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AI helped build Gryxa malware operation, report says
ReliaQuest says a single operator may have used a commercial AI coding agent to build malware, a console and update pipeline across 324 hosts.

Warriors rest regular starters ahead of finals as two more return for Sea Eagles clash
Any thought of a mass resting has been squashed with just two starting regulars missing for the final match of the regular season.

Digital Island, RingCentral bring agentic voice AI to NZ
New Zealand businesses can now access RingCentral's agentic voice AI through Digital Island, easing deployment and support for local customers.

Broadcom launches TrueSource for secure open source
Customers will get human-verified open source fixes as Broadcom expands Spring security coverage and counters risks from AI-generated patches.

PMT Security opens Auckland office as NZ push grows
The Australian security integrator is deepening its New Zealand push with local hiring after securing a major national retailer rollout and other work.

Hundertwasser Art Centre pleas for return of stolen sculpture 'no questions asked'
Some rode off on a bike with the 1.4 metre tall outdoor sculpture under their arm.

Four years ago, a crypto boss went missing. Now his successor has too
New York Times: Two crypto bosses vanish as hundreds of thousands lose access to funds.

Karaoke bar escapes licence suspension after selling 700ml bottle of spirits as shots
It was an offence for bars to sell spirits in a vessel more than 500ml, but a test case arising from an Auckland karaoke bar shows the practice is widespread.

Watch: Naomi Osaka channels NBA icon in stylish US Open entrance
Osaka wears a custom outfit and cornrows to honour Allen Iverson, earning a public response from the basketball legend.

Nature Baby recalls baby onesies over choking hazard
Nature Baby says a dome fastening was found to potentially detach and pose a choking hazard to infants and young children.

Te Herenga Tauira: Maori students come together to strengthen collective voice at national hui
Hundreds of Maori tertiary students have descended on Tamaki Makaurau for Te Huinga Tauira, a national hui centred on culture, connection and the voices of tauira Maori. The annual conference...

‘We are part of NZ’: Remote islands’ fight to be included on weather app
Frustrated residents have launched a campaign to get their region put on the Metservice app.

SuperGold card holders missing out on discounts
A SuperGold Card discount is offered by hundreds of businesses, but a lack of promotion means many superannuitants are unaware of the details.

CrowdStrike brings Falcon to Google Cloud & Snowflake
The tie-ups give customers more choice over where security data is processed, while easing procurement for joint CrowdStrike and Snowflake users.

Broadcom adds AI security tools to VMware Tanzu Platform
Enterprises running AI agents in private clouds are getting stricter controls as Broadcom seeks to curb data leakage, prompt injection and compliance risk.

MBIE head Nic Blakeley's position now 'untenable' - Labour
Labour MP Phil Twyford said the finding of the Privileges Committee must not be treated as "business as usual".

Ex-gang boss found guilty in 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis's conviction ends decades of mystery as to who was behind the rapper's death.

Nature Baby onesies recalled due to choking risk
People have been asked to stop using it immediately, and return it to the nearest store or to Nature Baby using the online returns process for a full refund.

ACT overtakes National for large political donations
RNZ is tracking the money flowing to the parties this election year and where it is coming from.