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CISOs face AI, deep-fakes & regulatory minefield in 2026
In 2026, CISOs will confront growing AI risks, deep-fakes, geopolitical threats, and tougher regulations, demanding new strategies for business resilience.

Christchurch’s priciest seaside suburb can’t shake its most famous shack - ‘Dog Town’ lives on
One of Sumner’s well-known beach-side surfer houses, previously slated for demolition, appears to have been spared - at least for the time being.

The second-chance saloon: How one club’s trash becomes another’s treasure
Many delisted AFL players are on the lookout for new teams this off-season – but how has your club fared in the recycled market in the past?

To infinity and beyond: This polar record-chaser is a throwback to Shackleton and Mawson
Like Indiana Jones, Tom Hunt is a scientist with a thirst for high-risk adventure. The Englishman is aiming to make the fastest unsupported trip to the South Pole - and then a voyage to the stars.

Prophet launches AI agent offering real-time business insights
Prophet AI offers businesses real-time insights by simulating their operations through a digital clone, enabling decisions via simple conversational queries.

Thirty-two more dairy farms for Canterbury; some grain growers go for milk
Some arable farmers are converting their farms to dairy.

AI-powered cybercrime to become fully automated by 2026
By 2026, AI will power fully automated cyber attacks, escalating the scale and speed of online threats, warns Trend Micro's latest forecast.

Tahiti landslide: no survivors, eight bodies retrieved
The final toll comes after one day and one night of searching for potential survivors in the town of Afaahiti-Taravao, southeast of Tahiti.

Former Flying Fijian saves the day as Drua’s giant finally gets size 17 shoes
Fijian Drua say their hunt for size 17 boots is finally over after a former Flying Fijian came through with the much needed giant footwear.

Have you seen Tracey? Missing 14-year-old believed to be in South Auckland
Counties Manukau south police ask for public’s help to find teen

Two carjackings and high-speed chase, police charge man after crazy night in Auckland
33-year-old faces multiple charges after alleged meth-fuelled crime spree

NZ’s newest pro sports team unveils logo to represent unity, geography and ambition
South Island United say symbol reflects unity, ambition and the natural heritage of the south ahead of their OFC Pro League debut.

‘I would be making that tough call’: Taylor urges selectors to drop Khawaja, retain Head as opener
Former Australian Test captain Mark Taylor believes Travis Head has made an irresistible case to remain at the top of the order, which could leave Usman Khawaja’s Test career in limbo.

Will McLaren sacrifice Piastri for Norris? ‘No, nope, eff off!’ say championship contenders
The Australian is only 24 points behind his McLaren teammate, less than a race win, with 58 points still on the table.

Up to 84% of GPU power wasted in growing multimodal AI sector
Up to 84% of GPU power is wasted in multimodal AI, causing major inefficiencies and costs as firms struggle with legacy infrastructure.

Umbraco 17 launches with load balancing & semantic search focus
Umbraco 17 launches with load balancing and semantic search, enhancing collaborative editing and custom search for enterprises using its CMS platform.

HSBC SVNS: Fiji 7s teams set for tough Dubai challenge
Both the Fiji men's and women's sevens teams are focused on their opening matches at this weekend's opening round of the HSBC SVNS in the UAE.

Kiwi dies in sailing accident, three years into round the world trip
Lyall Babington was living aboard his 17m yacht Mollie when he suffered the fatal accident.

Man arrested after ‘dangerous’ police chase and attempted carjackings in Auckland
Police have arrested a man who allegedly attempted to carjack two motorists during a police chase across Auckland.