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Safety isn't just a launch state, it's a discipline
AI wellbeing coaches face persistent probing, and the company says health tools must be monitored daily as attacks grow more sophisticated.

Fiji Rugby chairman reveals Flying Fijians pay dispute ahead of Wales clash
RNZ Pacific has been reliably informed that Fiji players demanded an increase to their allowances on top of their current contractual agreements ahead of their Nations Championship opener.

Fire investigator on scene after blaze at derelict hospital building in Auckland
Firefighters have rushed to a fire near the Unitec campus in the Auckland suburb of Point Chevalier.

Outbreak of Strangles disease sees horse racing trials delayed
The disease has been confirmed on 11 thoroughbred properties in Waikato and one in Auckland - with all horses isolated to prevent further spreading.

AWS adds Claude Sonnet 5 as it trims older services
New cloud features and lifecycle cuts could reshape AWS customers' AI and operations plans as older services head towards maintenance or sunset.

Man died of methamphetamine overdose while in police custody, watchdog finds
Police used "manual force" - including a Taser - to apprehend Fa'asla Sam Matue who later become unresponsive and died.

This ‘centrist’ party is rising in NZ polls. Will it prove power broker?
Analysis - TOP's positive polling is fuelling media speculation about its electoral prospects. Can it finally get over the line? And what might happen if it does?

Miami Heat sign Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee Bucks
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks.

Spain's World Cup challenge built on record-breaking historic defence
If Spain are to get their hands on the World Cup trophy again, they may have their defence, rather than their attack, to thank.

Workday appoints John Lombard as Asia Pacific president
Asia-Pacific customers may see sharper sales focus as Workday steps up regional growth efforts under a new president with deep local experience.

Fire in derelict Auckland building contained
Emergency crews have contained a fire at the former Carrington Hospital building near Auckland's Mt Albert Unitec campus.

Not all eligible families receiving promised fuel relief payment
Inland Revenue data shows an average of just 95,000 out of 143,000 families have been getting the payment each week.

Yubico launches Android passkey enabler for YubiKeys
Android users and IT teams can now deploy YubiKeys as hardware-backed passkeys, following Google Play Services support for NFC security keys.

Matthew Wale unveils GREAT coalition's roadmap for Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands prime minister launched the 60-page document in Honiara on Monday, which has a strong focus on empowering indigenous Solomon Islanders.

2025 was second-warmest year on record for NZ's part of the world
An extensive marine heatwave and continued glacier loss are among alarm bells ringing for the south-west Pacific.

Referee abuse forces shutdown of Wellington club rugby
Wellington Rugby has cancelled all rugby this weekend after the referees association withdrew their services.