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Google Cloud adds BigQuery governance tags in preview
The preview could ease multi-region compliance headaches by letting organisations apply column-level security through global tags and regional policies.

Google Cloud issues guide to cut AI coding token use
Developers are being told to trim AI context and automate routine checks as token-heavy workflows raise latency, errors and cloud costs.

Dentsu Aotearoa launches technology practice with Knox
The new unit aims to help New Zealand clients adopt AI and emerging tools more directly across media, production and customer experience.

‘Queueing up to buy him a drink’: Home club celebrates Ryan Fox’s Open win
Ryan Fox, a member of his home town club since he was 14, may never have to buy a drink at the club again after winning the British Open.

Watch: Spain break Argentina hearts with extra time World Cup final win
Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over the defending champions in the World Cup final.

Hutt City parking meters hit with 'communications problem'
The council says its parking meters are being affected by a nationwide communications problem.

In pictures: Stress, joy as fans gather to watch Football World Cup final
Spain fans in New Zealand are elated after their team beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 Football World Cup.

Listen: Christopher Luxon slams Shane Jones over India FTA comments, brushes off poll slump
The prime minister says comments made by NZ First's deputy leader about the FTA with India were "crass and unprofessional".

Final search for Jeremy Robertson, sought over mother's death
Robertson is the only person of interest in relation to the death of Karen Gilbert-Palmer, police say

Watch: Christopher Luxon slams Shane Jones over India FTA comments, brushes off poll slump
The prime minister says comments made by NZ First's deputy leader about the FTA with India were "crass and unprofessional".

Massive Southland data centre's water consent concerns engineer
Datagrid in Southland was given resource consents that include the ability to draw more than 600,0000 litres of groundwater every day.

Google named Gartner conversational AI leader again
Enterprises are turning to AI agents that can handle complex service requests, raising the stakes for vendors competing on reliability and governance.

All Blacks shine at Eden Park while Fiji, Samoa and tonga suffer on the road
All Blacks complete unbeaten home campaign as Ardie Savea heads to Samoa before South Africa tour, as the Flying Fijians Manu Samoa and 'Ikale Tahi fall short.

DJ says rugby players left her feeling ‘incredibly unsafe’ before Whitianga brawl
Police are making follow-up inquiries after being called to reports of men fighting, behaving aggressively and refusing to leave a Whitianga bar.

Payments NZ chief calls for stronger interoperability
New Zealand's payments system could face disruption unless banks and providers agree common standards, Steve Wiggins said.

What to watch for after Jensen Huang’s Japan visit

Bird flu: No new cases of deadly H5N1 strain - but just a matter of time
More than 500 reports of dead or unwell birds have been made since the disease was first detected, MPI says.

Major shake-up to worker holiday and sick leave moves a step closer despite opposition
A major shift in how workers earn and take leave is on the way, following a select committee’s recommendation to pass the Employment Leave Bill.

Fog prompts delays, cancels flights at Auckland Airport
Fog restrictions are in place, causing disruption for travellers.

Pacific voices condemn US plan for offshore mineral extraction off American Samoa
Pacific leaders and environmental advocates have condemned a US government proposal to advance plans for an offshore mineral lease sale in federal waters off American Samoa.