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Picus Security warns of rising enterprise password breaches
Picus Security's Blue Report 2025 reveals enterprise password breaches nearly doubled to 46%, exposing firms to greater cyber threats and ransomware risks.

Hospital security guards want handcuffs, powers to detain violent people
The Security Association says more guards are being confronted with knives, and staff should have the power to detain violent people until police arrive.

Is Mr Ed New Zealand’s longest-serving shared class toy?
For 15 years, the students of Piha Community Preschool have brought Mr Ed all over the world, around New Zealand and Auckland. Somehow, he hasn't been lost.

Government accused of 'fence-sitting' on Palestinian statehood
The government will decide next month whether to recognise Palestine as a state.

Harris leads Spirit to victory against Originals
Grace Harris leads London Spirit to a three-wicket victory against Manchester Originals to maintain the defending champions' perfect start and keep them at the top of the table in the Women's Hundred.

Bournemouth defender sales to reach Ł147m as Zabarnyi nears PSG move
Illia Zabarnyi is expected to seal a move to Paris St-Germain for a fee more than double what Bournemouth initially paid to sign the defender in 2023.

Some don't know 'full nature' of Palestine Action, says Cooper
Defending the group's proscription under terror law, she said the organisation was "not a non-violent organisation".

Rapists 'probably' forfeit right to choose gender, says Nicola Sturgeon
The former first minister also says she was partly to blame for a loss of "rationality" in the gender debate.

Perseid meteor shower: When, where and how to catch a glimpse
The Perseids are considered the best meteor shower of the year

No plans to change passenger rules for new young drivers a 'major oversight', AA says
Government plans to overhaul driving laws do not include graduated licences for new drivers, despite calls for their introduction.

UN condemns targeted Israeli attack that killed five Al Jazeera journalists
Israel says it targeted correspondent Anas al-Sharif, accusing him of leading a Hamas cell, which he had denied. Israel provided little evidence for the claim.

Defence mulls whether to follow in Australia's footsteps for navy contracts
Australia has picked Japan to build its next fleet of warships.

How much money do you need to be happy?
How much money do you need to be happy? Probably less than you think.

University students turn to digital textbooks: 'Pretty much everything is online'
University of Auckland bookstore UBIQ is facing liquidation as students turn to online coursework.

Mother died in crash after boat and trailer unit from oncoming car broke free
A month after a crash killed Nateisha-Kurstyn Pareteoro Hana-Wetere, her family are appealing for the driver of the vehicle that lost its boat and trailer unit to come forward.

Watch: Monday Night Club
Mark Chapman and guests react to the weekend's football.

Councillor was rabble rousing crowd, court hears
Ricky Jones denies encouraging violent disorder after comments at a counter-protest last year.

Canadian man rescued after 9 days in wilderness surviving on pond water
The 39-year-old built a makeshift shelter to survive in British Columbia's wilderness and wrote "help" on a rock.

Explosion at Pennsylvania steel plant leaves dozens injured
A rescue operation was underway for people trapped under rubble, while a cause for the explosion has not been confirmed.

Who was Anas al-Sharif, prominent Gaza journalist killed by Israel?
Sharif was killed when Israel targeted a tent used by media in northern Gaza, alongside six others, Al Jazeera said.