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Phishing costs rise to USD $51,948 per analyst yearly
Attackers are using generative AI to flood inboxes, pushing phishing to 36.5% of security teams' hours and USD $51,948 per analyst yearly.

Children's Monitor report backs kaupapa Maori approaches in state care
Independent Children's Monitor says tamariki Maori remain overrepresented in care statistics, but iwi-led initiatives are showing promising results.

Man who died after crashing into tree near Taupo identified
Emergency services responded to the single vehicle crash on Poihipi Rd, Wairakei around 7.25pm.

Community rallies behind much-loved suburban bar set to lose its home of 24 years
The Gypsy Tea Room has been a favourite among Grey Lynn locals for over two decades, but is facing having to move.

World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.

Your tech portfolio could be on the wrong side of the AI boom

Exclusive-SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe named in Time's 100 Most Influential People in Sport
Former Black Ferns star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has been named in Time magazine's inaugural list of the 100 most influential people in sport

Explainer: Congestion charging is coming to Auckland - but when?
Explainer: The government and council are planning to charge drivers for going into parts of the city. Here's what we know so far.

A 'rowdy' Knicks watch party ends with 21 in custody and 5 officers injured
NEW YORK (AP) — An NBA finals viewing party in Manhattan on Monday turned “incredibly reckless,” New York City police claimed, as some dejected Knicks fans scaled light poles, pelted officers with objects and ripped signs out of the street following the team’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

‘Winter is setting in’: Temperatures drop below freezing across motu
Temperatures across the motu have dropped below freezing on Wednesday morning as the warm air moves on.

Serena Williams beats Kiwi tennis star in comeback from four-year retirement
After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams made a winning return at Queen’s Club.

Field Days 2026 in pictures
The rural economy is currently booming thanks to strong export returns in dairy, red meat, horticulture and wool.

The top local businesses in your region have just been named
Which business, in your opinion, has made the most lasting impression to be crowned the 2026 Local Business Hero?

Sweet as: Stuff readers help return stolen ice cream cart
Police recovered the cart on Tuesday evening and are carrying out forensic examinations while investigating who stole it.

Billionaires’ billions are increasing faster than ever
New York Times: The wealth of the world's 3000 billionaires has increased 40% in 2 years.

Opportunity's Qiulae Wong makes a play for 'kingmaker', aiming straight at NZ First
A minor party with a new leader, Opportunity asks: What has Winston Peters really done for a struggling nation?

Card payment surcharge ban to go ahead, Finance Minister says
Nicola Willis says the government's still working through "many issues" raised about the proposed law.

Texas teen convicted of murder for stabbing another athlete at a high school track meet
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a competition was convicted of murder Tuesday in a trial that drew attention far beyond the booming Dallas suburb where the two students attended different high schools.

Pedestrian with mobility frame hit by car, airlifted to hospital
A pedestrian has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition after being hit by a car.