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Dearth of Indian-language classes at New Zealand schools
Despite becoming the third-largest ethnic group in the country, Indian households are turning to community classes to learn heritage languages such as Hindi, Punjabi and Gujarati.

Arrests made after meth, cash seized from Christchurch, Dunedin properties
Police have arrested two men and seized methamphetamine and cash during search warrants at addresses in Christchurch and Dunedin this week.

New FUJIFILM X-E5 Camera Combines Classic Style with Powerful Performance
Designed for everyday creators who want premium image quality in a compact form.

Owner of stolen jet ski finds it for sale online 5 years after it was taken
The jet ski was originally reported stolen from a property in Waitakere in October 2020.

Kiwibank tempering big banks’ profits, and there’s still ‘bold ambition, boss says
Chief executive Steve Jurkovich says he expects Kiwibank’s deposits and lending are growing faster than that the four larger Australian-owned banks.

Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout
Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.

Overseas expansion and name change
Well-known Auckland mortgage adviser Jeff Royle has expanded his business to Australia and the UK and is changing its name.

Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in US as tariff fears persist
The Japanese technology giant cited economic challenges as it raised prices for the consoles by around $50.

New DripDropper malware exploits then patches Linux cloud flaw
New DripDropper malware exploits then patches a Linux cloud flaw, securing exclusive access to servers via Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability CVE-2023-46604.

Police chase two stolen cars after aggravated robbery in Manukau
One vehicle was tracked to the North Shore while a seond was chased to Karapiro following the early morning robbery.

Fijian among four ICC judges sanctioned by US for backing Netanyahu arrest warrants
A high-profile Fijian is among four International Criminal Court judges sanctioned by the Trump administration.

WiZ HDMI Sync Box Starter Kit with TV Backlight Review
A fun and easy to setup lightshow for your TV.

Samsung Introduces Galaxy Buds3 FE
Built for Galaxy fans, Buds3 FE offer essential features at a great price, now with a smarter, more stylish twist.

Zscaler, CrowdStrike & Red Canary boost AI-powered security
Zscaler, CrowdStrike and Red Canary have expanded their partnership to offer AI-powered, integrated security solutions enhancing threat detection and response.

2degrees migrates over 2m customers to new Tahi platform
2degrees has migrated over two million customers onto its new Tahi platform, completing a major integration ahead of schedule with no disruption.

Appian boosts AI, scalability & security in latest platform update
Appian enhances its process automation platform with advanced AI, autoscaling data fabric, and improved security for enterprise and public sector users.

Kosterman makes F1 Academy debut with livery honouring 200 women
Esmee Kosterman debuts in F1 Academy at Zandvoort, driving a car showcasing 200 women role models to inspire equality in motorsport and STEM.

Gas 'crisis' warning as MBIE warns again supply falling faster than expected
Consumption of natural gas dropped to its lowest level since 2011 last year, and MBIE is warning that gas supply may be falling faster than previously expected.

Why better data management is the cornerstone of privacy readiness in Australia’s regulatory future
Australian privacy reforms demand stronger data management; businesses must embed governance and automation to stay compliant and maintain trust.

CompTIA launches AI course to boost workplace skills & confidence
CompTIA launches AI Prompting Essentials course to build practical AI skills and boost confidence for workers across all job roles and experience levels.