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World Backup Day warns firms on untested recoveries
World Backup Day prompts warnings that untested restores and AI-era data demands are leaving mid-sized firms dangerously exposed.

The suburbs where values rose 6 percent in three months
It's a mixed picture that shows the uneven nature of the housing market at the moment, property data firm Cotality says.

Wellingtonians' water bills jump by hundreds of dollars, more increases to come
Tiaki Wai board chairman Will Peet said he knew the price rises would be unpopular under cost-of-living pressures, but the topic needed to be addressed now.

Mammals cannot be cloned infinitely, mice study discovers

600-year-old pinot noir grape found in medieval French toilet

Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most'

Suspected Russian spies detained in Spain, Germany

Ukraine Unesco site damaged as Russia launches 400 drones in deadly daytime attack

Bridgerton puts female romance at heart of season five
Francesca and Michaela will be the first same-sex couple to be in the show's central relationship.

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OpenAI details Sora 2 safeguards on likeness & teens
OpenAI sets out new safeguards for its Sora 2 video app, tightening controls on likeness, teens, harmful content and AI-generated audio.

Combat deployment of NZ troops to Middle East unlikely, even if help asked - law professor
Alexander Gillespie said a joint statement between 19 countries, including New Zealand, condemning Iranian attacks on commercial ships was "effectively just scoping".

'Impactful' weather event heading for upper North Island
MetService says Northland is likely to be upgraded to a red weather warning as it develops.

Board accused of interfering in Columba College, accuses ministry of 'overstepping' in turn
Staff at the Dunedin school complained to education officials multiple times accusing the board of bullying and interfering in the day-to-day running of the school.

The race against time for people trapped in floodwaters
A specialist team took 50 minutes to get out the door after they got the call for help in a case last month where a man died.

NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury distribution hub
NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury hub, consolidating five centres into one high-speed, solar-backed national distribution site.

Fuel prices keep drivers off roads
Rising fuel prices appear to be keeping some travellers off the roads in the main centres.

Ghana and EU sign landmark defence deal to combat militant Islamist threat

Get this Asus laptop with 16GB RAM and Intel Core i7 for $500
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Father's meningitis plea after daughter's death
A grieving Kiwi father is renewing calls for free vaccinations for all New Zealand students as fresh cases emerge in Dunedin.

Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff
It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

4am wake-ups: Can anyone be a 'morning person'?
Rising before the sun comes naturally to cafe owner Nadia, but sourdough-prepper Euan is struggling. Why does that happen - and can you change?

Two senior Corrections staff under investigation
One faces an allegation of sexual harassment while the other has been suspended following multiple allegations of bullying and harassment