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Casino operators bid $15 million for online licences
A new regulatory system is being implemented that sets out rules for operators providing online casino gambling.

Hyundai & Kia back VAST Data in strategic investment
The investment follows years of production use and has already helped 42dot halve storage needs while keeping autonomous driving work within existing data centre capacity.

Arctic Wolf launches AI oversight tools for security teams
Security teams are being offered earlier attack interruption and clearer AI decision trails as the company adds three products to its Aurora platform.

Alex Rufer sits out training before Wellington Phoenix opener
Chris Greenacre insists Wellington will have a "full deck", but central defensive injuries threaten to disrupt their A-League Men opener against Victory.

AI, Japan and the other tough national security choices New Zealand faces
Higher defence spending was just one among the big choices ahead that political leaders were not talking much, one professor says.

Election 2026 live updates: Greens open to funding Mongrel Mob to address drug addiction if elected
It comes after sitting Green MP Huhana Lyndon met with Mongrel Mob members.

Tertiary Education Commission defends its decision to limit nurse training enrolments
The Tertiary Education Commission says it's necessary because there are not enough student nursing placement spots available.

Why Tonga's rugby league team can't use 'Mate Ma'a Tonga' brand at World Cup
The Tonga men's national rugby league team will be known as Tonga Rugby League 13 - or simply 'Tonga 13' - heading into the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Ben O’Keeffe opens up on anxiety, criticism and life as an elite referee
The referee says relentless scrutiny and criticism eventually manifested physically, forcing him to rethink how he managed pressure and sought support.

Anthropic revenue surges to $16.8bn ahead of stock market listing
It comes as the AI giant is expected to make a blockbuster stock market debut by the end of the year.

JAVLN launches CRM for brokers lacking client tracking
Nearly half of Australian broking firms still lack a CRM, leaving client follow-up scattered across spreadsheets, inboxes and whiteboards.

Case of woman stuck in Cook Islands may be hot to handle, immigration lawyer says
Despite assistance from Cook Islands Immigration, neither New Zealand nor Australia have approved a transit visa for her return home.

Sovereignty by design: Building New Zealand's digital resilience
A mix of local and global systems could shield New Zealand services from cyberattacks and natural hazards while preserving control over critical data.

Lost student shouted ‘help me’ as Air Force chopper found him in river valley
An Air Force helicopter crew on a training flight was called to help search for a missing teenager, locating him in the Waipawa River Valley.

NZ risks squandering digital, economic potential, tech leaders say
The Tech Users Association is concerned political leaders continue to reset the nation's technological direction every three years.

Heavy rain causes flooding in Awakino Gorge
State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge is down to one lane.

All Blacks team naming: Dave Rennie selects side to face Wallabies in Sydney
Follow as the All Blacks side for the second Bledisloe Cup test is selected.

New Zealand tech group urges cross-party digital strategy
One in 10 households still lacks internet access, underscoring TUANZ's warning that policy resets are slowing New Zealand's digital growth.

Commerce Commission confirms it will not step in to keep Wellington water bills down
Commerce Commission chairperson says it would only step in if it made a beneficial difference to people, and it didn't want to see the agency's revenue get 'way out of line' with costs.

Greens' Marama Davidson doubles down amid outrage over gang visit
"We don't change who we are as a political party just for the campaign," the party's co-leader says.