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New Zealand students' details caught up in massive global university hack
Names, email addresses, ID numbers and messages between users could all have been stolen, while students can't submit work.

‘You’ve got to be careful what you eat’: Paul Henry cleared over India hygiene comments
A viewer complained that Paul Henry’s jokes about "exploding" at the Taj Mahal reinforced harmful racial stereotypes.

Where is the Kiwi who left the ship struck by virus? NZ officials respond
The Ministry of Health says they are not aware of any people in New Zealand who have been exposed to Hantavirus.

AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds
Gigamon survey warns AI is now tied to 83% of breaches, with Australian organisations facing rising hybrid cloud risk and visibility gaps.

Extinct huia speciman expected to sell for less than a single feather
Two years after a single huia feather sold at auction for a world record $46,521, an entire specimen is going under the hammer.

Is AI taking us back to the future?
Is the future of computing a resurgence of the thin-client architecture, or maybe even something like the dumb terminals of old?

Sacked for ‘gross negligence’ after $65,000 went missing, Auckland supervisor wins job back
Byungok Jung was one of 27 staff investigated after more than $65,000 in stock went missing. He was sacked without notice for gross negligence, but a judge has now ordered he be allowed back to work.

Is it OK to keep your shoes on when visiting someone’s house?
It’s one of those small social questions that divides people every time.

Battle for survival: Weekend showdowns to decide OFC Pro League semifinal race
Auckland FC and Bula FC will be fighting to keep their OFC Pro League semifinal hopes alive.

Rapid7 joins OpenAI cyber programme to speed defence
Rapid7 says its tie-up with OpenAI will help security teams speed up vulnerability detection, triage and remediation in a machine-speed threat era.

How Cam Roigard injury exposes depth problem for All Blacks
It’s not just the Hurricanes who will be sweating on a calf injury to star No 9 Cam Roigard. All Blacks coach Dave Rennie may also be nervous.

Which pie filling reigns supreme?
Few foods spark stronger opinions in New Zealand than the humble pie.

Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Digital identity is accelerating APAC's fintech expansion, helping firms cut fraud, speed onboarding and widen access across fragmented markets.

Francis de Vries ready to answer Auckland FC’s A-League finals call
After five frustrating weeks on the sidelines, the defender is closing in on a return as the club's A-League finals campaign reaches a crucial stage.

Banks spend big for little gain
Cashback campaign cost banks millions for little change in mortgage customer share

Cruel or crucial? Simon Bridges demands urgent clear out of CBD vagrants
If you’re homeless, rough sleeping, or begging in Auckland’s CBD, Simon Bridges wants you moved somewhere else. And he’s furious ministers are taking their time passing new laws

Witness felt ‘sick’ after train crash leaves van driver trapped
Fire and Emergency NZ told Stuff they responded to the crash in Waipapa Bay at 9.45am.

MTX appoints Sri Gazula as Global Growth Officer
MTX names Sri Gazula as Global Growth Officer to spearhead expansion across APAC, Europe and the Americas in AI, data centres and energy.

Auckland students' details caught up in massive global university hack
Names, email addresses, ID numbers and messages between users could all be affected.

Live from your living room: The rise of concert films and livestreamed gigs
Can't see your favourite act in the flesh? There might be a solution - but not everyone's a fan.