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The true extent of cyber attacks on UK business - and the weak spots that allow them to happen
Are this year's major attacks the "cumulative effect of a kind of inaction on cyber security" from the government and big business?

Whakaari eruption inquest: Frustrated families want answers
There remained many unanswered questions from bereaved families, the inquest into the Whakaari / White Island tragedy has heard.

Here's What To Look For When Thrifting China Dishes

As Gisèle Pelicot faces one of her rapists in court, what has changed in France?

French Influencer Amine Mojito Sentenced to Prison After Terrifying Syringe Prank Videos

How to give your indoor plants a spring clean
Yellowing leaves, collapsing stems and dusty foliage? Your houseplants may be asking for a spruce-up.

One of the Kiwis detained in Israel is on hunger strike, sister reveals
The families of the three New Zealanders detained by Israeli forces have spoken at a press conference in Auckland, voicing their worry and pleading for the government here to do more.

Greens demand return of New Zealanders detained in Israel, government sanctions
The flotilla involved dozens of boats carrying 500 people, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg.

Former PNG defence chief slams defence pact with Australia
Major-General Jerry Singirok says Papua New Guinea is caught up in a geopolitical battle between the United States and China, with little benefit to Papua New Guineans.

Otago highway reopens after weekend flooding
But NZTA warned road users needed to be cautious while driving in the region with heavy rain still falling.

Police surround property, schools locked down as officer shot in Auckland's Flat Bush
Police are thought to be speaking via phone with someone who is holed up inside a flat.

Bricklayers warned over cartel conduct
Several bricklayers in the Blenheim area have been issued formal warnings by the Commerce Commission after an investigation.

Possible breakthrough in the mystery of the body on the road
After Stuff published new details about the “perplexing” case on Saturday, police received a tip from a member of the public revealing who he might be.

Loud bangs, gas as man arrested after police officer shot in Auckland's Flat Bush
Armed police had surrounded a housing complex in Auckland with a man holed up inside.

IAG hit with record $19.5m penalty for misleading customers
IAG admitted overcharging 239,000 customers $35m Company failed to apply multi-policy discounts through NZI, State, AMI sales and some major banks IAG self reported, apologised and paid back affected...

Japan's Nikkei surges to record after election win by fiscal dove Takaichi

Caravan flips on Hawke's Bay Expressway
The road has reopened after the crash.

Kiwi star wins fifth straight NASCAR road course race
Shane van Gisbergen won his fifth consecutive race on a road or street course with a victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Cocaine haul worth $7.3 million seized at Tauranga port
Officers intercepted a duffel bag of cocaine hidden in a shipping container from Panama.

Firefly strengthens portfolio with $855 million deal for national security tech firm SciTec

Crashed truck blocks road near Arthur's Pass
A truck that crashed into a guard rail on a winding corner near Arthur's Pass is blocking traffic.

Man charged with assaulting three-month-old, causing multiple factures, pleads not guilty
The 23-year-old man was arrested in July after a baby girl was admitted to Hutt Hospital with multiple fractures in the previous month.

14 police cars, two ambulances swarm on Auckland's New Lynn
Emergency services are at the scene, with 14 police cars, two ambulances and one fire vehicle in attendance.

Watch: Mass brawl at end of NRLW grand final
Sydney’s Aliyah Nasio landed a punch during the melee and Brisbane’s Julia Robinson was seen with a cut lip and blood streaming from her nose.