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Bebop reaches USD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days with SME focus
Bebop, an AI sales tool by Black Pearl Group, reached USD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days, targeting SMEs with affordable, high-quality sales intelligence.

‘Complete BS’: Depleted France squad could undermine All Blacks series
The French have been branded “disrespectful” by an ex-All Black for having a squad with 20 uncapped players, 11 of whom don’t have a Wikipedia profile.

‘Shocked’ by $1400 fee to have three dogs
A resource consent with a $1400 deposit is needed in Tasman to keep three dogs on an urban property and one resident says he's not willing to pay.

Selwyn mayor hits back at rates rise criticism
Sam Broughton has responded to rates criticism, saying the district’s rapid growth demands substantial investment in essential infrastructure.

Auckland pastor convicted, church fined for unsafe building
he church was prohibited from being used in 2023 but people still gathered on multiple occasions.

How Dan Carter crushed the Lions with rugby’s ‘greatest individual performance’
On the 20-year anniversary of that famous night in Wellington, the All Blacks legend lifts the lid on how it all played out after a controversial build-up.

Exclusive: AI drives new cyber threats & resilience strategies in APJ
AI adoption in Asia-Pacific fuels cyber threats as businesses ramp up defences amid growing use of AI-powered cyberattacks and regulatory changes.

Singapore police can now seize bank accounts to stop scams
The new law was passed to combat Singapore's worsening scam problem, but some have said it is too intrusive.

Diddy jury to keep deliberating after deadlocking on most serious charge
The panel reached a verdict on four of the five counts, but could not agree on the most racketeering count.

Cloudflare makes AI crawlers opt-in, giving power to creators
Cloudflare now blocks AI crawlers by default, letting website owners opt-in to share content, aiming to protect creators and create fair AI content use.

Two North Island detectives to reinvestigate Lachie Jones’ death
The Gore toddler’s father says he is pleased that experienced, senior police have been appointed to the case.

Man charged with 17 offences in one weekend after spree of car break-ins
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a spree of car break-ins across the North Shore suburb of Schnapper Rock.

Boy racer jailed for causing unborn baby’s death after hitting pregnant teen
“Anyone who participates in boy racer events while disqualified, in an unregistered and unwarranted car that kills and injures spectators can expect to go to prison,” the judge said.

Police officer caught going 150kph with lights and sirens off was ‘testing’ speed of car
The incident was detected by another officer using police radar.

Frustration grows over Auckland road works ‘mess’
The project was to be completed this Spring, but has been delayed till next year.

'Grifting and graft': Donald Trump launches fragrences
"Victory 45-47" for men and women will set you back nearly $410 a bottle in the latest bid by the US President to cash in.

Solomon Islands PM fires chief of staff over unauthorised Vietnam deal
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele sacked his chief of staff on Friday after an "unauthorised" deal with two Vietnamese firms.

Maori landowners take Crown to High court over freshwater rights
The case cites what the group describes as the Crown's "repeated failure to uphold the tikanga-based and Tiriti-guaranteed rights, interests and responsibilities of Maori in relation to freshwater".