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New Zealand cyber incidents needing specialist support rise
More New Zealand cyber incidents are now being escalated for specialist help, even as total reports stayed broadly steady in the June quarter.

Auckland Airport profit slips to $309m, passenger numbers up
The airport said the second half of the year saw airlines reduce capacity in response to high fuel prices, while consumers became more cautious.

Retailers widen security role beyond loss prevention
Security teams are increasingly being used to improve efficiency, safety and compliance as retailers seek more value from ageing systems.

Police officer fired five shots at Tom Phillips after fearing colleague was dead
The police officer who shot and killed missing fugitive Tom Phillips was legally justified in doing so after Phillips shot and critically injured another constable, an independent investigation has found.

Banned Sydney Swans players break silence amid an ongoing police investigation
The five Sydney Swans players stood down amid an ongoing police investigation have broken their silence

21-year-old facing murder charge after body found in Rototuna
The alleged offender and the dead person were known to each other, police say.

Man charged after hunting incident in Kawau Island, Hauraki Gulf
A 44-year-old man has been charged with careless use of a firearm and will appear in North Shore District Court on Friday.

Farming folk say they’re trapped in their homes over stench of rotting carcasses
The smell of thousands of rotting animals ‘makes you vomit’, a neighbour says.

‘Huge question mark’ over council CEO after damning report, MP says
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell says the council needs to examine its personnel after a review found six deaths at the Mount Maunganui campsite were preventable.

Two Leaders’ debates; an election night special - Stuff Group launches ‘Aotearoa Decides’
With just under 80 days until New Zealand’s election, Stuff Group has announced an unmissable lineup of voter events, live-audience leader debates and weeks of exclusive coverage, including its most interactive, multichannel election night ever.

‘A chance to write our own chapter’: All Blacks keeping it ‘real’ for Boks challenge
It is not often the All Blacks are forced to look elsewhere for benchmarking. But this inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa is one of them.

Jamf launches AI governance for Mac in ANZ
IT teams in Australia and New Zealand can now police AI apps on managed Macs as Jamf adds endpoint-level controls and audit reporting.

Spark profit boost on one-offs, amid review of non-core businesses
Last month, the telcom company re-organised its operations to sharpen its focus on core services.

Independent Police Conduct Authority finds police justified in shooting fugitive Tom Phillips
The authority has found the officer was justified in shooting Phillips dead in self defence.

Space, the next frontier in NZ and global fight against wildfires
Satellites using AI systems and much more precise thermal cameras than previously can spot even very small fires through cloud and smoke.

SkyCity reports 38 percent drop in profit for 2026 amid restructuring
The casino operator recently announced a proposal to shed up to 200 roles, mainly within its Auckland precinct.

'Still family': Relative speaks after son charged with parent's murder
The cousin of the accused said the family were searching for answers.

Popular Hastings bar Common Room closes after ‘arson incident’ and late-night challenges
The live music and craft beer venue says it will now be available only for private events and venue hire.

Man charged with murder after body found in Hamilton
Police say the 21-year-old accused and the person who died were known to each other, and no one else is being sought.