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'Good weather can make us a bit complacent', mountaineers warned after avalanche death
There have been four avalanche deaths in Aotearoa since 2024, after no deaths were recorded between 2019 and 2023.

Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to 'public benefit fund'
The announcement comes as Anthropic lays the ground for a blockbuster stock market listing.

98 zero-day flaws found at TrendAI hacking contest
Researchers disclosed 98 flaws across phones, printers and AI tools, underscoring how quickly the attack surface is widening for businesses.

Inde promotes Naveed Khan to Technical Director role
The internal promotion is designed to give clients continuity as the company pushes beyond simple cloud migration towards broader modernisation.

Inde Technology appoints Marie Tamplin as Sales Chief
The hire is aimed at sharpening client conversations on data, AI and cybersecurity as the Auckland firm expands across New Zealand and Australia.

Wildfires have destroyed one-third of small PNG island, responders say
Small island villagers in Papua New Guinea are appealing for international help to fight wildfires, which they say have burned through one-third of their land.

Britain's Kartal misses out on biggest title of her career
Britain's Sonay Kartal fades from a strong position in a gripping Wuhan Open final against Grand Slam runner-up Maja Chwalinska.

Sage feels 'shame' at Palace thrashing with future in doubt
Crystal Palace manage Pierre Sage says he feels "shame" at the Eagles' performance during their 5-0 thrashing by Brighton and does not know if he will be given time to save his job.

'Neets crisis is moral failure' and 'Credit crunch'
PM brands Neets "crisis" a "moral failure" and cereal prices could rise in healthy food crackdown lead Monday's papers.

Chance of storms this week as Atlantic jet stream roars into life
Gales are possible later this week as a deep low pressure system crosses the UK, but uncertainty remains whether impacts will be enough for it to be a named storm.

Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going
The US president blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect.

Patients 'in danger' from understaffed emergency department, doctors say
The emergency department is on the brink of collapse at Wairau Hospital, with patients being put in danger because of too few staff, doctors say.

The Hidden Cost of Supply Chain Complexity
Hidden inefficiencies are forcing firms to spend more time reconciling data, and to absorb higher transport and inventory costs across supply chains.

New Zealand leads Five Eyes on government email security
Encrypted delivery of official emails is now more widespread in New Zealand, after 55% of core government domains began enforcing MTA-STS.

Some New World customers may have been overcharged due to 'pricing issue' impacting North Island stores
At least two stores have been forced to close, while staff at others are checking accuracy of prices for all items.

China's economic growth picks up as AI boom boosts exports
Exports have helped offset weak domestic spending, but trade tensions and AI doubts weigh on the outlook.

Madueke's 'anger and conviction' shows he's more than a 'finisher'
Noni Madueke may not have the role he wants at Arsenal but his winning goal against Nottingham Forest showed why he is one of Mikel Arteta's valued players.

Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs.

GTA 6: Can you cheat on someone with a video game character?
Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.