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Taranaki weather stats stark reminder of how fast streams and rivers can rise
The torrential rain at the beginning of July saw many rivers in the region hit incredible maximum flows.

Missing 4yo found safe and well in Whanganui
The boy was last seen on Somerset Rd in Springvale about 9am.

Concerns for Auckland teen Tamiya, missing four days
Tamiya, 15, was last seen on Auckland's North Shore at 1pm on Monday.

From fathers to sons: Fiji rugby legacy continues against Scotland
A former Fiji captain says is excited by the selection of his son and the son of a former teammate in the Fijian national team for their game against Scotland.

AI and cloud growth demands smarter security for SMBs
SMBs across Asia Pacific embrace AI and cloud to boost growth, yet face rising cybersecurity challenges needing smarter, integrated security strategies.

15-year-old girl from Auckland's North Shore missing for four days
Tamiya was last seen in the Torbay area around 1pm on Monday.

East Sepik Province in PNG gets innovative to solve health issues
The governor of East Sepik Province in Papua New Guinea has announced a partnership with a local pharmacy to improve access to drugs and medicines.

Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise
Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.

Spectrum appoints Deane Jessep to drive sovereign AI strategy
Spectrum names Deane Jessep CTO to lead New Zealand’s sovereign AI strategy, tackling cloud costs, data sovereignty, and AI governance in enterprise and government sectors.

Datadog named Leader in Gartner observability report for fifth year
Datadog has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting its strong market position.

Crusaders hooker signs with Australian Super Rugby side
A plethora of depth at the position meant the red and blacks had to let the 24-year-old go.

Boutique dairy company saved by last-minute buyer
In May the business said it was closing down after 15 years of providing customers with locally sourced sustainable products.

Former F1 chief calls Horner an ‘idiot’ for sexting scandal that sparked downfall
Bernie Ecclestone says his friend’s mistake was believing “he was a 50-year-old who thought he was 20” in the saga that engulfed Red Bull.

Lorde tour snub is Wellington's problem, not Lorde's
The Kiwi singer announced her New Zealand tour, but many fans are ‘gutted’ the capital was left out.

New Zealand's manufacturing slump continues, slowing economic recovery
Manufacturers are continuing to do it tough BNZ senior economist Doug Steel says.

AI Appreciation Day spotlights responsible & purposeful adoption
AI Appreciation Day highlights the need for responsible, strategic AI use across industries, focusing on governance, infrastructure, and purposeful adoption.

New Relic named Observaility Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for 13th year
New Relic has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms for the 13th year, reflecting its innovation and AI-focused strategy.