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Rapid7 reveals global findings in latest cyber-threat report
Rapid7 warns AI and quantum computing will escalate cyber threats, urging firms to adopt advanced defences and post-quantum cryptography amid rising hybrid attacks.

Fiji's HIV crisis could spread across the region, health experts warn
One public health expert described Fiji as a gateway country to other Pacific Islands, warning that, "We could see an increased number of [HIV] cases in New Zealand as well."

Video: Trail footage shows first North Island Brown kiwi has hatched on Waiheke Island
Save the Kiwi says it's a "huge milestone" for the kiwi who were released on the most isolated side of the island earlier this year.

Black Caps v England - second ODI
The toss has been delayed by rain ahead of the second ODI against England in Hamilton.

Wellington’s new deputy mayor (for 18 months) named
Mayor-elect Andrew Little said he was introducing 18-month appointments for

Minister backtracks on gambling regulations to fund community clubs
The cut given to community groups from online casinos would be far smaller than what the in-person pokies paid.

Our view on Agentic AI: AI assistants that work for you, in your favorite apps
Adobe launches conversational agentic AI assistants in apps like Photoshop and Express, accelerating creative workflows with natural chat and control.

Black Caps v England live updates: Second ODI, Seddon Park, Hamilton
Live updates of the second ODI between the Black Caps and England at Seddon Park.

Akamai launches global edge AI cloud with NVIDIA for fast inference
Akamai launches Inference Cloud with NVIDIA, offering global edge AI for faster, scalable AI inference across 20 locations worldwide.

Sam The Trap Man says there's an art to building a long drop
Gisborne conservationist Sam Gibson serves up "chuckly yarns" on Instagram. But in a new documentary, he argues the loss of our native forests is no joke.

Live cricket updates: Black Caps v England - second ODI
Follow all the cricket action from the second ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

New Plymouth's Festival of Lights switches to 100% solar
The council has signed a new deal with the airport to take energy from its solar farm.

FENZ grounds its watercraft, leaving riverside communities exposed
Two Waikato fire stations say a Fire and Emergency decision to ground all powered watercraft will eventually cost someone their life.

Money talks: The other side of being an All Black
Analysis: The All Blacks don't do promos anymore, they do 'champion events' - especially this week in Chicago, writes Jamie Wall.

Massive blow for Black Caps with star pace bowler ruled out of second ODI
The Black Caps have been dealt a blow with star pace bowler Matt Henry ruled out of Wednesday’s second ODI against England.

Cruising from NZ will soon be easier as cruise line calls Auckland home
Carnival Adventure will homeport in Auckland for its 2027 winter season.

Labour seeks to force large employers to report gender, ethnic pay gaps
The Pay Transparency Bill, a Member’s Bill to be introduced by Labour, will apply to businesses with more than 150 staff.

Communities to get a cut from online gambling after backlash
The government is changing its proposed online gambling laws so community organisations, many of whom run local sports, still get a cut.

DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate
DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.

Canon Business Services ANZ boosts sales team with six new hires
Canon Business Services ANZ expands its sales team with six hires to boost support and growth across Australia and New Zealand's technology sectors.