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Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks
Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.

The House: Question Time, not Answer Time
Parliament's Question Time is correctly named. Actual answers can be thin on the ground.

‘We don’t know what’s coming’: Canterbury braces for more ferocious fires
Emergency crews are on edge as the region prepares for a second round of wild weather and potential flare-ups.

Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten
Australia sees a 17% rise in data breaches as AI-driven threats on hybrid cloud systems surge, prompting tighter APRA regulations on cybersecurity compliance.

Exiled star Israel Folau spotted at Wallabies training for first time in seven years
Israel Folau was sighted at Wallabies training for the first time in almost seven years after Joe Schmidt’s squad borrowed the facilities of his club in Tokyo.

'We've never seen it like this' - Riversdale residents worry about more high winds
The prospect of more ferocious winds has locals in the Wairarapa beachside community on the verge of tears who are still without power after winds of up to 150kph ripped through the region on Tuesday.

Samsung and Google's new Galaxy XR headset lays the foundation for future smart glasses

What did we learn from Rohl's Rangers unveiling?
Danny Rohl understands the need to win quickly as Rangers head coach and says he can handle pressure, as chief executive Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell come under fire.

43 goals, five reds, six penalties - one blockbuster evening
BBC Sport looks at the statistics behind a wildly eventful evening in the Champions League.

Commerce Commission takes action against ASB
It's in connection to the provision of overdrafts and debt collection overpayments.

‘A true powerhouse’: Former Fiji rugby captain dies unexpectedly
Joeli Veitayaki died aged 58 and was known affectionately as Big Joe.

New Zealand’s chance to lead in green datacentres
New Zealand stands poised to lead in sustainable data centres, harnessing 85% renewable energy to power AI growth worth NZD $3.4b annually by 2035.

Police issue warning after man approaches young girl walking home near Hastings
Hawke's Bay parents are being advised to be alert after a man approached a young girl walking home in Whakatu.

Golf legend Jack Nicklaus wins $87m defamation lawsuit
The American great has won a $87 million verdict in a defamation lawsuit filed in Florida against his former business partners.

From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows: Here’s why it’s so windy this week
This week’s blustery weather can be attributed to pressure gradient - the rate at which pressure changes over distance.

Central Whangarei death not suspicious
A woman's body was found shortly after 5.30am.

Whakaari inquest: 'Nothing prepares you for what a volcanic eruption burn looks like' - police officer
An Opotiki-based police officer has told a coroner's court that the severity of the injuries did not sink in until he saw them in person.

In photos and videos: Wind, fires and chaos around the country
Wild weather has fuelled raging fires, travel disruptions and chaos on the streets in many parts of the country - and there’s still more to come.

Crypto’s ‘Decentralized’ Illusion Shattered Again by Another AWS Meltdown

Should You Buy This High-Yield Dividend Stock Before October 22?

Women's Footballer of the Year contender Guijarro
BBC Sport profiles Barcelona and Spain midfielder Patri Guijarro, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025 award.

How Newcastle's other forwards stepped up in Champions League
Newcastle United have relied on Nick Woltemade to score goals in the Premier League, but Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes stepped up in the Champions League win against Benfica.