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AI agents drive surge in cyber threats & extortion
AI agents are fuelling a new wave of cyber risk, as criminals weaponise automation to speed up ransomware and sharpen extortion tactics.

Sweep wins cybersecurity firms for Salesforce control
Sweep lands SailPoint, Wiz, Vanta and Varonis as security vendors seek tighter control and audit-ready visibility over Salesforce sprawl.

Auckland FC out to end Newcastle Jets’ unbeaten run in crunch A-League Men clash
Follow live coverage of the A-League Men round 21 match at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle.

This outdoor bath is the place to be during this NZ high-country escape
Snowgrass Hut is a special and unique place to relax and recharge, and the bonus is it’s so close to Christchurch.

Open home planner: Fancy living in the ‘quirkiest’ town in Aotearoa?
Oamaru gives home buyers good bang for their buck.

Desperate Phoenix and Glory face off in Wellington survival clash
Captain Alex Rufer returns from suspension as Phoenix try to keep their top-six hopes alive.

Parking, dirt and empty shops: Why Hamilton’s CBD is becoming a ‘ghost town’
The mayor campaigned on a promise to reinstate two hours of free parking in the central city.

‘We are screwed’: South Island trip turns into a nightmare after three-week ferry delay
Their ferry was cancelled a day before departure, forcing three friends to drive across the South Island to stow their campervan and e-bikes before flying back to Auckland.

Inside the decision to halt the trial of an accused Kiwi sex offender whose new life in Australia has sparked outrage
Pressure is mounting in Australia to have a New Zealand man accused of sex offences deported. But how was he able to avoid trial and move over the ditch in the first place?

Ancient vial in Turkey shows Romans used human excrement in medicine

Funny old world: the week's offbeat news

Mideast war plunges Germany's energy-hungry industry into crisis

Portugal's food basket cost at all-time high but not due to Iran war

France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast

France returns a sacred drum looted during the colonial era to Ivory Coast

OpenAI’s Sora AI video generator is coming to ChatGPT soon
According to reports via The Information, OpenAI’s video generator Sora may soon be available directly within ChatGPT, in the same way that image generation was previously integrated into the AI chatbot. As of now, Sora is only available as a separate website or app. By integrating the feature into ChatGPT, the...

Did Louis Theroux's manosphere documentary change anyone's mind?
A group of young men and others who keep track of the online space say if they think the documentary will have an impact.

Phoenix women hunt crucial three points as finals race heats up
The Phoenix women return from the international break, eyeing an immediate jump back up the A-League table.

Crunch time for faltering Crusaders
All you need to know ahead of the second southern derby this season.

He worked 70-hour weeks in Wellington — now he’s behind a billion-dollar film
From Peter Jackson swinging a pretend scythe to directing Minions, Kyle Balda has seen it all.

The end of the Remuera state house: Who really wins in Govt’s the 900-home sell-off?
Kainga Ora has sold 730 homes since July and says they are fetching prices which are higher than their valuations.

The two words that should worry you in the coming week
Most Kiwis have never thought about where their fuel comes from. It will not always be there.

The building boss who wanted to improve the industry - and the trail of debt he blames on customers
Wade Eatts once said he had a vision to improve flaws in construction. When debts mounted and homes were not built, he moved back to Australia.

Asus’ 22-inch IPS portable monitor is 44% off for the first time ever
LOWEST PRICE EVER 22-inch Asus ZenScreen Portable Monitor View Deal One of the most useful things you can get if you frequently take your laptop on the go? A portable monitor! Whether you’re at Starbucks, the airport, or a hotel, a portable monitor is a total game-changer. Get the benefits of a second...