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New Zealand signs deal with Singapore to ensure trade of essential goods
The deal will be incorporated into the existing New Zealand-Singapore Free Trade Agreement.

‘Extreme danger’: Popular walking track closed for four years still being used
In spite of security fencing and signs warning of “extreme danger”, some people are still risking the West End to Otarawairere Bay section of Nga Tapuwai o Toi.

Flooding in cave on fatal school trip ‘beyond anything I ever imagined’, staff member says
A staff member says a fatal school caving trip went ahead despite an orange heavy rain warning because he was certain the rain would hit hours after the boys were due to leave the cave.

New measles case reported in Wellington
Health NZ said the total in the latest outbreak was now three.

PNG authorities foil gold smuggling attempt bound for Hong Kong
The National Airports Corporation says the 20 gold bars "worth millions" highlights the growing issue of gold smuggling nationwide.

Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Service desks emerge as cyber criminals' new frontline, with voice phishing, standing privileges and outsourced support fuelling identity breaches.

DroneShield & Terma agree counter-drone collaboration
DroneShield and Terma sign deal to test interoperable counter-UAS systems, targeting defence customers in Denmark, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

Microsoft launches Agent 365 to oversee AI agents
Microsoft makes Agent 365 generally available, giving organisations a single control layer for AI agents across devices, cloud services and security tools.

New speed camera on SH1 found ablaze after being pulled from the ground
Installed just a week ago, a new average speed camera which was unbolted before it toppled and short-circuited put “road users at risk”.

‘Unacceptable’: Emails reveal debate spat between Shane Jones and Sir Ian Taylor
They were meant to go head-to-head in a debate over a contentious mine. But released emails reveal both parties would become stuck between a rock and hard place.

Fiji rules out state of emergency as security forces ramp up drug crackdown
The Fijian government says there is "no need" to declare a state of emergency that would give the military and police special powers in response to the drug crisis.

Two waves of wild weather: NZ set for rain, wind – and a rough weekend
A front set to sweep across the country from Wednesday will bring a burst of rain, strengthening winds and milder overnight temperatures, MetService says.

Hurricanes standout rules himself out of All Blacks mix by confirming Japan move
Devan Flanders has been in career-best form, but the 26-year-old is the latest player to choose a massive overseas payday.

Explosives, loaded guns and drugs found at man's property
The 60-year-old was arrested following a search by local officers and the armed offenders squad last week.

TikTok’s Australian revenue skyrockets, along with payments to Cayman-owned companies
The social media juggernaut is showing no signs of slowing in Australia, even as the Albanese government moves to regulate social media platforms.

KnowBe4 finds 86% of phishing attacks now AI-driven
KnowBe4 says AI-driven phishing is spreading into Microsoft Teams and calendar invites as attackers exploit trusted workplace channels.

Is it time for passenger rail to choo choo choose Tauranga?
It’s been 25 years since Tranz Rail scrapped regular passenger rail between Auckland and Tauranga. But a sold-out excursion at the weekend has reignited calls to bring it back.

‘South Auckland’s gift to the world’: 30 years since the Kiwi hit that conquered the world
First released in December 1995, How Bizarre reached No 1 in New Zealand in January 1996, then made the top 10 in 15 other countries.

Minister accepts resignation of FMA chair over political impartiality breach
Craig Stobo’s conduct was found to have fallen “well below the expectations of a Crown entity board chair” and breached mandatory requirements for political impartiality”.