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KnowBe4 launches free self-assessment to boost security culture
KnowBe4 has launched a free self-assessment tool to help organisations strengthen their security culture by focusing on human risk management and behaviour.

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says recruits know money is 'not everything' as new police college opens
The police commissioner says he is hearing from former Kiwi cops who relocated to Australia who want to come back - but admitted the pay across the ditch is better.

Youth MPs renew call to lower voting age
A majority of this year's youth MPs have, once again, signed an open letter calling for the voting age to be lowered to 16. Youth Parliament, held every three years,...

ACT Party tried to get Treaty of Waitangi clause removed from education legislation
The ACT Party fought to have a Treaty of Waitangi clause stripped out of amended education legislation - but was overruled.

'I can't hear it' - Wimbledon's first day of electronic calling
Some players have said the calls are too quiet. Others say they miss the tradition. How has the first day of electronic line-calling gone at Wimbledon?

Covid inquiry hears of care home 'slaughter'
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.

Israeli military investigates 'reports of harm to civilians' after hundreds killed near Gaza aid sites
The IDF said instructions had been issued to forces after "lessons learned".

UK F-35 parts exports to Israel are lawful, High Court rules
The court has rejected a challenge brought by human rights groups.

Food delivery apps to tighten checks to stop illegal workers
Government met with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat after report drivers are sub-letting accounts.

What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?
The government has confirmed details of its scaled-back plan to reform some benefits.

Emma Raducanu beats British teenager Mimi Xu on first day of Wimbledon
British number one Emma Raducanu cruises to a comfortable victory over compatriot Mimi Xu in her opening-round match at Wimbledon.

Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will be laid to rest today
Kemp died suddenly last week following a battle with kidney disease.

Man charged in relation to homicide in Otahuhu, Auckland
A 31-year-old man had been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Micronesian Summit in Majuro this week
The Micronesian Islands Forum cranks up with officials meetings Monday and Tuesday this week in Majuro, with the official opening for top leadership on Wednesday.

Alcaraz avoids Fognini shock after fan taken ill
Carlos Alcaraz avoids a seismic shock against Italian veteran Fabio Fognini to set up a Wimbledon second-round meeting with British qualifier Oliver Tarvet.

'Fifa should consider playing World Cup final at 9am'
Extreme weather during the Club World Cup in the United States this summer means Fifa should think about playing the men's World Cup final at 9am next year, according to an expert.

Police identify 20-year-old suspect in deadly Idaho firefighter ambush
20-year-old Wess Roley deliberately lit a fire to lure first responders to a mountainous area near Coeur d'Alene, the BBC's US partner CBS News reports.

England? Spain? What stats say about who will win Euro 2025
Will it be England, Spain or someone else? Opta predicts each country's chances of winning Euro 2025

How cold case killer was caught after more than half a century
The conviction of Ryland Headley is thought to be the oldest cold case murder ever solved in the UK.

'We're not safe here anymore' - Syria's Christians fear for future after devastating church attack
Many Christians in Syria fear the new Islamist-led government is not doing enough to protect them.