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Privacy Commissioner wants more power to fine agencies that don't protect people's data
Michael Webster says New Zealand's privacy laws are "somewhat out of step" with those overseas, and a law change is needed to be able to fine agencies.

Suspicious early morning house fire draws large emergency response
Fire and emergency crews were called to a Timaru property after a single storey house became well involved in flame.

'They're life savers': Trampers fight for beloved backcountry hut
The local community says it highly values the remote spot, but DOC says it is a low priority.

Microsoft’s powerful RTX Spark mini PC will be sold to consumers
Ignore the name — you’ll be able to buy Microsoft’s Surface RTX Spark Dev Box as a consumer, Microsoft executives confirmed this week at its Build conference. In an interview with my colleague Alaina Yee, Andrew Hill, corporate vice president of Surface for Microsoft, confirmed that consumers will be able to...

Mastercard plans changes to way we use credit cards
The company says scammers used stolen credit card numbers to take $84 million from New Zealanders in the year to November.

How many World Cup shirts might not be worn in matches?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which of this summer's 2026 World Cups shirts may not be worn in matches

'Part-timer' McIlroy will continue to pick and choose events
Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life".

Strict IPL stance could make things messy for England - Stokes
Captain Ben Stokes warns that players could abandon international cricket if England take a hardline stance on the Indian Premier League.

'Selfish' drivers delayed response to drowning girl
Chiedza Nyanjowa got out of her depth while trying to retrieve a ball as she played with her cousin.

Man shot dead by FBI after taking hostages at California bank
Two hostages were released on Tuesday, and the remaining hostages released on Wednesday were unharmed, police said.

Community shocked by violence at Henry Nowak police protest
Southampton residents say they were "scared to open their doors" after violence at a Henry Nowak police protest.

England rugby great accused of lavish lifestyle after bankruptcy extended
Rugby World Cup-winning forward Lawrence Dallaglio’s ‘excessive spending’ allegedly included spending thousands of pounds a month on his lavish lifestyle and leaving “nothing” to pay his debts.

Missing climate document: Who knew what, and when?
A former top Beehive staffer used his personal email account for official business - meaning at least one document was not released under the Official Information Act when it should have been.

Te ao Maori mourns the loss of Professor Whatarangi Winiata
Ngati Raukawa leader and champion of te reo Maori Professor Whatarangi Winiata has died, aged 92.

The real-world cost of AI
Explainer: There's been plenty of speculation about the resources AI gobbles up. Now a new report lays bare the carbon and environmental cost of our growing obsession.

Iraola will make Liverpool fans excited again - Murphy
Andoni Iraola is set to be announced as the Liverpool head coach this week - but what is the feeling around the city to his impending arrival?

Sabalenka 'fell into dark hole mentally' in shock quarter-final loss
World number one Aryna Sabalenka sees her French Open title hopes vanish as she unravels in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider.

'Lazy but convenient' - a quarter of young adults in Wales have two or more takeaways a week
Public Health Wales said it must become easier for people to make healthier eating choices.

Most experience? Youngest? Best leagues? World Cup squads in numbers
BBC Sport look at all of the World Cup 2026 squads and answer some of the key questions.