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Agentic AI double agents expose dangerous security gaps
Agentic AI promises rapid software gains, but a recent Claude Code cyberattack shows how “double agents” can outpace unprepared developers.

Manage My Health data breach: A timeline of what happened, and everything we know so far
At the end of 2025 hackers got access to health data being held by privately owned patient portal Manage My Health.

Dog rescued after being left in 49C car
The SPCA said reports of dogs being left inside hot cars continue to "roll in" despite its best efforts to make owners aware of possibly "horrific outcomes".

Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal
Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.

Police car in ‘head on’ crash on SH1 near Cambridge
Two people received minor injuries in the crash.

EB Games set to close all NZ stores at end of month
It is being reported the company will close its operations on January 31.

Ex-peacekeeper became ‘skeleton of himself’ before Waitarere shooting, sister says
A man has died and three other people are in a critical condition after a shooting at Waitarere Beach, a small settlement on the west coast of the Manawatu region.

'A tragedy': Road worker dies after being hit by vehicle
Worksafe and police are jointly investigating the circumstances of the road worker's death, a spokesperson confirmed.

Smoke warning for Dunedin after scout hall catches fire
Fire and Emergency said people in the area should stay inside with doors and windows shut to avoid being exposed to smoke.

Semenyo scores again - who are winners and losers of his arrival?
Antoine Semenyo has taken to life seamlessly at Manchester City by hitting the ground running and is already beginning to repay the £62.5m fee Pep Guardiola handed to Bournemouth to sign him.

The Papers: Trump tells Iran 'help is on its way' and 'the rail deal'
Donald Trump's message to Iranians protesting against the regime dominates Wednesday's front pages.

Auckland Transport bus crashes into power pole, damages building
Police are asking the people avoid the crash site in New Lynn while it is cleared.

Journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau dies
In a post on social media, it was announced that Awarau died peacefully at hospice on Wednesday.

'Extensive damage' to vehicles after crash involving police car
Two people received minor injuries and were looked over by ambulance staff at the scene.

Brother changed in the years before Waitarere Beach shooting, sister says
A man has died and three other people are in a critical condition after a shooting at Waitarere Beach, a small settlement on the west coast of the Manawatu region.

Watch: Tennis player who went the early crowd mocked by opponent after epic Aussie Open choke
Sebastian Ofner celebrated like he’d won. He hadn’t, and the collapse that followed was only compounded by his opponent’s winning celebration.

Dog rescued from car in Christchurch as temperature inside passes 49C
The SPCA is warning dog owners of the possibly "horrific outcomes" of leaving their pet in a hot vehicle.

Majority of emergency department nurses experienced abuse over holiday season, survey says
A "chronic shortage" of staff has contributed to increased wait times, causing frustration for patients and whanau, and compromises quality of care, the nurses' union says.

'The game has gone' - a bad night for VAR in semi-final
Manchester City's 2-0 win over Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final was overshadowed by a contentious decision to disallow a goal from Antoine Semenyo in the second half.

Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit
The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.