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Dogs learning to sniff out diseases from urine samples
Researchers are teaching a select few Waikato dogs to sniff out a tropical disease known as snail fever.

Enteligent launches modular power stack for AI racks
It aims to ease a growing power bottleneck in AI data centres, where operators are struggling to fit more compute into the same rack space.

Wrike named Gartner leader for fourth straight year
The recognition could help Wrike win larger enterprise contracts as buyers favour governed AI tools that fit existing workflows and compliance controls.

Ubitium raises USD $14 million to build one AI chip
The seed round lifts total backing to USD $18 million as the German startup pushes a single processor for autonomous machines closer to production.

Evacuations in Otago township, firefighters battle several blazes
Hundreds of homes are without power and evacuations are underway as fire crews battle a scrub fire in the central Otago town of Roxburgh.

AI search puts Gartner's 2027 PR budget forecast to the test
As AI search shifts where audiences look for answers, Gartner’s forecast of doubled PR spending by 2027 remains unproven by citation data.

New Zealand small business jobs growth rebounds in September
Higher sales helped New Zealand small businesses lift hiring 2.5% in the September quarter, though payment times also lengthened.

Global cyber attacks jump 48% as phishing rises
Organisations faced 2,803 attacks a week on average in September as phishing and ransomware added to pressure on corporate and public sector systems.

AWS launches Lambda Web Functions for HTTP apps
Developers can now deploy standard web servers on Lambda without rewriting them as event handlers, with support for Node.js frameworks such as Express and Next.js.

FourKites launches AI model to deliver supply chain outcomes
Supply chain executives may see faster service and lower costs as the firm ties AI agents to measurable results rather than software adoption.

Krea launches Krea 3 image editor for commercial teams
Commercial teams can now turn product shots and campaign images into studio-quality edits in under eight seconds with Krea 3.

4.5 quake hits top of the South Island
The quake was described as moderate by Geonet.

Windows 11 Pro is just $10, so why aren’t you using it?
TL;DR: Get the encryption, virtualization, and business tools Windows 11 Home leaves out with a Windows 11 Pro lifetime license for $9.97 (reg. $199). Windows 10 is a security risk, and Windows 11 Home doesn’t have everything you need. To get all the tools that power users and IT workers need,...

‘Incredibly difficult time’ for family of missing kayaker as night falls over Manukau Harbour search
Police say they are liaising with the family of the missing kayaker.

Employment lawyer to lead review of Hepworth's City Mission stay
Further details of a forthcoming independent review into the care Braydon Hepworth received at the Christchurch City Mission have been revealed.

SoftwareOne completes APAC channel integration with Crayon
Partners across Asia-Pacific should gain wider technical support as SoftwareOne folds Crayon's channel business into one regional operation.

NPC final player ratings: Tell us how Canterbury and Northland performed
We want your take on how each of the Canterbury and Northland players played.

WitFoo offers UC student first Christchurch role
Christchurch's tech ecosystem gets a boost as WitFoo turns a sponsored UC project into a job offer and expands its local footprint.