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Data security startup Cyera hits $9B valuation six months after being valued at $6B

Devoted Gamer’s Fortune Soars to $2.4 Billion on MiniMax IPO

National war memorial ‘dishonoured’ by vandals, mayor says
Thieves targeted metal signage, compromising individual letters and full text phrases.

Firefighters suffer burns, heat exhaustion while battling house fire
The blaze in Waikanae has been extinguished but crews remain at the scene conducting an investigation.

DXC unveils AMBER to speed software-defined vehicles
DXC launches AMBER, a modular automotive software platform it says can halve cockpit development time and cut costs by around 30%.

Hundreds of young cricketers battle Hawke's Bay heat for annual tournament
Hawke's Bay Cricket Camps have been running since 1979 and Hawke's Bay Cricket Association boss Craig Findlay says scorching temperatures would not stop it.

Man arrested after drive-by shooting on home of Kiwi Jewish family in California
Former Wellingtonian, Jonpaul Yohanan Cohen, who lives in Redlands, had been out for dinner with his family when their home was shot at.

Costco NZ posts $9.6m profit in third year of sole supermarket
The company earned $444m from customers in the year to August 2025.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

'Idiot' or 'understandable'? Martinelli apologises for pushing Bradley
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli is criticised for pushing Conor Bradley while he was down injured - but Liverpool boss Arne Slot defends him.

Peers back calls for extra time to debate assisted dying bill
Supporters are increasingly concerned the bill could run out of time to become law.

Weekly quiz: Which sport helped Timothée Chalamet win a Best Actor award?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'Pub tax U-turn' and 'caring Catherine'
The climbdown on business rates for pubs and the Princess of Wales's praise for NHS workers top Friday's papers.

'Matinee Idle' co-hosts Phil O'Brien and Simon Morris sign off
As the pair leading the show bid farewell, they leave listeners with a final poignant theme: "AI has won. We've done our best".

‘Personal reconnection’: World champion Kiwi to take sabbatical after breakthrough year
The 24-year-old won’t defend the historic title she won in 2025.

What you need to know about washing cars (and more) at home
Explainer - Questions have been raised on social media about potential fines car owners might get by washing vehicles at home this week. Here's a few answers.

Watch: Large fire engulfs building in Auckland's Pakuranga during firefighter strike
The building has been completely destroyed and a person seriously hurt, with flames leaping from the roof.

Babies on the way: Why Black Caps face key fast bowling absences at T20 World Cup
Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson set for paternity leave during T20 World Cup.

Former Wellington mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham arrested at Venezuela protest
Three people, including former Wellington mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham, have been arrested at a Venezuela solidarity protest in Wellington.

Arsenal extend lead at top of table after draw with Liverpool
Arsenal miss the chance to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League after they are held to a frustrating goalless draw by Liverpool.

Everything We Know About The Minneapolis ICE Shooting…So Far
A US citizen has been fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minnestota.

Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
The US, which recently captured its President Nicolás Maduro, has long demanded the detainees be freed.

I'm caught in a trademark row with Cambridge University – it's terrifying
The 800-year-old university is in a legal battle with the founder of a rowing company.