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Stacklet launches Token Custodian to govern AI token spend
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI value as Stacklet's new tool ties token usage to budgets, teams and cost centres.

Police appeal for information after serious assault in Mangere
Two people have been injured after an altercation, understood to have involved a gun.

One of NZ's most educated people: we need to 'crank up the intensity'
We're far too chilled when it comes to education, says 31-year-old Jamie Beaton, who boasts 12 degrees from various universities - so far.

Missing 24-year-old last seen wearing jeans, jandals and black sunhat
Police and family are concerned for the wellbeing of Joshua Arnold, who was last seen in Wainui, Auckland, on Sunday.

Westpac New Zealand replaces 26 HR systems with Workday
Westpac says the platform has cut leaders' admin by about two hours a week and improved trust in workforce data, freeing time for customer work.

AMD launches Ross AI assistant for embedded developers
By automating debugging, design and deployment tasks, Ross could cut development time for teams working across AMD's increasingly complex embedded stack.

Woman charged with attempted murder over knife attack unable to appear in court again
A 33-year-old woman is facing an attempted murder charge in relation to the knife attack that left a baby critically injured in Auckland's Glendene.

Kainga Ora ordered to pay $49,000 over 'deliberate' restructuring failures
The Employment Relations Authority found the Crown agency committed systemic breaches of good faith when making a manager redundant.

Transcript: Workday Elevate Auckland 2026
Westpac says the platform has cut leaders' admin by about two hours a week and improved trust in workforce data, freeing time for customer work.

Where you can vote in advance and on election day
Some locations will offer voting in te reo Maori or English, have sign language interpreters or be fully accessible.

Hyperlayer joins Asia Pacific fintech lab as finalist
The Hong Kong firm will gain access to major banks and insurers as it seeks customers wary of costly core-system overhauls.

'Half surprised, half pissed-off': David Tamihere still processing freedom news
Speaking outside court, David Tamihere said he had been "gearing up" for a retrial.

SAS wins Fast Company nod for Danish hospital digital twin
The recognition underlines how a virtual model is helping Denmark's capital region avoid sterilised instrument delays that could disrupt 1,000 surgeries a day.

GitLab unveils governed software factory tools for AI
The new tools are meant to help large organisations control AI-driven coding, security and deployment as software moves from idea to production.

Watch: Nicola Willis v Barbara Edmonds Morning Report debate
National and Labour's finance spokespeople went head-to-head on Wednesday's Morning Report.

NZ First demotes four incumbent MPs in favour of newcomers
New Zealand First has released its party list for the election, and plenty of incumbent MPs have been shunted down in favour of hopeful newcomers.

IBM & Red Hat launch Lightwell remediation service
Enterprises running ageing Java libraries could get faster fixes, as the new service has already remediated more than 400 unknown vulnerabilities.

VMware users weigh alternatives as licensing costs rise
Rising VMware licensing bills are pushing 90% of surveyed users to consider rivals, with many also seeking third-party support and lower costs.

Both major party leaders agreed on one school-related issue. Do you?
When it came to the 1News Leaders Debate, Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins certainly didn’t agree on everything.

'Let's rally behind them': PNG commits to help Tuvalu at Pre-COP climate meet
Papua New Guinea has committed around US$5.5 million to Tuvalu over five years in aid of its coastal reclamation efforts.