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Building secure prosperity in a digitally connected world
Cybersecurity is now central to Australia's economic growth, safeguarding digital infrastructure amid rising cybercrime costing organisations up to AUD $63,600 per incident.

Kmart recalls toy due to choking hazard
Kmart has recalled a small animal toy on the basis that it poses a choking risk.

‘They’re telling us we’re not worth much’, say women taking the Government to court
Healthcare and education workers gathered at Wellington’s High Court, alleging the Government is breaching human rights with its pay equity change.

Confidence in South Wairarapa council lacking
South Wairarapa residents remain unhappy with their council’s financial management, governance, and leadership, an annual survey shows.

Israel struck Gaza's Nasser Hospital four times, analysis finds

Survivors of South Africa's horrifying building blaze feel abandoned two years on

Colombia's ombudswoman says 33 soldiers allegedly kidnapped under orders of a rebel group are freed

Live snake found in Christchurch traveller's suitcase
It slid past customs.

How smarter audit systems help businesses mitigate risk and drive growth
AI-driven audit systems help businesses cut expense fraud by 60%, speed up reviews by 90%, and free finance teams to focus on growth and risk management.

Why Wellington Rugby's rising star signed with the Highlanders
Stanley Solomon celebrated signing his first Super Rugby Pacific contract by scoring a hat-trick for Wellington in the NPC last weekend.

‘Multimillionaire’ businessman found not guilty of domestic violence loses suppression - can’t be named
The businessman has lost permanent name suppression but still can’t be named.

Calls to make employer KiwiSaver contributions mandatory
There are concerns the current setup could exacerbate income inequality in retirement.

Why military forces aren't being called in to track down Tom Phillips and his children
With the case now stretching on for years, it's been suggested that the NZ Special Air Services be tasked with locating him and his children.

Phoenix overlooked for OFC Pro League as Christchurch get shot at Club World Cup millions
The OFC Professional League is scheduled to kick off in January next year.

Exclusive: Rimini Street CEO says ERP software is dead
Rimini Street's CEO predicts AI will obsolete legacy ERP systems within a decade, as firms favour intelligent automation over costly software upgrades.

‘Cowardly assault’: Police officer and dog injured during arrest
Smashing a glass window during his arrest, a man allegedly using shards of glass to wound a police officer and dog.

South Wairarapa: Getting to the core of council services
Local Democracy Reporting has asked South Wairarapa’s mayoral candidates for their take on “nice-to-haves”, what they see as core council services, and what they will prioritise if elected.

Women's Rugby World Cup: Fijiana and Manusina in for more tough matches
Finding the strength to stand up again and fight on has been Fijiana's and Manusina's focus following their heavy opening round defeats at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England.

Kiribati opposition furious as government ignores Court of Appeal fiasco
The Kiribati opposition is formally condemning the government's refusal to debate the suspension of the country's Court of Appeal, which occurred more than two years ago.

Celonis launches app to help businesses comply with new EUDR
Celonis launches EUDR Manager App to help firms ensure supply chains comply with EU deforestation rules by 2025 with real-time monitoring and AI risk screening.

Government announces $2m for Tasman flood waste clean-up
The money from the Emergency Waste Fund will be used to help dispose of flood waste following widespread flooding in the district.

Samoa polls close, early results expected this weekend
Polling stations shut at 3pm local time (2pm NZT) on Friday, with preliminary results expected in the weekend and official results due from Monday.