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How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible
Broadcasters are using hybrid data-centre and cloud setups to stream 2026's expanded tournament live with lower latency and compliance risks.

DXC launches engineering unit to boost AI-led services
The move aims to speed up software-defined operations for banks, carmakers and manufacturers as AI takes a bigger role in engineering.

Police searching for man after he assaulted an 11-year-old child in Porirua
The child was not injured and is being given support.

‘Put an end to it’: Fake social media post claimed wife of Warriors coach had died
Andrew Webster struggled to hide his emotions after being told of a cruel, seemingly AI-generated hoax targeting his wife Emma.

'Long and hard road' over as pensioner pays $72k to stop police seizing his property
Mike Wheeler says Stuff played a significant role in helping the case reach a settlement.

Police want CCTV after man in red shirt allegedly assaulted 11-year-old
Officers are seeking footage and information after a man allegedly assaulted a child near Endeavour Park on Wednesday evening.

Watch: E-scooter rider has near miss with rubbish truck lifting arm
In the video, the truck’s lifting arm came down at the exact moment the scooter rider came past, forcing the person to duck to avoid being hit on the head.

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Rubrik launches Agent Cloud for Claude code controls
Security teams gain rollback and policy controls as autonomous Claude agents begin writing and deploying code at machine speed.

Financial firms face shadow AI risk, Nutanix finds
Most financial institutions now see unsanctioned AI use as a business risk, with 86% of IT executives warning of weak oversight.

Fastly & Skyfire link AI agents to verified payments
Businesses could soon verify and charge AI agents in milliseconds at the network edge, as autonomous traffic becomes harder to trust or block.

AI drives data centre power demand surge in Australia
Australia's grid faces earlier strain as AI-optimised servers are forecast to drive 37.7% growth in data centre electricity use in 2026.

Genesys Cloud ARR hits USD $2.8 billion as AI demand rises
Rising enterprise spending on AI helped push Genesys Cloud annual recurring revenue to USD $2.8 billion, with international sales nearing 45%.

No booze, no pokies: End of an era for three-decade-old tavern
When a Palmerston North tavern lost its liquor licence, it had a legal fight on its hands to retain its pokies.

They'll take it from your house: Why the Crusaders win playoffs on the road
For three decades, the Crusaders have treated hostile territory like a second home.They’re ruthless on the road, in a competition where winning away in the finals is exceptionally rare.

Denied a US visa to watch the World Cup? Have a free TV, says Argentine company

Scientists discover vast ancient structure beneath Antarctica

Argon & Co rebrands Bevington in Asia-Pacific push
Clients seeking one adviser from planning to delivery now get Bevington Group folded into Argon & Co's wider Asia-Pacific consulting network.

Gun found in child's room in meth raids across Auckland and Northland
Operation Phoenix is being led by the National Organised Crime Group.

Five authors thank NZ’s most artistic book cover designer
"Every author wanted a Keely cover." The book cover designer would have just turned 50.

Check Point expands Illumio tie-up to tackle AI attacks
Customers can now buy Illumio products through Check Point as the firms join forces to contain AI-driven attacks across hybrid networks.