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Emerging cyber threats for 2025 target healthcare & industry
Emerging cyber threats in 2025, including AI-driven attacks and ransomware, target healthcare and industry, with breach costs soaring to USD $5.3 million.

Calero launches SaaS tool to cut costs & tackle shadow IT
Calero has launched a new SaaS management tool to help IT leaders cut costs and tackle shadow IT by improving visibility, control, and optimisation of cloud apps.

Bitcoin settles billboard campaign deal in Christchurch, NZ
Localcoin ATM has paid Jolly Billboards in Bitcoin for a Christchurch campaign, marking a pioneering use of crypto in New Zealand's traditional advertising sector.

Old man shouting at … well, just about everything
Over-the-top try celebrations, high-fives after a knock-on, Sweet Caroline and hair-dos from GQ magazine. Just stop it, rugby league.

How Eddie Jones could derail the Wallabies’ World Cup chances again
The Wallabies are clinging to sixth in the world and must navigate 11 tricky Tests to secure a smooth World Cup path at home in 2027

Kiwi chef Ben would like to win MasterChef, 'but not at all costs'
Ben MacDonald said he would never do MasterChef again, especially if he had children. Eleven years and two kids later he tied up the apron strings and headed back to the esteemed Melbourne kitchen.

Super Rugby’s Lucky Loser concept to be tweaked
The unpopular concept is here to stay, but it’s set to be tweaked for 2026.

The secret poison papers and an imaginary cat: What the jury didn’t hear in Erin Patterson’s trial
New details have emerged about what evidence was kept from Erin Patterson’s jury, including her ex husband’s suspicion that she was poisoning him.

Minister, OT hail boot camp success despite majority reoffending
Seven of the 10 young men involved in the controversial military-style academy (MSA) boot camp pilot reoffended, according to Oranga Tamariki.

JetBrains launches Kineto platform for no-code app creation
JetBrains has launched Kineto, a no-code platform letting anyone create custom apps in 20 minutes by simply describing their idea in plain language.

Quantum computing exposes Active Directory to urgent new risks
Quantum computing presents urgent security risks for organisations relying on Microsoft Active Directory, as legacy systems struggle to meet new cryptographic demands.

Sex toy thrown onto WNBA court during game
A sex toy thrown onto the court disrupts play late in the fourth quarter of the Atlanta Dream's game against the Golden State Valkyries.

‘Hollow joy’: No contentment for Voss despite backing of Carlton’s board
Michael Voss says clarity over his future allows him - and the Blues - to finish this season strongly and prepare for 2026.

Why the Bulldogs are swinging (and missing) in the rain
Trying to make sense of why the Bulldogs have lost all their games on a heavy playing surface this year – and how Saturday night will be another bog.

Western United stripped of A-League licence three years after being champions
The A-Leagues looks set to lose one of its newest additions, with the Melbourne-based club stripped of their licence to compete in the top flight.

Canadian teenager clinches maiden WTA title
Victoria Mboko, 18, beats four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka in the final of the Canadian Open.

‘Travelling circus’: The serious backing for rebel league chasing All Blacks
ANALYSIS: The proposed franchise competition has become a hot topic and the stakes have been raised as New Zealand’s top talent is targeted.

Human remains found at beach in Opotiki
Police say an investigation is under way following the discovery of human remains at a beach in Waihau Bay, Opotiki.