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Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze
The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.

Zero trust, maximum security
With cyber threats escalating, Australian businesses are trusting no one. Organisations are increasingly discarding traditional security systems — “castle and moat” defences comprised of firewalls and VPNs — in favour of zero trust architecture.

More than half of renters unable to afford to buy a home, housing report shows
A national housing report indicates three-quarters of renters are dissatisfied with the housing choices available to them.

Retiring Kiwis veteran returns for swansong with grand final star ruled out
Kieran Foran has been recalled along with one new cap from Brisbane’s champion team for the upcoming tests against Samoa and Tonga in Auckland.

Video of officer falling from railing at Auckland prison circulates online
The footage, posted to TikTok, shows an inmate walking away from a phone. Two inmates watch as the guard flips over the railing and hits the ground.

Guard Your Chips, Because Someone Just Stole A Truck Carrying $35,000 Worth Of Dips And Salsa

Scientists use AI to sustainably transform livestock waste into fertilizer

India and Nigeria Are Making Major Crypto Moves, But In Different Directions

Why you might soon have fewer mail delivery days
Changes have been signed off that allow NZ Post to cut its mail service.

Business sentiment softens, NZIER's quarterly survey shows
The survey shows business sentiment at its lowest level this year as sales weaken and firms shed staff and cut investment.

Rugby League: Experienced Kiwis squad named for Pacific Championships
New Zealand kicking off its Pacific Championships campaign against Samoa and Tonga this month.

New Zealanders detained from Gaza flotilla to be deported from Israel
Three New Zealanders detained from an international flotilla will be deported from Israel to Jordan on Wednesday, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says.

Fewer workers reporting excellent health, doctors' union report says
A new report says the health of New Zealanders is declining, and it is coming at a hefty cost.

Nicola Willis urges Greens to 'call off' protesters outside Winston Peters' home
Senior government ministers are accusing the Greens of condoning "indecency" after a window at the Foreign Minister's house was smashed.

Atturra boosts digital transformation with enhanced Oracle ties
Atturra joins Oracle's enhanced partner programme to boost digital transformation and support clients migrating to Oracle Cloud across various sectors in Australia and NZ.

Retiring Football Ferns legend left out of squad to play US, Mexico
Ali Riley looks to have played her final game for New Zealand.

Environment Minister accused of staying silent on fast-track projects
The Minister for the Environment Penny Simmonds is being accused of staying silent on fast-track projects which affect the environment.

Body recovered from river confirmed as missing woman
The body was recovered from Whanganui River following an extensive 10-day search.

Failed music festivals owe over $14 million, artists asked to pay back appearance fees
The second liquidator’s report into Juicy Festival and the Timeless Summer Tour paints a grim picture for creditors wanting their money back.

Miramar homicide: Police release new details in Abdul Nabizadah's death
Abdul Nabizadah died in hospital after he was found critically injured in Miramar.

How to see tonight's supermoon
You won't need a telescope to catch a glimpse.

Kiwi athlete upsets world No. 1 to win first major title in 673 days
New Zealand squash star and world No.3 Paul Coll has won his first major PSA title in almost two years.

Te Pati Maori president John Tamihere bats off questions about leadership
A former ally has accused the party of operating like a "dictatorship".