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Community bulletin: Ranjna Patel to receive prestigious business honour
The Tamaki Health co-founder is set to be inducted into New Zealand Business Hall of Fame in September during the 30th anniversary of one of the country's premier awards.

Rugby: Shock return for Beauden Barrett? Blues not ruling it out
The two-time World Rugby Player of the Year was a noticeable addition to Blues training in Auckland today.

MPs in PNG preparing for expected no confidence vote
The Social Democrats leader, Powes Parkop, whose party is part of the coalition, says the critical issue is whether Prime Minister James Marape's Pangu Pati can remain intact.

New tech bill will allow consumers to share data
A bill designed to give consumers more control over their data will be introduced into Parliament tomorrow.

Superloop extends Ixom partnership, enhances security solutions
Superloop extends contract with Ixom, enhancing global SASE security across 40+ locations until 2028, boosting network performance with Palo Alto tech.

Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for advanced innovation
Dell Technologies expands its AI Factory with NVIDIA, launching new servers and services to accelerate AI innovation, including the high-density PowerEdge XE9680L.

Urenui rodeo venue to host a different herd of bulls come August
The venue will host another kind of herd of snorting bulls when the village welcomes the Taranaki rugby side for a one-off pre-season match.

Live: Green MP’s ad referred to Electoral Commission
An advertisement taken out by stood-down MP Darleen Tana has been referred to the Electoral Commission for failing to include an authorisation statement.

Green Party raises Darleen Tana advert with Electoral Commission
Tana's electoral returns show she spent $2415 on the article, published in Verve Magazine last year. But it does not contain a promoter statement.

The AI tech helping stop Indian elephant accidents
Officials in the southern state of Tamil Nadu are using AI to monitor animal movement on tracks.

Why one word from Reserve Bank could make all the difference
Analysis - The Reserve Bank will update the official cash rate (OCR) on Wednesday.

Scarlett Johansson says a ChatGPT voice is 'eerily similar' to hers and OpenAI is halting its use
OpenAI says it plans to halt the use of one of its ChatGPT voices that "Her" actor Scarlett Johansson says sounds "eerily similar" to her own.

Pacific news in brief for May 21
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including more than 400 new cases of HIV recorded in Fiji last year.

Dell launches AI Factory to boost AI adoption & innovation
Dell Technologies unveils the Dell AI Factory to accelerate AI adoption and innovation, offering an extensive AI portfolio and robust ecosystem partnership.

Dell announces major updates to PowerStore & APEX portfolios
Dell Technologies boosts its PowerStore and APEX lines with AI-enhanced features, promising up to 66% better performance, increased data efficiency, and advanced multicloud capabilities.

Blues make audacious Beauden Barrett bid
Table-topping Aucklanders say they’re ‘seeking clarification’ around their ability to add the All Black for the rest of Super Rugby Pacific.

Liz Gunn found guilty of assault after Auckland Airport incident
Liz Gunn has been found guilty of assaulting an airport security worker during an incident at Auckland Airport in April 2023.

Man behind orca 'body slam' hit with $600 penalty by Department of Conservation
A video shows the 50-year-old man jump from a boat towards two orca. DOC says it is "extremely irresponsible".

First Kiwis stranded in New Caledonia expected back in NZ tonight
New Zealand is working alongside Australia and will help out Pacific Island nations as well as others, Winston Peters says.