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Economist warns costs of 'mean-spirited' benefit changes will outweigh the gains
Shamubeel Eaqub says the move would shift money from the poor to the crown.

Minimum viable company: Recover faster when systems go dark
Focusing on the right systems first can cut recovery time and help firms avoid reintroducing risk after a cyber attack.

Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change
Google has updated its maps application to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the United States, reflecting a recent order by President Donald Trump that changed the name of the lake, the global technology giant says.

Huawei Cloud launches the CodeArts Agent in Singapore
The Singapore debut puts Huawei Cloud in the race to win enterprise developers as AI tools shift from code suggestions to full project support.

Steven Alker secures back-to-back victories and $550k payday with Michigan win
The Kiwi golfer carded a final-round 68 to seal his second PGA Tour Champions title in as many weeks.

Knights forward faces season-ending ban for head shot on Warriors debutant
Jacob Saifiti was sent off as the Warriors rallied to beat Newcastle 46-32 and secure a top-two finish.

Labour promises every graduate nurse will get a job
Graduate nurses are being trained in New Zealand but looking overseas for their first, Ayesha Verrall says.

Labour promises guaranteed jobs for every nursing graduate if elected
The Labour Party is promising a job to every resident that graduates with a nursing qualification in New Zealand.

Patients going blind, 36,000 overdue for tests amid high demand
The Ophthalmology NZ chair says there's a "tsunami" of increased demand from an ageing population, poor IT systems, and staff shortages.

No charges yet after Wattle Downs double homicide
Police said they are continuing enquiries with the man who was taken into custody for an unrelated offence.

What is the greatest rivalry in world rugby? Tell us your pick
Whether it’s the All Blacks against the Springboks, the Bledisloe Cup, or a Six Nations grudge match, share your top pick in the comments.

US and Taiwan say China used travel advisory to undermine Palau
The United States and Taiwan governments have accused China of trying to use a travel advisory notice to undermine Palau on the eve of the Pacific Island Forum leaders summit in Koror.

Police uncover 14 alleged cannabis grow houses across Waikato
Police say hundreds of plants were being grown at each property, with up to 750kg of cannabis seized from one location alone.

Skier being 'attended to' after reports they went over cliff at Treble Cone
The incident happened on Treble Cone at 11.40am.

xReality Group posts record results as defence sales grow
Defence training demand helped lift annual revenue 43% to AUD $20 million, while xReality Group cut its net loss to AUD $0.1 million.

Microsoft 365 readiness gaps worry MSPs as AI demand grows
Only 3% of MSPs said every client tenant is Copilot-ready, despite AI governance becoming the fastest-growing request.

How South Africa out-executed the All Blacks to level series
After lacking composure at Ellis Park, the Springboks turned their trademark aerial supremacy and attacking efficiency into a 33-26 win.

No arrests four days after man and woman shot dead in South Auckland
Police are seeking witnesses and CCTV or dashcam footage as they pursue “every line of enquiry” into the Wattle Downs double killing.

Only 8% of firms track AI impact, Talent Group says
Despite a surge in workplace use, most firms still cannot show whether AI is paying off, with only 8% tracking impact with clear KPIs.

Tongan man faces charges after Australia's Northern Territory police seize 125kg of kava
A 50-year-old Tongan national has been charged by police in Australia's Northern Territory after allegedly found in possession of 125 kilograms of kava, and more than $100,000 is cash.