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Why the same medicine can be called by several different names at your chemist
Explainer - Who decides the names on the boxes on pharmacy shelves? And why does it cost more to buy the branded version than to get paracetamol on prescription?

Heavy rain warnings issued for South Island's west with more severe weather possible
A front will bring heavy rain to parts of the South Island from later today with up to 400 millimetres predicted in in the Tasman District.

The dirty laundry that dethroned Hollywood’s golden couple
Telegraph: A messy court battle has cost Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds dearly.

Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
Genetec warns AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords and access gaps in connected cameras, doors and cloud-based security systems.

Why "strong passwords" can't save you from AI
AI turns password security on its head as infostealers, credential stuffing and employee mistakes drive a surge in phishing and ransomware risks.

CrowdStrike widens QuiltWorks & launches Defender hunting
CrowdStrike expands QuiltWorks coalition and adds managed threat hunting for Microsoft Defender users as AI-driven cyber risks intensify.

War an excuse to hike prices even without fuel costs - economist
Businesses could be exploiting the war to raise prices even when not directly related to the fuel crisis, an economist says.

CDC signs deal to build 555-megawatt data centre
CDC secured a 30-year contract with an unnamed United States-based high-end investment grade customer, with renewal options of up to 20 years.

'Massive, deep explosion' rocks Auckland beach
Smoke was seen rising after the blast.

Pinecone launches Nexus to boost AI agent task success
Pinecone unveils Nexus and KnowQL to help AI agents cut retrieval overhead, lift task completion and speed enterprise workflows.

Amisfield dropped from Good Food Guide following allegations against chef Vaughan Mabee
The award-winning restaurant was crowned New Zealand's best five times, but has been pulled this year amidst a stream of allegations against its former executive chef.

'Exceptionally competitive' matches expected in OFC Pro League semifinal race
The final round of the OFC Pro League starts in Auckland on Wednesday, with Fiji's Bula FC taking on New Zealand's South Islands United.

NZ unemployment rate dips to 5.3%, but Auckland joblessness soars to 10-year high
The data released by Stats NZ refects the employment market before the fuel crisis.

Would-be New Zealanders will have to score a B+ in new citizenship exam
The Government plans to introduce a new citizenship exam next year, testing people about the things “New Zealanders believe in”.

Airport Development Group picks Infor for systems overhaul
Airport Development Group taps Infor CloudSuite Public Sector to unify systems across aviation, hotels and property ahead of a December 2026 rollout.

Aimer Farming wins NZD $600,000 for AI pasture tools
Aimer Farming lands NZD $600,000 of government backing to expand AI pasture software for New Zealand farms and launch a chat-based assistant.

Homhero names ex-Shopify executive Wilkowski as CTO in ANZ
Homhero taps ex-Shopify senior development manager Dominik Wilkowski as Chief Technology Officer to steer expansion and strengthen its platform.

'Big explosion' after unidentified cannister found at Auckland's Long Bay beach
Firefighters and the NZ Defence Force were called to the beach.

Government told to prepare for quantum computers able to break encryption
An OECD paper last year said 'harvest now, decrypt later' attacks were one reason to move now.

Arsenal reaches first Champions League final in 20 years after edging Atletico
Arsenal is back in the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years thanks to a late first-half goal from Bukayo Saka that secured a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.