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Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you
Sensitive personal data stored online faces persistent threats from cybercriminals, with recent breaches underscoring the urgent need for better protection measures.

Neighbour on street where teen killed in 'violent disorder' plans to leave
The police cordon has been lifted at the scene of a homicide in Napier where a teenage boy was killed at the weekend, and another injured.

ANZCO Foods posts $8m profit amid 'another challenging year' for red meat
Tight margins in a challenging second half of 2024 have hit the pockets of major red meat processor and exporter ANZCO Foods.

'We're just doing our best': Cultural backlash hits Auckland-based kava business
Vibes Kava, co-founded by a Kiwi-American of Samoan descent, has found itself at the heart of a cultural debate, with critics raising concerns about appropriation.

Early morning blaze at Dunedin restaurant
Fire fighters protected neighbouring buildings, including an apartment complex, after a fire was reported in a Dunedin restaurant.

Watch: Best moments of 2025 TV Baftas in under two minutes
Emotional speeches, funny moments and heartwarming wins - here are some of the best moments of the evening.

State Highway 1 closed, critical injuries in two-vehicle Levin crash
Two people were injured, one critically.

Watch: Rising Kiwi star pulls off one of the closest wins in Supercars history
Matt Payne scored one of the most dramatic wins in recent Supercars history, defeating championship leader Broc Feeney by just 0.05s in a heart-stopping photo finish.

Police minister Mark Mitchell says second firearms registry review not needed
It comes after the ACT Party formally invoked its "agree to disagree" clause in its coalition agreement with National over the firearms registry on Sunday.

IRD targets outstanding student loans in property investment crackdown
Inland Revenue is cracking down on property investors who aren't meeting tax obligations.

'Fighting is more frequent now': Human rights researcher warns of escalating conflict in West Papua
A spokesperson for Indonesia's Embassy in Wellington said they could not confirm if there was a military attack in Puncak Regency on Tuesday.

Christopher Luxon won't say if Ministry for Women consulted on pay equity changes rushed into law
The PM says advice was received from several officials but he won't say who they represented.

Vaccine rates putting New Zealand at risk of measles outbreak, health expert says
People in Auckland have been asked to check if they could have been exposed after a new measles case was confirmed on Sunday.

Search for missing Milford Sound tramper Eli Sweeting continues
About 40 staff and volunteers took part in the search on Sunday.

Watch: A-League Women controversy as offside goal decides semifinal
An offside goal in the dying stages of extra time was allowed to stand, denying the previously unbeaten Melbourne City a place in the grand final.

Getting tough on boy racers - what you need to know
The Government is getting tougher on both boy races and fleeing drivers with new measures to target those who break the law.

Golf - Ryan Fox in contention for first PGA Tour win
The Kiwi is a chance to claim his first PGA Tour win.

Two injured in Levin car crash
One person is in a critical condition and another has moderate injuries after a two-vehicle crash in Levin.

Mr Bates and Mr Loverman win top Bafta Awards
ITV's dramatisation of the Post Office scandal was among the winners on a night with several surprises.

Bafta TV Awards: The winners and nominations list in full
Jessica Gunning was among the winners, winning best supporting actress for Baby Reindeer.

Blood pressure dangers: �Go to the doctor if something feels off�
High blood pressure contributes to 4000 cardiovascular deaths yearly in NZ.

Canterbury council's freshwater management challanged in court
The first of two back-to-back court cases challenging the Canterbury regional council's freshwater management begins at the Christchurch High Court today.