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AI bots overwhelm identity controls in Australia & NZ
AI-driven bots and machine accounts are exposing long-running identity security gaps across Australian and New Zealand organisations, experts warn.

Watch: Man Utd star sent off for pulling opponent's hair
Lisandro Martinez was stunned after a VAR review led to his red card for tugging the hair of Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

A luxury oasis or a community hub? The competing visions for Kaikoura’s waterfront
Nearly half of submissions are opposed to transferred the ownership of Kaikoura's Wakatu Quay from a council a proposed joint venture company.

Wairoa mayor Craig Little stands firm on not declaring 'woke' state of emergency in cyclone
Declaring a state of emergency should be the last tool used in the toolbox - not the first, Craig Little says.

'Natural next step': NZ alcoholic spirits see rapid growth in export markets
There's demand for New Zealand's premium spirits as consumers increasingly prioritise quality over quantity when it comes to alcohol consumption.

Liverpool can do special things against PSG - Slot
Liverpool boss Arne Slot on why his side believe they can overcome a two-goal deficit against reigning champions Paris St-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Man Utd's Martinez sent off for hair-pull - is three-match ban justified?
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is sent off after 56 minutes for pulling the hair of Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Old Trafford.

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Donald Trump vs Pope Leo on Iran
The US president insults the pope and depicts himself as Jesus

Palestine Action group cleared of violent disorder
The three defendants continue to face a charge of criminal damage.

Trump threat to Iranian civilians 'wrong', Starmer says
The PM condemns the US president's threat that a "whole civilisation" would die unless Iran agreed to end the war.

This blockade is a gamble. Will it work?
The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.

National MP wants to cut off taxpayer funding for gangs
But Rima Nakhle's bill is being called 'short-sighted' by one critic.

Woman dies on Qantas flight from New York to Auckland
Inquiries were being made into the woman’s death on behalf of the coroner, police said.

‘Scattered thunderstorms’, ‘gusty winds’ for much of NZ in coming days
It is a "showery story" for the top of the North Island today as active westerly winds bring the risk of intense downpours.

Delays of up to an hour possible after Wellington crash
Motorists are facing delays after significant congestion built up following a crash on a arterial route into the city.

Wealthy buyers eyeing up New Zealand since Iran war started
The wider Queenstown area remains the most popular area with international buyers.

England 'feckless, reckless and legless' in Ashes - Wisden
England were "feckless, reckless and legless" on their dismal Ashes tour of Australia, according to the editor of the prestigious Wisden Almanack.

Spurs captain Romero out for rest of season with injury
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to miss the rest of the season with the knee injury he sustained in their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.

The "Systemic Failures" Before The Southport Attack
Inquiry finds Southport killer's family and authorities could have prevented attack.

Woman fined £40 for £4k sale of fake Oasis tickets
Rosie Slater is also handed a 12-month community order after making £4,000 from fraudulent sales.

Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests
The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.