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The app taps into growing loneliness in Australia, where official data show many adults feel isolated at least some of the time.
The debt collections firm is strengthening its leadership after a 42% revenue rise, with a new chief executive and chief financial officer due in October.
Hiring by security vendors jumped 43% last quarter as AI and a tougher threat environment widened the split with slowing enterprise software roles.
AI is moving technology decisions into customer and operations roles, giving more women a route to leadership in small businesses.
The combined platform will serve 60,000 users across six countries as agricultural firms seek one system for compliance and risk.
The recognition highlights efforts to improve women's progression in technology, where senior representation remains low across Australia and New Zealand.
Corporate treasurers in Asia can now access cash, payments and lending data inside their own workflows as HSBC rolls out HSBCnio across multiple markets.
The programme could bring advanced driver assistance features to millions of passenger vehicles across China and Asia-Pacific from 2027.
Security teams can now trace prompts, responses and tool calls from Claude Code and Cowork alongside other enterprise signals.
Where councils helped build homes, Clutha has reversed decline, tripling section values and keeping young families in town.
Residents in Pahiatua are set for fewer boil-water scares as Tararua District Council starts a year-long $4 million network upgrade.
Trade remains below last year, but Mount businesses are seeing a lift in foot traffic and hope a strong summer will aid recovery after the landslide.
Picton traders say the temporary disruption of a streetscape upgrade was worth it, after their own revamp boosted seating, safety and summer trade.
Customer charges will not rise, despite Waikato Waters reporting an $18.6 million spend against a $16.5 million budget and a November reopening target.
Police expect larger crowds and possible disorder across Auckland as Pacific teams' Rugby League World Cup games stir street celebrations.
Stress and anxiety are taking a heavy toll as the survey found 10% of frontline staff faced physical violence, including weapon threats.
Boards are being urged to beef up defences as AI tools may soon help criminals automate attacks and target New Zealand organisations more precisely.
Many buyers are overlooking flood and other hazard risks, leaving some homeowners exposed to higher premiums or uninsurable properties.
Households could get cheaper, more flexible power deals as National proposes new rules to boost competition and rein in network charges.
Residents say secrecy over the council chief executive's exit leaves ratepayers facing unanswered questions over any payout after the Mount landslide review.