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Person in critical condition after Hamilton assault
They arrived at hospital this evening with an apparent stab wound.

Celebrity judge Frank Caprio dies aged 88
The US celebrity judge and social media star has been remembered for his "unique brand of compassion".

Bridgerton isn't a romance, it's a workplace drama - Shonda Rhimes
The creator of one of the biggest shows on Netflix explains how her vision for the drama came about.

Live: Bay of Plenty v Southland – NPC round four
Follow live coverage as Bay of Plenty host Southland at Rotorua International Stadium in round four of the National Provincial Championship.

Person in critical condition after apparent stabbing in Hamilton
Police are making inquiries at a property to establish what happened.

Fact-checked: The claims and counterclaims around teacher pay
Stuff takes a look at some of the claims and counterclaims surrounding secondary school teachers’ pay.

Bill to ban protesting outside private homes passes first reading
But Labour, the Greens, and Te Pati Maori opposed the bill.

Another Silver Fern on the move but not to Australia
She’s one of the top shooting talents in the country and despite changing teams, she’s staying in New Zealand.

Wellington school runs fund-raiser to win holiday at ‘White Lotus’ resort
The first prize in Clyde Quay School’s fund-raiser is a 6-night stay in a luxury resort in Thailand. Last year, it was Taylor Swift tickets in London or Vancouver.

Transcend launches AI tools for compliance with data privacy laws
Transcend has launched AI tools providing strict controls on data training and deletion, helping firms meet growing global privacy regulations like GDPR and the EU AI Act.

Camunda named Strong Performer for orchestration in Forrester Wave
Camunda has been named a Strong Performer in the Forrester Wave for digital process automation, praised for its orchestration and support of key process standards.

If you’re working on complex projects at work, this $15 app makes them easier
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AI-driven phishing & ransomware surge in first half of 2025
Acronis reports a 70% rise in ransomware victims in H1 2025, with AI-driven phishing attacks surging, especially targeting managed service providers.