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As it happened : Luxon and Hipkins face off in leaders' debate, parties talk finance in Queenstown
While the parties’ finance spokespeople traded barbs in Queenstown, Luxon and Hipkins found some common ground amid their disagreements.

A spicy taco sausage named the best in New Zealand
A balance of chilli, clove and cinnamon makes this snag sing, judges say.

Connect finds smaller AI models beat bigger rivals
The findings could sway regulated firms seeking cheaper, more controllable AI, after orchestrated small models beat several larger systems on enterprise tasks.

Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon for enterprise users
The model is being pitched at coding, finance and security teams after Google said it sped up engineering work and helped patch serious flaws.

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Talwar says AI will reshape work, cities & medicine
AI could soon transform jobs, hospitals and schools, with Talwar warning that bigger firms may lag as security and accountability concerns slow adoption.

Reco raises USD $55 million with AT&T Ventures backing
The security software company will use the money to expand sales and support as enterprises race to govern AI agents accessing sensitive systems.

Aquaculture sector urged to seize export opportunities in India
A growing middle class makes India one of the world's largest and fastest-growing seafood markets.

AI hasn't passed the Turing test, professor warns
A Canterbury University professor is calling on researchers to test AI models on "the real thing".

National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Barbara Edmonds debate in Queenstown
Willis and Edmonds scrapped it out about the government's Investment Boost and Labour's plan to scrap it and replace it with a policy that targets small businesses.

Zero100 appoints Kraft Heinz executive Janelle Aydin
The move strengthens the London-based firm's board as it expands research and advisory services for executives grappling with supply chain volatility and sustainability pressures.

Mission-driven boards lag on AI oversight, survey finds
Most mission-driven boards are still using AI sparingly, leaving oversight and strategy lagging behind spending plans as funding pressures mount.

Ian McKellen set to perform as a hologram in new play
The Lord of the Rings actor stars in An Ark which will have its European premier in Manchester.

Look North sofa to be pushed 80 miles for Children in Need
Lindsey Burrow and Amy Garcia will travel 80 miles across Yorkshire.

Frankfurt internet exchange hits record 21.47 terabits
Viewers streaming Champions League matches pushed traffic to 21.47 terabits per second, as demand on the hub rose 7 per cent in under four weeks.

MariaDB Ecosystem Hub passes 200 entries in six months
The directory now gives MariaDB users a faster way to find compatible tools, after the curated hub topped 200 entries in just six months.

Major emergency response in Masterton, two people in hospital
“There were approximately three ambulances, four police cars, and at least one fire truck,” a local told Stuff.

GSMA board backs 5G growth, inclusion & 6G standards
Billions still offline and fraud on the rise as the GSMA pushes for 5G returns, cheaper handsets and global 6G standards.

Internal documents warn of food safety risk after MPI said none existed
A pesticide was detected on one grower's silverbeet at 360 times the legal limit, but no recall was issued.