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Tenable hack of Copilot AI agent exposes fraud risks
A Tenable demo shows a Copilot-built AI agent can be jailbreaked to steal card data and grant free trips, exposing major fraud risks.

Cyclone causes blackout, flight chaos in Brazil's Sao Paulo

Emergency services search for five people last seen in missing Jeep

EU states agree first step for Ukraine reparations fund

Ukraine demands army of 800,000 under peace plan

Police press on with prosecution of Jevon McSkimming accuser 'Ms Z'
The woman who accused the former Deputy Commissioner of sexual offending faces charges of harassing another police officer and his wife.

Celebrity Race Across the World winners revealed
The four pairs of contestants had to make their way more than 3,500 miles through Central America.

‘I forgot the cameras were there’: Lando Norris’ supermodel girlfriend on celebratory kiss
Margarida Corceiro, the girlfriend of newly crowned Formula One world champion Lando Norris, has said their finish-line kiss was not a stunt for the cameras.

Netflix is buying Warner Brothers: Is it the end of the cinema?
A potential new acquisition by the world's dominant streaming service has been criticised by film fans, creatives and the US government.

Primary teachers consider settlement after drawn-out pay talks
The offer included the same pay rise secondary teachers had accepted.

National Business Review bans Inland Revenue after alleged copyright breach
The government department can no longer take out any subscriptions to the news website after the department shared articles across a number of staff.

Report into glitch that left planes circling in air released
The head of Airways NZ is confident there were no mistakes made by his staff.

Comvita progresses on recapitalisation plans after failed takeover
The honey exporter has reached an agreement with its lending syndicate, which it says will improve its capital position.

AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending
Fears over AI-fuelled cyberattacks and state-backed hacking are pushing organisations to ramp up threat intelligence spending in 2026.

Women left scarred after Christmas Eve boating incident, skipper sentenced
Skipper ordered to pay $8000 in reparation after reversing into swimmers near Alderman Islands.

‘Speed dating’ scheme for recruits goes nationwide
A “speed dating” style Earn as You Learn scheme linking paid factory work and study is to expand nationwide after a strong Waikato trial.

Israel faces tough choices over haredi draft exemptions, legal expert warns

NZ's last seal in zoo euthanised, leaves behind 'special legacy'
Health conditions and a deteriorating habitat has seen Auckland Zoo farewell its only seal, Orua.

Agentic AI surge in 2026 sparks fresh cyber security risks
Security experts warn agentic and generative AI will rapidly widen global cyber attack surfaces in 2026, outpacing current safeguards.

'We will miss our brother' Kiwi band's tribute to drummer
Bailter Space has paid tribute to the former drummer behind their unique sound.

Kiwi-Indians celebrate sporting excellence in droves
Tens of thousands attend the inaugural Punjabi Games, Sikh Games and Kabaddi World Cup, with the home team winning the third edition of the international sports tournament.

Australian firms to treat AI like staff by 2026, experts say
Australian businesses are tipped to treat AI like human staff by 2026, tightening control of machine identities and data risks.

TXP warns on low code, AI overload & supplier risk in 2026
TXP warns 2026 will bring a low-code legacy crunch, AI-fuelled cognitive overload and tougher scrutiny of cybersecurity in supply chains.

Appeal to backyard beekeepers to be vigilant over yellow-legged hornets
The hornets are at a stage where they will be attracted to beehives, the Auckland Beekeepers Club president says.