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US-led raid disrupts record DDoS botnets worldwide
US, Canadian and German authorities have dismantled four record-breaking IoT DDoS botnets that hijacked over three million devices worldwide.

Trivy GitHub breach exposes CI/CD supply chain risk
Aqua Security's Trivy GitHub Action was hijacked to ship infostealer code via CI/CD pipelines, exposing secrets across downstream users.

Government set to unveil details of fuel support package
Cabinet has signed off on what support the government will offer, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis hinting it will be targeted towards low and middle income families.

This 27-inch Samsung 4K monitor is 50% off
27-inch Samsung ViewFinity S80D Monitor View Deal If you’re in the market for upgrading your monitor, then this 4K Samsung model will do just fine, especially since it’s on sale for 50% off. So, instead of shelling out $400 for this 27-inch monitor, you can get it for $200 at B&H (just...

‘Everyday blokes’: Former All Blacks star swaps rugby boots for running shoes for $100k charity goal
Colin Slade is leading a group of 100 fathers aiming to fund 12,000 lunches for local school children.

Mark Reason: Is Big Jim the answer to Dave Rennie’s big problem?
Once upon a time Ma’a Nonu and Sonny Bill Williams roamed the planet, the earth shook and tacklers were bounced into oblivion.

His heart stopped. Days later, a letter arrived telling him he wasn't a priority
A Nelson grandfather who narrowly survived a cardiac arrest is urging the Health Minister to act.

‘Absence of a clear and robust process:“ Documents reveal council rift after mayor sacks deputy
It’s been a rough start for first-term Napier Mayor Richard McGrath

Microsoft VP hints at ending Windows 11’s Microsoft Account requirement
Scott Hanselman, a long-standing Microsoft employee and current Vice President of Developer Community at Microsoft, has caused a stir in the Windows world with a brief post. He hints that the requirement to have a Microsoft account for Windows 11 might be coming to an end. In the social media post,...

Now $80 off! Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft just hit its lowest price
LOWEST PRICE EVER Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) + No Ads View Deal Amazon’s Big Spring Sale event kicks off soon, but you don’t have to wait if you’re in the market for a Kindle Colorsoft. The 16GB model of this color-rich e-reader is down to its all-time best price right now: get it...

Coroner blames Maritime NZ, Police for delay of findings on Vivienne Pincott's river rafting death
Wellington woman Vivienne Pincott died from severe injuries while white water rafting a class-five rapid that contained a seven metre drop.

YouTube wants you to help spot ‘AI slop’ videos
It seems that YouTube now needs your help to moderate AI-generated content on the platform. Lifehacker reports that YouTube has started asking users whether they think videos are “AI slop.” Yep, that’s the actual term being used by YouTube in its questions. According to a screenshot on Reddit, the question captured...

Ex-teacher accused of Edinburgh school abuse found guilty of sex attack in South Africa

Bodies of Africans were once dug up and sent to Europe for research. Now they are coming home

Lebanese PM backs disarming Hezbollah, blames group for dragging country into war

Hashomer Hachadash begins placing 60 bomb shelters on farms in wartime campaign

Two wounded after Hezbollah rocket shrapnel hits bus in Kiryat Shmona

Anthony Hopkins teases new film in 'golden land' of Dylan Thomas
The two-time Oscar winner stars in a film based on Dylan Thomas's short story, A Visit To Grandpa's.

What's at stake as the All Whites gather for the last time before the World Cup
ANALYSIS: Four positions are in the spotlight, while a win on home soil would provide a much-needed confidence boost.

Education website removes videos of sex offender after Stuff inquiry
Videos featuring a man later convicted of sexual abuse were removed after enquiries from Stuff

He told a judge he’d stopped gambling. A week later he was posing with a stack of cash
After stealing from his boss, Jason O’Donoghue was commended by a judge for getting counselling for his gambling addiction. A week later, he posed proudly at a poker table.