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Veeam named Leader in Gartner 2025 backup & data report
Veeam has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Backup & Data Protection Platforms for the ninth year running.

Far North District Council ordered to pay former CEO Blair King $210,000
The figure was revealed to RNZ via a Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act request.

Youth charged over stealing alcohol, tablets from Waikato restaurant
Police said two youths used a stolen vehicle to smash a glass door about 2.20am, stealing around 35 bottles of alcohol and 17 electronic tablets before fleeing.

Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.

Yoga gains ground behind bars in New Zealand
Some of New Zealand's toughest inmates are turning to yoga behind bars - part of a growing effort to reduce reoffending and support rehabilitation.

Fritz wins 'incredible' point after hitting 'hot dog' against Giron
Watch Taylor Fritz win an "amazing" point with a 'hot dog' shot against Marcus Giron at Eastbourne.

'It's a long, long time since we played like that' - are Man City back?
The Club World Cup may have had a lukewarm reception in some parts, but Manchester City did their best to kindle interest with a statement victory over Juventus on Thursday.

Weekly quiz: Who called Donald Trump 'daddy'?
How much attention did you pay to what's being going on in the world over the past seven days?

Post Office criminal trials may not be until 2028
The police will not hand files to prosecutors until after the final report from the public inquiry into the scandal is published.

Drug for rare disease brings 'joy and hope'
A teenage patient who helped discover a rare condition is the first to benefit from a new treatment.

Consumer confidence up despite inflation worries
Inflation expectations have risen to their highest level in more than two years, a new poll shows.

Person critically injured in central Auckland
St John ambulance took the person to Auckland City Hospital.

Hayley Holt has a new job, but you won�t see her on TV
The former TVNZ host says she misses her old colleagues and �can come back to media in the future�, but for now she�s excited about entering a new industry.

'Time bomb': Thieves steal petrol from underground fuel tanks, station owners say it's dangerous
"It'll take not only the thief's life but the surroundings as well," one petrol station owner says.

New vape visibility law may put retailers at risk
"There is a concern by specialist vape retailers that restricting visibility will add to security threat as [a] person in [the] store won't be able to watch the outside activity.

Kipyegon fails in bid to be first woman to run sub-four-minute mile
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon fails in her attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four-minute mile at Nike's 'Breaking4' event in Paris.

Can Keir Starmer stop a Labour rebellion?
And, what is it like being married to a Cabinet Minister?

Migrant crackdown risks choking off critical supply of US workers
President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigrants could have serious economic repercussions.

Glastonbury gears up for The 1975, Alanis Morissette and more
The festival's first full day of music is packed with rock stars, pop icons and surprise guests.

Britain's ash trees evolving resistance to dieback, study shows
Scientific evidence suggests ash trees are �fighting back� against a deadly disease.

Israeli strike at Gaza market kills 18 Palestinians, doctor and witnesses say
Witnesses said Israeli drones fired at Hamas police members dressed in civilian clothing and wearing masks.