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Cycode launches workstation protection for developers
Malicious packages can now be blocked before they reach developers' machines, as supply chain attacks shift into AI-assisted coding workflows.

I use my AirPods every day. Now they’re $70 off for Prime Day
I use my AirPods every single day. They come with me when I’m cooking dinner, writing, and walking the dog. Honestly, next to my Kindle, they’re probably the gadget I use most. And that makes the Apple AirPods Pro 3 an incredibly tempting buy during Prime Day. They’re currently $179 at...

Luxon vs Hipkins leaders debate: What once was a ‘crisis’ is now a ‘challenge’
Analysis: Amid the 6031 words in Christopher Luxon used in last night’s leaders debate, there were 10 that really stood out.

Taxi driver reveals horrific injuries after crash involving actor Cliff Curtis
Gagan Deep Singh suffered eight broken ribs, a fractured hip and internal bleeding after his parked taxi was struck on Auckland’s waterfront.

Fight against Lake Wakatipu bush fire continues as wind expected to strengthen
Air and ground operations were set to take place on Wednesday morning.

Fuel price hits tipping point
Petrol prices have reached new highs in recent days.

Election 2026 live: Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds go head-to-head in RNZ finance debate
It comes after party leaders Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins had their first face-off.

Fears copper thieves targeting pivot irrigators could end up being killed
A Canterbury irrigation specialist fears thieves targeting large pivot irrigators for their copper wiring may end up being killed. Farms with pivot irrigators across Canterbury have been targeted by thieves...

India and Qatar among seven bidders who want to host 2036 Olympics
A decision is expected to be made by 2029.

Eleven further cases of alleged abuse occurred after police failed to investigate complaints
Operation Hark finds further alleged offending in 11 reopened cases at the centre of a major police review.

Rival clubs want retrospective and future punishments for Man City
A number of Premier League clubs want Manchester City to be hit with both retrospective punishments and sanctions in the future.

Rocket expands mainframe EVA AI platform with PlanGuard
A security layer is now meant to stop AI agents on mainframes from straying beyond approved tasks, as firms face a shortage of specialist staff.

Why Takanini is key for Indian representation in Parliament
The result of the election battle for Takanini in South Auckland has the potential to be something of a turning point for Indian political representation in New Zealand.

Aussie cricket great signs up for Black Clash
An Australian great will make his Black Clash debut - but not for the side you might expect.

Samsung’s ferocious 9100 Pro SSD is 39% off for Prime Day — a rare deal in 2026
It’s been a brutally bad year for anyone who needs more storage or RAM, but Amazon’s Prime Day is ready to rescue you from misery. Today and tomorrow, you can grab the fantastic 1TB Samsung 9100 Pro SSD for $207 – assuming you’re a Prime subscriber of course. (Here’s how...

Card fee regulations are here, so why are card surcharges more common than ever?
Regulations for domestic card fees were introduced at the end of last year and rules for foreign cards arrived in May.

Complaints about dangerous intersection before pregnant woman killed
Olawande Braimoh, 36, was four months pregnant when she was hit by a bus at a pedestrian crossing on Tennyson Street in Napier.

These Prime Day deals will reinvigorate your home office and your productivity
Amazon’s October Prime Day (hopefully) kicks off the holiday sales season, and it’s an ideal opportunity for you to update your home office. From new displays to an update to the humble mouse, these are some of the deals that we’re keeping an eye as the deal days progress. Keep in...

'Means more than just a trophy' - Djokovic claims 102nd title of career
Novak Djokovic claims the 102nd title of his astonishing career as Alex de Minaur retires injured from the China Open final.