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Pead: AI search transition reshaping corporate reputation
AI-generated answers are already shaping public perceptions, forcing firms to manage reputation across trusted third-party sources instead of search rankings.

Former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson targeted for South Island NRL expansion team
Sir Graham Lowe says the prospective Christchurch-based NRL franchise has made former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson an official offer to become its inaugural coach.

Commerce Commission to scrutinise Watercare's $15.2b plan
The 10 year investment will be paid for by Aucklanders through their rates bill.

Netskope launches DataSec Command Centre for data security
Fragmented defences are leaving most security teams unable to trace sensitive data after incidents, according to Netskope research.

Sinch rebrands MessageMedia as Sinch Engage in Australia
Existing customers will see no change to products or pricing as the renamed platform keeps SMS, MMS, WhatsApp and local support in place.

Companies must adapt to rising AI costs, tech CEO says
Cheap use of AI tools is over: "For the last three years, the most expensive experiment in technology history has run on someone else's money." Businesses now need to put guard rails in place, a tech CEO says.

‘League of heroes’ game used by MSD to help get beneficiaries into work
The ministry said the activity aimed to get beneficiaries into work, but a former staffer said it was “callous and cold” and “all about getting the numbers down”.

Sunrisers thump Fire to close in on qualification
Sunrisers Leeds move closer to securing qualification for The Hundred's knockout stages with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire, while a 101-run partnership helps London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets.

Guimaraes can ignite something different in us - Arteta
Mikel Arteta said the signing of Bruno Guimaraes will "ignite something different" in Arsenal and hinted that the Gunners are not done with their summer transfer activity.

Dell launches 43-inch 4K huddle monitor in Australia
Small meeting rooms could get easier to kit out as Dell's 43-inch conferencing monitor combines camera, audio and display in one unit.

Crash in Birkdale, Auckland leaves person critically injured
A crash in the Auckland suburb of Birkdale is causing delays for motorists.

Police officer Matthew Rogers' online search for pornographic material revealed in documents
The summary of facts says Matthew Rogers used work devices to search for pornographic and sexualised material two years.

Canon Business Services names Matt Clarkin to lead sales
Customers facing tighter IT budgets may see a sharper focus on practical returns as Matt Clarkin takes over sales and marketing at Canon Business Services.

Auckland builder fined $8000 after using another tradie’s licence
Angelo Madut carried out restricted foundation work before obtaining the required licence, then told an inspector another licensed practitioner had supervised it.

Critical injuries after vehicle hits pedestrian on Auckland’s North Shore
Emergency services are at the scene on Verran Rd and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

Town without water for 3 days and counting after quake
The 5.9 magnitude quake in Taumarunui on July 25 broke pipes feeding raw water the Ohakune treatment plants and the reservoir ran down as low at 12%.

'Celtic fans are going to fall in love with him' - Hogh makes his mark
Kasper Hogh earns rave reviews after his first goals - and first hat-trick - for Celtic in Saturday's 5-1 thrashing of Kilmarnock.