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Check Point launches AI tool to test exploitability
Security teams could cut alert backlogs as the new system flags only flaws that can be exploited in a specific environment.

Two key tax changes in the Budget, and what they mean for you
Commentators are welcoming the moves.

California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.

Hot favourite Sinner wilts to French Open second round shock loss
Sinner bent over on the clay court in apparent exhaustion multiple times and was hardly even running for shots as the match wore on.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is hiring for just one role in the age of AI. Here's the gig he is offering and why.

Media Minister Paul Goldsmith appoints Brent Impey as new RNZ chair
Paul Goldsmith says the appointments "will bolster the Board for the next three years, supporting RNZ to be a financially sustainable and trusted state broadcaster".

No coronial inquiry for Norman Lee, who died after being locked up by son David Lee
Police found Norman Lee on a urine stained mattress wearing a wetsuit over an adult nappy.

King's Birthday 2026: What's open, what's closed and how it's decided who gets honours
Explainer - New Zealand celebrates King Charles' birthday with a public holiday Monday. Here's why and what will be open and closed.

Tech Life
Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon C for entry-level laptops
The move broadens Arm-based computing into budget PCs, as Qualcomm targets student and small business buyers with all-day battery life and AI features.

An unlikely centurion: How star winger went from unwanted to a Crusaders great
Only one other specialist winger has played at least 100 games for the Super Rugby champions.

Inner city dream: Penthouse with ‘more outdoor area than a townhouse’
"There's almost 200 square metres outside, more outdoor area than a townhouse.“

Central Otago mayor says Budget 2026 leaves South Island short-changed
But South Island Minister James Meager says it's a firm but fair budget that delivers for people of the South Island.

'Just need to vote for it': Nicola Willis ends Budget speech with call to arms for supporters
The finance minister's sugar-free Budget has caused some minor coalition friction, but it lays down a challenge to their opponents: to come up with a better plan.

The age of big iron
How much has changed in the last 60 years when it comes to computers? Some would say an awful lot but on the other hand, we seem to have come full circle.

Micron and Sandisk aren't the only tech stocks booming — take a look at these 3 cybersecurity plays

Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says

Anthropic debuts flagship Claude Opus 4.8 AI model as IPO race with OpenAI heats up

Dame Mary Berry on her love of gardening and why she has no plans to retire
The TV cook offers gardening tips and tells young people to "work hard and follow your dreams".

Investigators release final report on Aratere ferry grounding, make no recommendations
Interislander's Aratere ship ran aground shortly after departing Picton on 21 June 2024.

Crew weren’t trained on new steering system before Aratere grounding, investigators say
A safety-critical steering upgrade left the Aratere bridge crew without the training needed to prevent or quickly correct an inadvertent turn, a new report reveals.

Climate change linked to rise in risk of premature birth - study
Heat isn't just uncomfortable during pregnancy, for many women it can trigger early labour.

Budget 2026 could be a tough pill for those feeling the pinch
This year's budget is an 'eat your veges if you want dessert' Budget ... but if you're already living life on the breadline it's a bitter pill to swallow, writes RNZ political editor Jo Moir.

Crusaders’ pursuit for a home playoff game ramps up
All you need to know ahead of the Crusaders v Hurricanes match in Christchurch.

All Whites goalkeeper puts wedding plans on hold to live World Cup dream
The New Zealand winter of 2026 was always going to be big for Michael Woud, but he was forced into a late change of plans.