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Tech billionaire says he has fathered more than 100 children
The tech billionaire who created the messaging app says all of his offspring will share his estimated $13.9bn fortune.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing
In brief introductory remarks, Xi said now was a time to build on the two countries' past achievements and "strive for new progress".

‘It should have never been commissioned’: Kiwi expert tried to stop disastrous Titan submersible
Rob McCallum, a Kiwi deep-sea explorer, says he tried to stop the doomed Titan sub from ever being launched into the ocean.

Acron Aviation launches Astra app to boost airline efficiency
Acron Aviation has launched Astra, an iOS app providing pilots and airlines with personalised data and insights to enhance flight safety and efficiency.

Drone Forge secures record Flexrotor order with Airbus in Asia-Pacific
Drone Forge inks largest Flexrotor order with Airbus for 17 aircraft, boosting Asia-Pacific surveillance and maritime operations.

Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC
Sumsub launches "The Beast 2.0" campaign in APAC to tackle a 121% surge in digital fraud and promote secure digital inclusion across fintech and crypto sectors.

Dunedin police call for sightings of missing elderly man
'Peter' was last seen on Thursday in the suburb of Kenmure.

AI adoption surges in Asia Pacific manufacturing for quality, efficiency
In Asia Pacific, 94% of manufacturers plan AI investments, prioritising quality control and cybersecurity to boost efficiency and tackle labour shortages.

Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365
Hornetsecurity unveils an AI Cyber Assistant within 365 Total Protection Plan 4 to boost Microsoft 365 security with automated email and Teams threat defence.

Lantronix & Aerora partner to advance AI-powered drone systems
Lantronix and Aerora have teamed up to advance AI-powered drone systems, combining Edge AI tech to enhance navigation, imaging and real-time decision-making.

Police launch homicide investigation in Turangi
Emergency services were called to the address about 6.30am Friday.

Deja vu for All Blacks hooker ahead of Super Rugby decider
There are more similarties to 2023 for George Bell than their opposition in the final.

Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 20 June
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a re-signing for Moana Pasifika.

GTreasury unveils GSmart AI to streamline treasury operations
GTreasury launches GSmart AI, an AI platform enhancing CFOs' treasury operations with secure, compliant insights and automation in volatile markets.

StorONE launches ONEai for on-premises AI training & analysis
StorONE launches ONEai, an on-premises AI solution enabling large language model training and analysis within enterprise storage, cutting costs and cloud reliance.

Former New Zealand PM Helen Clark blames Cook Islands for creating a crisis
Helen Clark says the Cook Islands government entered into a strategic partnership with a major power nation - China - without consulting New Zealand.

Tonga's health system hit by cyberattack
A team of Australian cyber experts flew to the island this week after its National Health Information System was breached, leading to a demand for payment from hackers.

Pure Storage launches next-gen FlashArray & FlashBlade for AI
Pure Storage unveils next-gen FlashArray and FlashBlade updates, boosting performance for AI, machine learning, and high-demand workloads.