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Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows
Nearly 90% of executives managing supply chains and production seek to ramp up investment in generative AI, but there's a recognised need for advanced training and comprehension of the technology, Accenture's 'Pulse of Change' survey reveals.

Today's Wordle Hints and Answer: Help for May 9, #1055 - CNET
Here are some hints, and the answer, for May 9, Wordle No. 1055.

Exclusive-Huawei's new phone uses more China-made parts, memory chip

Shane Jones sets sights on killer kina - 'An industrial grade problem'
"They kill all the kelp, they kill all the seaweed, and they turn the marine environment into a virtual desert," the Fisheries Minister says.

Exiled Myanmar political figure visits Parliament
A member of Myanmar's government-in-exile says he is pleased at efforts New Zealand has made so far to oppose the country's military junta, but that more could be done.

Sweden's Eurovision brings kitsch in the shadow of Gaza

Chinese city lifts curbs on buying homes as property crisis bites

Tova podcast: Will water really be cheaper in a post-Three Waters world?
National and Labour defend their plans for water but which party’s promising cheaper water bills?

Auckland roadworker hit by truck now ‘stable’
A truck rolled and collided with a pedestrian at a roadworks site on Victoria Avenue, police said.

Trackless trams and urban cable car suggested to resolve Auckland transport issues
Both ideas seem to be pretty out there, especially as the light rail plan isn’t going ahead.

Akamai to acquire Noname Security, bolstering API security solutions
Akamai Technologies announces plans to acquire API security firm, Noname Security, fortifying its API security suite and offering customers enhanced protection against digital threats.

Using a structured literacy approach to teach reading: What you need to know
Explainer - The government from 2025 is mandating how state schools teach children to read. But what is structured literacy and how does it compare to other teaching methods?

Adyen partners with Cover Genius to enhance payment security
Adyen has joined forces with insurtech company, Cover Genius, to boost authorisation rates for online payments and advance transaction security worldwide.

How KidsCan provides a nutritious school lunch for $2
A charity says it is - and that it has been doing so while providing fresh meals for nearly 6000 children per day.

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer -- Help for May 9, #333 - CNET
Here are some hints, and the answers, for Connections No. 333.

3 Best Stainless Steel Frying Pans in 2024 - CNET
These are our top picks of the best stainless steel frying pans to sauté, sizzle and sear to perfection.

Red Hat unveils policy as code for Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat plans to integrate automated policy as code into future versions of its Ansible Automation Platform to optimise AI-focused automation across hybrid cloud estates.

Explainer: What Frank Bainimarama's jail sentence could mean for Fiji politics?
The former Fiji prime minister was handed a one-year jail sentence in the Fiji High Court on Thursday for perverting the course of justice.

Ponsonby shooting victim starred on reality TVNZ show
Robert Horne and flatmate Amanda Gada appeared on the reality show, which matches families with dogs, in February 2023.

Vanuatu govt considers placing Air Vanuatu into voluntary administration
The Vanuatu Government is now considering placing Air Vanuatu, the national carrier of Vanuatu, into voluntary administration.

Chinese PR boss says sorry for glorifying overwork
Baidu's Qu Jing tells workers she does not care for them because, 'I am not your mum'.