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Herd of triceratops exhibition heading to Auckland Museum
An exhibition of the world's only known triceratops herd could attract big crowds, according to Auckland Museum, which expects more than 100,000 people to visit March of the Triceratops.

'No claims': Taxpayers' Union 'categorically denies' sexual harassment payout claim in Nicky Hager book
The Taxpayers' Union has rejected a claim that it settled an employment dispute involving allegations of sexual harassment against its executive director.

Teradata expands Tera into agentic coworker for data
The new tools are due in late 2026, as Teradata targets lower AI costs and fewer workflow errors across enterprise data systems.

Owna rolls out AI daycare platform on Oracle cloud
Hundreds of educators could spend less time on paperwork as the new system automates family updates and other childcare admin tasks.

The 'AI confidence trap' many New Zealanders are caught in
Research shows many Kiwis are confident they can spot an AI-generated fake but suggests that's not backed up by their behaviour.

Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?
To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.

Akira exploits two-year-old SonicWall flaw, ThreatDown says
Thousands of exposed SonicWall devices still give Akira ransomware a route in, as patched systems with old credentials remain a live risk.

Heidi raises US$340M to expand AI agents in healthcare
Heidi has raised US$340 million to expand its AI Care Partner across health systems and move beyond clinical documentation into supervised tasks.

Okta-led alliance unveils blueprint for AI agent security
With Fortune 500 firms expected to deploy vast armies of agents, the alliance aims to curb access risks as AI tools spread across business systems.

Off-beat titles keep this year's Booker Prize shortlist spicy
Two high-profile former winners of the prestigious prize are among the strongest contenders.

Te Pati Maori promises $200 million to change 'who holds power' for decisions about takatapui
It's part of the party's broader Mana Takatapui policy which Rawiri Waititi says was built on the principle of "nothing about takatapui without takatapui".

Privacy Commissioner puts Manage My Health, Health NZ on notice after data breach
The Privacy Commissioner has given Health NZ and patient portal Manage My Health until next year to comply with health privacy rules after a massive data breach last year.

Te Pati Maori commits $200 million to change 'who holds power' for decisions about takatapui
It's part of the party's broader Mana Takatapui policy which Rawiri Waititi says was built on the principle of "nothing about takatapui without takatapui".

Green Cross Health tops New Zealand employer rankings
Worker trust is overtaking brand recognition as New Zealanders reward employers that offer strong leadership, fair treatment and career growth.

Post code lottery still alive and well in health sector, latest figures show
Half of the country's emergency departments showed an improvement in wait times for the March to June results, but half declined.

BrightHR warns AI workplace policies risk legal gaps
Small employers risk Fair Work disputes if AI-written policies omit key protections, BrightHR said, urging legal review before use.

2degrees returns to pre-tax profit after merger push
The telecoms group's annual revenue climbed 5.5% to USD $1.46 billion as integration costs eased and enterprise wins lifted growth.

Concerns for missing 21-year-old in Christchurch
Braydon Hepworth hasn't been seen or heard from since 14 September.