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SAP urges unified AI & data approach for ANZ business growth
SAP urges ANZ businesses to unify AI, data and enterprise applications, warning fragmented systems hinder productivity and growth in a new digital era.

'Wouldn't overblow it' - Education Minister on maths book errors
Erica Stanford has thanked "keen bean" students for picking up errors in Ministry of Education-funded maths resources.

Hamilton home burned to the ground, tenants yet to make contact
A fire that tore through a home in Flagstaff is still under investigation, while the homeowner and police are urging the tenants to get in contact.

Rise by Talent launches new strategy to boost tech diversity
Rise by Talent rebrands and sets new strategy under Georgia Townsend to boost tech diversity and skills in Australia and New Zealand.

Woman who caused hospital lockdown facing multiple charges
The woman claimed an armed man was chasing her through Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

Online gambling sites using fake stories to target Maori
The public are being warned to be vigilant as online gambling sites use fake names and photos to lure people in.

Weak labour data reinforces need for more OCR cuts
Economists are pushing for two OCR cuts before the end of the year in light of the weak labour market data.

8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools
8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.

Palo Alto upgrades Cortex Cloud to tackle AI-driven code risks
Palo Alto Networks has enhanced Cortex Cloud with a new module to prevent AI-generated code risks, boosting security for faster, safer software development.

Kapuni fertiliser plant may temporarily shut due to gas supply concerns
The chief executive of Ballance Agri-Nutrients says they're planning for a shutdown of up to four months.

Train and car collide, leaving one person seriously injured in Tokoroa
The crash happened shortly after 4am on Thursday on Tokoroa's Bridge St.

Hipkins hints at capital gains tax while chiding coalition’s ‘two-speed economy’
The Labour leader told the Queenstown Business Chamber the economy is not recovering, and more spending is needed to get the settings right.

Community Broker Network expands into New Zealand via Folio deal
Community Broker Network expands into New Zealand by acquiring Folio’s broker network, focusing on supporting local authorised representatives with enhanced services.

Orana Wildlife Park resumes taking in animals after six-month pause due to welfare allegations
Orana Wildlife Park was investigated last year following a whistleblowers' animal welfare concerns and allegations of a toxic culture.

Teenager missing from Auckland's North Shore for over a week
The 16-year-old was last seen in the Unsworth Heights area.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says NZ is not in 'economic shape'
Chris Hipkins said the government's strategy for growth was not tackling the underlying economic problems.

Primary teachers reject ministry’s 1% pay rise offer
Primary teachers have voted to reject a 1% pay rise from the Ministry of Education.

Teenager missing on Auckland’s North Shore for 11 days
Louie, 16, went missing from the Unsworth Heights area on July 27.

Accountant given nearly six years' jail for $1.7 million Covid fraud
Luke Daniel Rivers pleaded guilty to 29 charges including wage subsidy and small business cashflow scheme fraud, and money laundering.

Pentera unveils AI web attack testing to boost cyber defences
Pentera has launched AI-powered Web Attack Testing to help organisations better simulate cyber threats and enhance defences against evolving AI-driven attacks.