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LockBit 5.0 ransomware targets Windows, Linux, ESXi
New LockBit 5.0 ransomware hits Windows, Linux and ESXi in single campaigns, widening blast radius across mixed and virtualised environments.

Infrastructure Commission clarifies suggestion of Auckland Harbour Bridge toll
The government has been at pains to stress no decisions have been made around tolling the existing bridge.

CompTIA launches SecAI+ to tackle AI security skills
CompTIA unveils SecAI+ certification to equip cybersecurity professionals with AI security, risk management and governance skills.

Mainstream AI fails key Australia, NZ curriculum test
Mainstream AI tools flunk detailed Australia and New Zealand K-10 curriculum tests, raising risks for teachers relying on chatbots in class.

Hurricanes lose injured All Black for up to six weeks
Teams have been confirmed for round two of the 2026 season.

NZ Air Force flight becomes world’s most tracked while circling area off West Coast
The aircraft gained thousands of viewers at its peak.

Person in critical condition after water-related incident at Napier home
Police were called to a residential address in Onekawa just before 3pm.

Outgoing Netball NZ chairperson denies any pressure to step down
The national body confirmed on Tuesday night the chairperson and three board members were stepping down.

'Absolutely stunning!' Norway's Frostad wins 'best big air final of all-time'
Austria's Matej Svancer, USA's Mac Forehand, and Norway's Tormod Frostad compete for the medals with the final three runs of a spectacular men's freestyle skiing big air final.

Is There A Gen Z Jobs Crisis?
Youth unemployment hits a more than 10 year high.

Real Madrid tie halted over Vinicius racism allegation
Real Madrid's Champions League knockout phase play-off tie at Benfica is halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Junior reports alleged racist abuse.

Veriff & Data Zoo partner to combat AI identity fraud
Veriff taps Data Zoo’s global data network to bolster multi-layered ID checks and help digital firms fight fast-evolving AI identity fraud.

Dogs in fatal Kaihu attack had gone after other animals
Mihiata Te Rore is the third person to be killed by dogs in Northland in the past four years.

Banks Peninsula sees nearly six times monthly rainfall in 48hrs, MetService says
The deluge has left the peninsula cut off, with slips and flooding blocking State Highway 75, the main road between Christchurch and Akaroa.

‘Big toll on the mind’: All Black reveals anguish caused by injuries
“It was tough. Like, I found myself, isolating and distancing myself from family, my partner,’’ said All Black Stephen Perofeta when reflecting on his injuries.

Effluent pond to be searched in case of missing Southland farmer
Kevin Belling was last seen at his dairy farm on January 9, and now police are to search large effluent ponds.

Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?

Gold fever hits South Africa after lucky find in cattle pen

Peru Ousts President for Second Time in Less Than Six Months

Civil Administration rescues Israeli wandering Kalkilya, police probing surrounding circumstances

Plans to deliver food and meds to more than 100 people trapped near Ngawi in Wairarapa
Two bridges are out of action on the only roads into several rural and coastal communities in southern Wairarapa after torrential rain that his overnight on Sunday.

Mourinho's 'big mistake' after 'disgusting' Vinicius incident
Trent Alexander-Arnold calls the alleged racist abuse of team-mate Vinicius Junior a "disgrace to football", while opposition manager Jose Mourinho is criticised for his comments.

Nine arrested in France over death of far-right student
Quentin Deranque died on Saturday, two days after being beaten in Lyon by masked men believed to be far-left militants.

Teacher who lied about Cambridge degree banned
Regulatory panel says teacher's conduct fell "significantly short of the standards expected".