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AI revolution in workplace enhances human skill value
A new global study by Workday reveals AI as a driver of workplace skills enhancement, with workers embracing human traits like empathy as vital for future success.

Red Hat acquires Neural Magic to boost AI capabilities
Red Hat has acquired Neural Magic to enhance its AI offerings, aiming for high performance and specificity across hybrid cloud environments.

The people who make the Waka Ama Nationals smooth sailing
They're often the first people to arrive at Lake Karapiro and the last to leave - and wake up at 4am to prepare for a day in the Waikato heat.

More and more are leaving Microsoft 365 for this non-subscription alternative
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New Zealand's Michael Venus targets mixed doubles after men's doubles exit
The men’s doubles didn’t go to plan for Michael Venus at the Australian Open but there’s still hope for him and Erin Routliffe in the mixed doubles.

AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024
Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.

Crime drama shot in Bradford to have city premiere
Virdee is based on novels of author A A Dhand, who grew up in Bradford and sets stories in the city.

State Highway 2 blocked by serious crash
State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty is blocked by a serious crash, police said.

Serious crash blocks SH2 near Waihi
Initial indications are that people have been seriously hurt in the crash, police said.

Iceotope appoints new CEO & Chairman to drive AI growth
Iceotope has reshuffled its leadership, appointing Jonathan Ballon as CEO and Alain Andreoli as Non-Executive Chairman, to spearhead its expansion in AI cooling solutions.

Blue Origin's debut rocket blasts off from Florida
Blue Origin's giant New Glenn rocket blasted off from Florida early Thursday morning on its first mission to space, an inaugural step into Earth's orbit for Jeff Bezos' space company as it aims to rival SpaceX in the satellite launch business.

Ministry of Justice admits ‘serious error’ after publishing suppressed court information
An audit of around 2000 District Court judgments is underway after the Ministry of Justice inadvertently published suppressed information online.

'Panto season isn't over for us'
Broadstone Pantomime Productions partner with a local nursing home to keep the company going.

Illusionist to return to 'birth place' of his act
The illusionist is performing several nights at the Hippodrome in May.

India's Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan out of danger after stabbing at Mumbai home
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was out of danger, police said on Thursday, following stab injuries received in a scuffle with an intruder at his home.