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Google agrees to pay $28m over racial bias case
The settlement with thousands of people who have worked at the tech giant has received preliminary approval.

Father of Sophia Crestani. who died in Dunedin flat, 'horrified' by St Patrick's Day antics
The father of an Otago University student who died at an overcrowded house party says "it's only a matter of time" before another family loses their child.

Swarbrick pleads for cross-party support for Israel sanctions
The Greens co-leader says just six government MPs could get her member's bill imposing sanctions into Parliament, skipping the biscuit tin.

Forrester: Agentic AI poised to revolutionise enterprise operations
Forrester's latest report reveals that agentic AI is revolutionising businesses, offering unmatched efficiency and innovation for early adopters.

NVIDIA & Google join forces to push AI boundaries further
NVIDIA and Google's Alphabet have announced a significant collaboration to enhance AI accessibility in sectors like healthcare and energy, integrating cutting-edge technologies.

Azul sees 63% rise in Java platform bookings globally
Azul has reported a remarkable 63% rise in new customer bookings, driven by the growing demand for cost-effective Java solutions and high-performance platforms.

Former Warriors player turned TV host facing charges of drug possession
Wairangi Koopu is facing charges of cocaine possession and supply of a class A drug.

‘One of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever made’: Town’s long-serving mayor announces he won’t stand for third term
Neil Brown left his announcement to the end of the open part of Wednesday’s Ashburton District Council meeting.

Real estate agency cancels agreement over rebrand
A battle over rebranding a string of high-profile real estate agencies is being played out in court.

Spectacular spots to enjoy autumn leaves, without going to Arrowtown
New Zealand's thick forests are beginning to transform into hues of vivid yellow, orange and red.

NVIDIA launches advanced DGX SuperPOD with Blackwell GPUs
NVIDIA has launched its DGX SuperPOD infrastructure with Blackwell Ultra GPUs, revolutionising AI processing for businesses amid a fierce competition for AI capabilities.

Samoa chooses the fate of the HMNZS Manawanui as salvors look for weapons and ammunition
The warship was reported to be carrying 900,000 to 950,000 litres of diesel fuel when it hit the reef.

Oracle & NVIDIA join forces to boost AI application speed
Oracle and NVIDIA have unveiled a partnership to integrate AI tools within Oracle Cloud, enhancing AI application development for enterprises.

NVIDIA launches blueprint to revolutionise weather forecasts
NVIDIA has unveiled the Omniverse Blueprint for Earth-2, aiming to revolutionise weather forecasting amid an escalating economic impact of USD $2 trillion from climate events.

EY unveils AI platform with NVIDIA to transform industries
EY has launched the EY.ai Agentic Platform with NVIDIA, aiming to enhance tax, risk, and finance sectors through AI-driven solutions.

NVIDIA & GE HealthCare collaboration on AI imaging tech
NVIDIA and GE HealthCare have joined forces to develop autonomous imaging systems, enhancing accessibility to life-saving X-ray and ultrasound services globally.

Warriors coach responds to assistant’s ban for Las Vegas altercation
Andrew Webster deflected questions about Richard Agar’s situation to club boss Cameron George, who is yet to comment.

Why a White Ferns icon backtracked on retirement during cricketing ‘hibernation’
Sophie Devine went cold turkey on cricket to prioritise her mental health. Then she watched her team-mates face Sri Lanka and realised she wasn’t done.

Former Warriors player Wairangi Koopu named as television celebrity facing charges of drug possession
Wairangi Koopu was also a contestant on Celebrity Treasure Island.

Overseas commitments leave Indian Panthers sweating on South Asia stars
Team management hopes to get at least four Indian players in Auckland for debut home game in national basketball league on Friday after availability issues.