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AMD expands Azure AI infrastructure deal with Microsoft
Microsoft will widen Azure's AI capacity as AMD's Helios rack system and Venice processors are added across chips, networking and software.

Five takeaways from today's 4.1 percent inflation figure
Analysis: Inflation has hit a two-year high confirming that when oil prices surge globally it hits New Zealand hard, writes Corin Dann.

TVNZ accused of self-promotion as Ryan Fox's Open win waits 17 minutes
It was 17 minutes before Ryan Fox got more than a mention in last night’s 1News bulletin at 6pm.

Beyond automation: Why AI is forcing us to rethink how work gets done
Businesses that treat AI as a mere efficiency tool risk missing bigger gains from redesigning workflows, according to One NZ's Chief Executive Officer.

'Absolute b...’: Labour MP blasts coalition over 'evil' voting changes
Damien O'Connor says the coalition is trying to "cut out and eliminate" the votes of poorer, more transient people.

Mystery deepens as missing Russell man’s dinghy remains unfound
Benjamin Barrett, 58, is believed to have left his boat in a dinghy late on May 26, but neither he nor the small vessel has been found.

ERP's next evolution isn't automation, it's creativity
Enterprise software is shifting as AI lets firms create new workflows on the fly, while keeping core data standardised and auditable.

Watch: All White up for World Cup goal award alongside Messi, Haaland
The All Whites midfielder’s strike against Iran has made FIFA’s 12-goal shortlist alongside Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.

Panasonic validates cockpit virtualisation on Google Cloud
Cloud-based testing could cut prototype costs as Panasonic Automotive brings cockpit software validation closer to production hardware.

Nutanix to show AMD-powered enterprise AI infrastructure
Businesses shifting from AI pilots to production may cut costs and tighten control as Nutanix backs private infrastructure for heavier workloads.

Zoom appoints Carlos Quaderi as Head of Asia Pacific
The promotion widens Zoom's regional push as it targets enterprise and AI growth across Australia, India, Korea and Southeast Asia.

Nicola Willis blames 'Trump spike' for high inflation
Rising inflation reflects the international oil shock, which the government cannot control, the Finance Minister says.

Father and son banned after teen rugby ref assault in Canterbury
An assault on a teenage referee during a club game in Canterbury has resulted in an under-18 player being banned until 2028. His dad, meanwhile, copped 12 weeks.

Post-quantum cryptography: are we sleepwalking into the next Y2K moment?
Organisations that delay could face costly rushed upgrades as attackers already harvest encrypted data they plan to crack later.

High-profile property mogul’s companies put in receivership
High-profile Wellington figure Matthew Ryan has had the lion’s share of his property and finance empire put into receivership ? but plans to appeal the move.

Final report on Tom Phillips children inquiry handed to Government
The final report of the Public Inquiry into the disappearance of Tom Phillips’ children has been presented to the Governor-General’s office and delivered to Attorney-General Chris Bishop.

Golf - Ryan Fox still coming to grips with his, 'surreal', life-changing British Open victory
After a whirlwind 24 hours, Fox told Checkpoint he was just about ready to crash.

Google adds failover for multi-region Cloud Run services
Downtime risk is lower for apps running across multiple regions, as traffic can now shift to a healthy Cloud Run region within seconds.