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Seeing Machines wins mirror-based monitoring deal in Europe
The deal could add about USD $5 million in revenue as European carmakers race to meet tighter driver-monitoring safety rules.

AMD & Anthropic strike gigawatt-scale AI partnership
Anthropic will gain a larger pool of AI computing power as AMD commits up to USD $5 billion and a gigawatt-scale chip rollout.

Boss who went 'radio silent' and cut off worker's shifts ordered to pay over $14,000
The Employment Relations Authority found TBS Trading Limited unjustifiably dismissed and unjustifiably disadvantaged Jia Jia, who worked as a retail sales assistant for the company between July and September 2024.

Netball NZ: Record ANZ Premiership audiences fail to guarantee league’s survival
The grand final had a 60% increase in viewership, with over 120,000 Kiwis tuning in live.

Bullets in wool bales in Hawke's Bay 'deeply shocking'
The discovery of live ammunition at a wool processing plant is prompting an urgent safety warning to the wool industry.

Workday launches AI-powered learning tool with Sana
The new system aims to cut training admin and link course content to workforce data, as employers race to address fast-changing skills needs.

Increased police presence in Northland town as search for missing man Saxzin Steedman continues
The 22-year-old has not been seen or heard from for three weeks.

'Vindicated': National MP insulted by Stuart Nash hits back
Katie Nimon says she's received an outpouring of support after the then-NZ First MP labelled her "lazy" for taking maternity leave.

Election 2026: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer reselected as Te Pati Maori candidate for Te Tai Hauauru
Ngarewa-Packer won Te Tai Hauauru in 2023 by more than 9000 votes.

Labour outraged Paul Henry said he’d ‘shoot’ Chris Hipkins in radio game – Henry says he’s ‘dumbfounded’
The Act candidate says it’s “not violent rhetoric”, but “plainly humour”.

Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future
AI tools could cut utility costs and reduce customer friction as Gentrack's new Chief Technology Officer pushes a more proactive service model.

Khaela deserved a colourful goodbye. Instead, her friends had to ask for help to pay for it
The unexpected death of 34-year-old Khaela Levey has become a stark example of the growing cost of saying goodbye.

A comprehensive guide to the times Stuart Nash has put his foot in it
The former MP’s comments about National MP Katie Nimon is just the latest example of him failing to hold his tongue.

Election 2026: NZ First’s Shane Jones says Stuart Nash resignation ‘sensible’ amid controversial comments
The high-ranking NZ First minister responds to Nash's departure for the first time.

Why a heartbreaking post in your feed deserves a second look before you share
Scammers are exploiting grief-driven sharing with fake death posts that can spread malware, harvest data and build rogue audiences.

HP backs Wubble.ai for AI audio on its PCs in Asia
Users across Asia-Pacific will gain access to AI music, voice and sound tools on eligible HP consumer PCs as the partnership rolls out regionally.

Cohesity names Peter Hanna as APJ VP Sales, General Manager
The move strengthens Cohesity's push in Asia Pacific and Japan, where cyber threats and data demands are driving investment in sales and support.

School students successfully launch high-altitude balloon into the atmosphere
Teacher Ashton Stuart says the goal is to get students excited about science - and hopefully spark an interest in a STEM career.

Pacific Island teams set for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Eleven Pacific Island nations will be represented at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games scheduled to officially open on Friday (New Zealand time).

Local Government reform: Wellington super city back on the table - could cost $273m
Wellington's leaders are reconsidering one region wide body, but not all are on board.