Invasive Species Risk: Scientists warn that stalled commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a “super-spreader” of invasive marine life when traffic resumes, after months of idling let organisms build up on hulls. Data Centres & Power: A report flags that New Zealand’s data-centre boom could be slowed by tighter scrutiny of grid impacts and local opposition, even as the sector’s growth is driven by cloud adoption and data sovereignty. Auckland Airport Deal: SSP says Q3 sales rose 4% and it has secured a five-outlet Auckland Airport contract, despite passenger declines linked to conflict in the Gulf. Earthquake Update: GeoNet logged nearly 9,000 felt reports for a magnitude 4.6 quake near Porirua, with most reports rated weak or light. Measles Alert: Health authorities report a measles case in Palmerston North with no travel link, urging people who were in Wellington around 11–12 July to watch for symptoms. North Korea IT Worker Warning: New Zealand and allies issued an alert to companies about North Korean remote IT workers using false identities, warning of insider threats and funding for nuclear and ballistic programs. Auckland Rail Art: New public artworks at the Te Waihorotiu City Rail Link station spotlight mana whenua stories and values for commuters. Film Spotlight: Trailer drops for NZ film “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” premiering across NZIFF sites before a nationwide cinema release on 8 October. Fuel Resilience Project: Luxon and Chris Bishop visited the Seaview Energy Resilience Project, a $100m-plus upgrade to strengthen lower North Island fuel supply.