updates of Group A clash in Guadalupe
South Korea and South Africa clash in their final group game in Guadalupe.

Porirua confirms zero increase to non-water rates
Council adopts annual plan with no increase to non-water rates while water charges move off council rates bills.

Hamilton Police seize 16th dirt bike in crackdown on dangerous riding
A 13-year-old has been referred to Youth Aid after complaints about dangerous riding in the Bader suburb.

Why Dave Rennie picked a ‘super sub’ in his All Blacks squad
Kyle Preston's selection in Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad raised a few eyebrows.

Infosys, ANA & LIONS launch CMO AI Hub for members
Chief marketers now have a members-only AI tool that turns peer research and case studies into quick guidance as marketing teams face pressure to adapt.

NRL: Christchurch City Council leading bid for second NZ-based club - reports
Australian rugby league officials want to expand the NRL comp to 20 teams by 2030, with reports Christchurch is leading a bid for a second NZ-based club.

Healthcare AI adoption outpaces infrastructure readiness
Unsanctioned AI tools and siloed IT systems are widening risk for hospitals, as 88% say on-site infrastructure is not ready.

Avalara appoints Nikita Khatri to lead ANZ marketing
The appointment strengthens Avalara's push in Australia and New Zealand, where it is targeting more customers in retail, logistics and exports.

Lumenai wins pre-seed funding to track workplace behaviour
Employers could gain a clearer read on staff judgement and adaptability as Lumenai's structured capability data attracts pre-seed backing from Corpora.ai.

Second bidder emerges in Tourism Holdings takeover battle
The unnamed bidder's indicative offer values the company at up to $752 million.

A2 Milk declares $300 million special dividend after clearing regulatory hurdles
The dividend will be paid out on 24 July.

No more Moana Pasifika in 2027, but door left open for Pacific franchise in 2028
While the curtains have fallen on the current team, New Zealand Rugby has not shut the door on a future Pasifika franchise in Super Rugby Pacific.

Jetstar suspends two routes due to low demand, but adds another
As one flight route arrives in Christchurch, another is suspended as Jetstar makes schedule changes and announces a new route.

Imagine the bag is the PM, says activist Eru Kapa-Kingi - then he unleashes a flurry of punches
The video was shared by Kapa-Kingi on his Instagram page on Thursday morning.

‘We did it mum’: How an All White and his mother made World Cup history
Tyler Bindon and former Football Fern Jenny Bindon have become the first mother and son to play at FIFA World Cups.

Commvault expands Microsoft Azure partnership in NZ
New Zealand organisations may gain faster recovery and simpler compliance as Commvault's tools become part of Microsoft Azure's native service.

New whare 'making a dent' in Te Tai Tokerau's significant housing need
The homes will be affordable rentals with a mix of whanau moving in, from young families, to kaumatua, to intergenerational families.

Weather: Strong winds hit powerlines, cancel flights, ferries and close highways
MetService has also issued a strong wind warning, saying damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures is possible in some regions.

HPE takes six of top 10 spots in supercomputer ranking
Its systems now account for more than 11.4 exaflops of combined performance, strengthening the vendor's grip on the supercomputing elite.