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Google Cloud expands Claude support on Agent Platform
The update gives enterprises managed access to Anthropic's models with built-in failover, data residency and compliance controls for production AI use.

Explosive detonated on Auckland's Orewa Beach after military device found
The device was found on the shoreline of Orewa Beach on Tuesday and detonated the next day.

WatchGuard warns of shadow AI & weak security habits
Persistent gaps in basic cyber hygiene are leaving small businesses exposed, with most staff reusing passwords and many using unauthorised AI tools.

Rangatahi honour 28th Maori Battalion legacy through performance, fundraiser for Italy tour
The Tuatara Collective is fundraising to travel to Italy in 2027, where its members hope to perform For the Fallen.

If you could bring back one New Zealand business that’s closed, what would it be?
Some businesses disappear without much fuss. Others leave a hole that never quite gets filled.

Why you should never trust AI
If you don't know anything about the subject you're asking an AI for help with then you could end up being led up the garden path.

Papua New Guinea PM announces cabinet reshuffle, government reforms
The Papua New Guinea prime minsiter has announced a cabinet reshuffle, which sees him personally take up the important Correctional Services portfolio.

Messi v Bellingham could be the story of the England v Argentina semifinal
It's England v Argentina at the World Cup. It's also Lionel Messi v Jude Bellingham.

Cloudera, VAST Data team up to tackle AI bottlenecks
Enterprises could see better GPU use as the partnership aims to cut data delays that slow AI training, inference and analytics.

KPMG, NLB launch AI-ready reading programme in Singapore
Only four in 10 Singapore professionals surveyed felt able to spot AI-generated misinformation, prompting a year-long reading push.

Argentina v England: Share your wild prediction for the next chapter of football’s angriest rivalry
Make a wild prediction about the Argentina v England match and we’ll share the best on Stuff.

Dave Letele faces death threats as he battles to save NZ Muscle
The new chief executive is pleading for calm as the social media storm around the company escalates.

KnowBe4 inks AWS deal for digital workforce security
Customers can now buy KnowBe4's security tools through AWS Marketplace, speeding deployment as firms race to protect employees and AI agents.

DigiCert wins Great Place To Work status in six countries
The award could aid recruitment as the security company expands its certified workplaces across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Explosion at Auckland's Orewa Beach after military device found
The device was found on the shoreline of Orewa Beach on Tuesday and detonated the next day.

Car dealer sold SUV with odometer wound back 30,000km
A Tauranga car dealer has been fined and forced to buy back a vehicle after selling an SUV with an odometer that had been wound back by more than 30,000 kilometres.

Northern Marianas tourism revival gathers pace as HK Airlines returns
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is stepping up efforts to rebuild its tourism industry after back-to-back super typhoons.

China's EV Car Sales Are Going Backwards. Here's Why That Matters

Microsoft patches 622 flaws, including SharePoint bugs
Defenders face added pressure as the update covers two actively exploited flaws and a SharePoint bug that could enable remote code execution.

LynnMall attacker's stalking, fixation with lawyer detailed in court
Coroner Marcus Elliott had previously said there was evidence Samsudeen acted inappropriately towards a police officer and his lawyer.