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Site catering to online criminals has been seized by the FBI
One of the last holdouts for ransomware discussions, RAMP is taken down.

Recovery at Mount Maunganui slip resumes after safety concerns
Technology that had been installed to monitor land movement was triggered and work suspended just after 10.30am.

The story of Lola the cat - Wellington's Aro Park celebrity feline
For years she was the undisputed Queen of Aro Park - a mural was even painted with the proclamation. But how did she gain fame?

McAfee adds QR scans & smarter tools to fight scams
McAfee boosts its Scam Detector with instant QR checks and smarter message scanning to counter a surge in personal, AI-powered frauds.

Colombian lawmaker among 15 missing in plane disappearance

France backs IRGC terrorist listing ahead of EU sanctions talks

Merz says fast-track EU membership for Ukraine not feasible

Supreme Court president warns attacks on judiciary threaten democratic order

Police prepare for 500km funeral procession for former Head Hunter leader's son
Mossy Hines, the son of the late Head Hunter leader William "Bird" Hines died this week at the age of 49.

Watch: Video emerges online of mass brawl on Auckland's Karangahape Rd
The fight is believed to have involved more than 50 people.

Basketball: NBA season over for injured Steven Adams
The New Zealand basketballer will miss the rest of the Houston Rockets' season after surgery.

Exclusive-White House set to meet with banks, crypto companies on legislation clash

WhatsApp will now charge AI chatbots to operate in Italy

AI security startup Outtake raises $40M from Iconiq, Satya Nadella, Bill Ackman, and other big names

Rapid7 names Simon Ractliffe to lead APJ security push
Rapid7 appoints veteran cyber leader Simon Ractliffe as APJ general manager to drive regional growth and deepen Microsoft-focused security.

Blackpearl ARR jumps 114pc to NZD $23.7m, eyes NZD $30m
Blackpearl ARR surges 114pc to NZD $23.7m in record quarter, as data-led platform strategy puts NZD $30m target firmly in sight.

Why parents should think twice before posting back-to-school photos
The first day back at school is a wonderful memory to capture, but consider what sort of information you're sharing if you post it on social media.

Firefighters say union signs on trucks 'disrespectful' and unprofessional - FENZ
The signs - such as ones saying 'dire emergency' - have been emblazoned on trucks and fire stations for months.

Pedestrian killed after being hit by car in Auckland
The crash happened in the Auckland suburb of Lynfield

ServiceNow deepens Anthropic tie & wins airline deal
ServiceNow makes Anthropic’s Claude its default AI for app building and wins a major Panasonic Avionics deal spanning 300+ airlines.

McLaren partners with Rubrik to secure racing data
McLaren Racing has struck a multi-year deal with Rubrik to bolster cyber resilience and safeguard critical data across its F1 and IndyCar teams.

Small plane crashes in rural area of northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board

Weekend weather: Summer returns
It comes as a welcome relief after last week's heavy rain.

IT providers expect wage inflation to ease by 2026
Wage inflation at IT solution providers is forecast to cool to historic norms by 2026, boosting margins despite stark regional differences.

Optimism governance approves OP token buyback plan tied to superchain revenue

Robinhood to Vie for Key Retail Role in Mega SpaceX IPO

Firms lack confidence in securing AI-driven identities
Most IT security teams doubt they can protect fast-growing AI and machine identities, as weak governance and legacy tools widen exposure.

Critical flaw in Apache bRPC exposes debug endpoint
A critical flaw in Apache bRPC’s /pprof/heap endpoint allows unauthenticated remote code execution on exposed services, researchers warn.