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Commuter ferry cancelled, warnings to sightseers as first tsunami currents reach NZ
Tsunami currents reached parts of the country overnight and NEMA warned the first surges were unlikely to be the largest.

Cook Islands celebrates 60 years of self-governance amid growing rift with NZ
The biggest event in the Cook Islands calendar is currently underway, marking 60 years of free association with New Zealand.

'Technical glitch' sends out tsunami emergency alert to phones multiple times or not at all
Many were woken up by a mobile alert this morning, but for some the alerts keep coming, or not at all.

Erika Fairweather finishes sixth in 200m freestyle final at World Aquatics Championship
Erika Fairweather finished sixth in a fast 200m freestyle final.

From nothing to 43 houses, property investor Andrew Nicol on the secret to success - Money Talks
Property investor Andrew Nicol talks about growing up poor and how he broke out

'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.

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.

Beef farmers likely first in line for emissions-reducing livestock pill
Recent trials on New Zealand farms resulted in a reduction of methane emissions.

‘Glitch’ sent out multiple emergency mobile alerts overnight, Nema apologises
Only two alerts have officially been sent, one at 4.14pm on Wednesday and the other at 6.30am this morning, Nema says.

Floods hit Eastern Bay of Plenty, roads reopening after heavy rain
Floodwaters cut off access between Whakatane and Opotiki.

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.

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.