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Tsunami expert on risks for Kiwis after M8.8 quake off Russia’s Kamchatka coast
A tsunami advisory remains in effect after the M8.8 quake near Russia's Kamchatka coast.

Birmingham bids farewell to Ozzy Osbourne with heartfelt procession
Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 at 76, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2019.

Tsunami emergency alert gives NZ an early wake up
“DO NOT GO SIGHTSEEING,” the fresh alert says. It’s pre-dawn arrival was a bit of a shock to many.

LevelBlue warns cyber incidents jump as social engineering rises
LevelBlue reports cyber incidents tripled to 17% in early 2025, driven by a 1,450% rise in social engineering attacks like fake CAPTCHA schemes.

FreightInsure launches embedded cover for NZ with up to $100,000
FreightInsure launches embedded insurance in New Zealand, offering up to $100,000 cover for goods in transit via eCommerce and logistics platforms.

MintHC expands team with strategic, creative & digital hires
MintHC has strengthened its team with eight new hires in strategy, creative, digital, and client services to meet rising client demand and drive growth.

Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy
New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.

Small business sales drop
However, the month of June was the best since April 2024, with sales up 4.4 percent.

Onehunga shooting: Matthew Lemalu admits manslaughter of gang member Anthony Rangi
Matthew Lemalu was set to go to trial for murder but has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Dengue precautions in place as Samoa prepares for U16 women's tournament - OFC
Players and officials have been provided with mosquito repellent ahead of the 2025 Under-16 Women's Championship set to kick off in Apia on Friday.

Herald Hat-trick am sports quiz – Thursday July 31
Can you get a hat-trick?

Taskmaster New Zealand season 6 cast revealed
Who are you backing to take this year's Taskmaster NZ trophy?

'From moral duty to legal obligation': Pacific church leader hails ICJ climate ruling
Pacific Conference of Churches secretary-geeneral says the landmark climate ruling from the world's top court is a significant win, but much more work is needed. The leader of the Pacific...

Tsunami activity: What you need to know
People are being warned not to go to the beach and sightsee as tsunami activity hits the New Zealand coastline, following Russia’s massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake.

One NZ & Advantai Group partner to boost branded mobile services
One NZ and Advantai Group partner exclusively to help NZ brands launch branded mobile services faster and cheaper using One NZ's award-winning network.

AI adoption in cloud security rises as firms seek data protection
AI use in cloud security rises as 79% of firms adopt it to combat skills shortages and protect expanding cloud environments, says Prowler report.

So far, only one-third of Americans have ever used AI for work
AP survey shows most Americans treat AI chatbots like a search engine replacement.

Watch: Video shows doctors in Russia performing surgery as earthquake hits
The doctors who performed the surgery, which was to remove a tumour, will be nominated for state awards.

Axe falls on history: Ministry for Culture and Heritage restructure sparks outrage
When one of our smallest ministries is shredded in the name of saving taxpayer dollars, critics say it feels like cultural vandalism

Chinese cuisine to warm the soul this winter
The cold winter months are an ideal time to prepare warm, restorative dishes that can fortify the soul.

'It's got a lot of significance spiritually': The managed retreat of marae
A major project to relocate five marae in Tairawhiti is underway, after flooding from Cyclone Gabrielle forced them to move to safer ground.