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Teradata launches Elastic Python Compute on AWS & Azure
Enterprise data science teams can now keep Python AI workloads inside Teradata, reducing governance risk and speeding model training on AWS and Azure.

First he stopped at a motorbike crash, then saw a fire. It's been quite a week for this MP
Fire and Emergency NZ told Stuff they responded to the fire with three crews at about 3.20pm on Thursday.

Identity-led intrusions drive cyber extortion tactics
Attackers are exploiting trusted identities and collaboration tools to steal data and extort victims, leaving defenders with only brief windows to react.

‘Nice little shake:’ M5.7 quake hits King Country and beyond
The earthquake was centred 30 km north-east of Taumarunui.

Piha campground to reopen this summer against council recommendations
The Waitakere ranges local board has voted to reopen the camp that is on a flood plain.

Auckland's Carmel College principal slams 'unacceptable' behaviour after students' cars egged
Carmel College's principal said nearby schools had been contacted and asked students not to retaliate or it could further escalate the situation.

Exotic Dancers at Calendar Girls considered employees, not independent contractors, court finds
The Employment Court finds five former dancers were not independent contractors.

One in critical condition following chemical incident in Christchurch
Crews from Fire and Emergency NZ rescued two people from the premises.

Simon Gault denied skin cancer surgery cover after 50 years with Southern Cross
The celebrity chef says rule changes left him paying for surgery himself despite paying premiums since 1970.

Jackson steps up again as Aston Villa revival continues
Nicolas Jackson continues his fine goalscoring form as Aston Villa record an impressive Champions League win.

UK temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in
Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.

Omnissa launches AI tools as endpoint use surges 1,000%
Three-quarters of AI assistant use was unsanctioned, underscoring why enterprises are turning to tighter controls as adoption jumps nearly 1,000% year on year.

The busy little berm garden helping feed a community
A slice of left over lawn on a Whangarei street has grown into a living pantry for people in need.

Car catches fire by SH1 offramp near Sylvia Park
Fire and Emergency crews responded and quickly extinguished the fire on Thursday night.

Auckland FC boosted for start of season after striker dodges red card ban
Sam Cosgrove will take his place on the field when Auckland host Melbourne City on Saturday and their championship defence begins.

Mob politics: Coalition seizes on gang pad visit, but National faces its own challenge
Labour and the Opportunity Party are distancing themselves from Te Pati Maori and the Greens over their candidates’ selfies with the Mongrel Mob, as the photos into a major distraction for the Opposition during the election campaign.

Two seriously hurt after crash, part of State Highway 1 west of Balclutha closed
A section of State Highway 1 west of Balclutha has been closed after a crash this afternoon.

Holding the centre: Future voters might thank National and Labour for unsexy politics
Analysis: Luxon and Hipkins are being damned as stale and boring, but perhaps they are stopping the scrum screwing in a way that reins in the extreme left-right swings we are seeing in some parts of the world.

Starship Hospital's cancer ward three months away from full staff after chemotherapy delays
Health NZ said 20 cycles of chemotherapy were delayed over the past four months due to a lack of staff, but noted that delays never exceeded a week.

Guardiola's return, Man City's defiance - and a game of glorious chaos
On their return to Etihad Stadium Manchester City put on a show of defiance - even in the face of a PSG masterclass, writes Phil McNulty.