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TechRepublic
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Cisco's Splunk Acquisition Should Help Security Pros See Threats Sooner in Australia and New Zealand

The Cisco and Splunk acquisition aims to combine their security technologies to enhance end-to-end security and observability, benefiting customers in Australia and New Zealand. [ more ]
The Drum
1 month ago
Marketing

Agency pitch satisfaction just 3.13 out of 5. If this was an Uber, we'd walk

The Pitch Positive Pledge aims to improve the pitching process by creating a 'pitch charter'.
Agencies in Australia and New Zealand rated pitch processes at 3.13 out of 5, highlighting issues with a 'one size fits all' approach and lack of 'table stakes'. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Meth hidden in dolls, hollow books by accused California smuggling ring, feds say

Five people from the San Gabriel Valley in California have been accused of smuggling methamphetamine hidden inside dolls, books, and other items.
They are accused of shipping meth to be sold in Australia and New Zealand, and law enforcement agencies have seized 91 shipments worth an estimated $20 million. [ more ]
TechRepublic
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AWS's Response to Generative AI in 2023 (and What IT Pros Should Expect in 2024)

Generative AI has dominated conversations with customers in Australia and New Zealand in 2023, prompting AWS to shift its agenda.
AWS expects generative AI use cases to graduate to production grade in 2024 and is focusing on integrating responsible AI and building data platforms. [ more ]
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iRunFar
1 month ago
Running

Ruth Croft: An Evolving Relationship with Running

Ruth Croft's understated nature and strong work ethic from her upbringing in a rugged area have translated into a successful ultrarunning career. [ more ]
iRunFar
3 months ago
Running

2024 Tarawera by UTMB 102k Results: Kiwis Ruth Croft and Daniel Jones Take Home Wins

Ruth Croft and Daniel Jones won the Tarawera by UTMB 102k in New Zealand.
Both runners faced pressure and expectations but thrived on it to secure commanding wins. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
France news

Weather tracker: Stormy weeks for France and New Zealand

Tornado in Pas-de-Calais, France damages homes during Storm Pierrick. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
World news

China: Foreign minister begins New Zealand, Australia tour DW 03/19/2024

China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met with New Zealand ministers to discuss New Zealand potentially joining the AUKUS alliance.
New Zealand has a strict anti-nuclear policy and would only participate in certain aspects of the AUKUS agreement. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Mexico national soccer team to play New Zealand at Rose Bowl

Mexico to face New Zealand at Rose Bowl on Sept. 7 during FIFA international match window.
Tickets for the September match at Rose Bowl will be available for purchase at a later date. [ more ]
BikeMag
2 months ago
Bicycling

Stacked Crew Of Professional Riders Go Heli Biking In New Zealand

Heli-biking offers unique experiences in stunning locations like New Zealand.
Submitting biking videos for featuring on Bike Mag is encouraged for all riders. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
France politics

New Zealand lobbied French on Solomon Islands-China pact, cables show

New Zealand lobbied French territories in the Pacific regarding the China-Solomon Islands security pact.
Wellington hoped French Polynesia and New Caledonia would take a position on the agreement. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Education

Kids are doing this everywhere': New Zealand wrestles with rise of primary school vaping

Easy access to vaping products for children in New Zealand despite regulations
Rising concerns about youth vaping in New Zealand, especially among primary school children [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Public health

New Zealand moves to abolish Maori health authority despite protests

The Centre-right government in New Zealand plans to abolish the Maori Health Authority by June, transferring its functions to the national health system.
Indigenous groups are concerned that dismantling the Maori Health Authority will undermine Maori health rights. [ more ]
Social Media Explorer
3 months ago
Cars

Bringing Your Car Down Under: Shipping to New Zealand - Social Media Explorer

New Zealand offers stunning landscapes, high quality of life, economic opportunities, diverse culture, and adventure.
Shipping your car to New Zealand can provide convenience and mobility while exploring the country. [ more ]
Iapp
3 months ago
EU data protection

European Commission determines New Zealand is adequate for data transfers

The European Commission has determined that New Zealand has an adequate level of data protection for data transfers between the EU and New Zealand.
New Zealand Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster stated that this determination means New Zealand is a good place for international business due to its strong privacy protections and empowered regulator. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Books

6 New Paperbacks to Read This Week

Janet Malcolm's final book, a memoir organized by images, has been recommended as a must-read paperback.
Kai Thomas's novel explores Black and Indigenous histories of the Americas and the power of storytelling.
Patricia Engel's collection of stories dives into the experiences of Latin Americans across borders.
Steven W. Thrasher's book examines the intersection of inequality and disease, particularly in the context of Covid-19.
Michael Bennett's thriller follows a Maori detective investigating a series of murders in New Zealand. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Wine

5 Fantastic Pinot Noirs You Don't Know (But Should)

Pinot Noir is not only produced in France, California, and Oregon, but also in other unexpected places.
Good Pinot Noir can be found in regions known for other grape varieties. [ more ]
iRunFar
4 months ago
Running

Snapshots from The WILD's V5000 Race

The iRunFar team running the Pioneer Edition of The WILD couldn't have been better timed with iRunFar columnist AJW's announcement of his upcoming Under the Radar Races article series.
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East Asia Forum
5 months ago
World news

New Zealand's National-led China policy is nothing new | East Asia Forum

New Zealand's policy towards China is unlikely to undergo a major shift under the new National-led government.
The current approach focuses on engaging and cooperating in areas of common interest, securing New Zealand's interests, and working with partners. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Education

New Zealand's new PM Luxon touts ban on phones in schools DW 12/01/2023

New Zealand's new conservative Prime Minister Christopher Luxon plans to ban cellphones in schools to tackle falling literacy rates.
The move to ban cellphones is part of Luxon's 100-day plan for his government's first few months in office.
Luxon praised a school he visited for implementing a no-phones policy and ensuring students have dedicated time for reading, writing, and math. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Europe politics

New Zealand shifts to the right, but only slightly by global standards

New Zealand forms a coalition government after six weeks of negotiations.
The new government will have a shift to the right compared to the previous Labour government.
Christopher Luxon will be the prime minister with Winston Peters as the deputy prime minister. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

New Zealand's Luxon forges deal to lead new coalition government

New Zealand's National Party, ACT, and New Zealand First have formed a coalition government, with Christopher Luxon set to become prime minister.
The negotiations took six weeks to agree on a joint policy platform with coalition partners.
The coalition government will address policies on taxation, race relations, and economic management. [ more ]
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www.thedrum.com
5 months ago
Business intelligence

AIA win in winning back post pandemic market share

AIA won an award for their innovative approach to win back market share in New Zealand.
The company used data and insights to optimize their advertising strategy.
TV advertising appeared to stimulate overall category searches in the health and life insurance industry. [ more ]
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