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Cybersecurity experts raise alarm after back-to-back data breaches
Schools and payroll users face heightened phishing and identity-theft risks after breaches exposed sensitive data at multiple firms.

The Warriors' coach wants sustained success. Achieving that lofty goal starts now
ANALYSIS: 11 of the NRL’s other 16 teams have played in a grand final since the Warriors last did 15 years ago. It’s time for that to change.

NZ Rugby threatens legal action over name of new NRL team
In a letter to the NRL this week, NZ Rugby said naming the new team the Chiefs was unacceptable because of a clash with the Waikato-based rugby franchise.

‘I’ve never felt so sick’: Pensioner describes human impact of MSD errors as minister apologises
Louise Upston has again apologised for the policy and operational errors that left tens of thousands of New Zealanders underpaid.

Databricks adds adaptive retrieval model for AI agents
Databricks has introduced an AI retrieval model that adjusts search depth to query complexity, aiming to reduce latency on simpler requests.

Motueka kiwifruit growers boost automation amid labour woes
Labour shortages and export rule changes are pushing Motueka packhouses to automate more tasks as kiwifruit revenue is forecast to reach NZD $4.8 billion.

Parent goes to Ombudsman over school donations
Rachel Bakker said she only realised when her children started a new school last year that many of the payments Loburn School in Canterbury had asked her family to pay were voluntary.

Why It’s Time to Load Up on Intel Stock

Pentagon in talks to lend $5 billion to AI cloud startup Fluidstack, WSJ reports

Apple debuts $3,400 passport-shaped foldable phone, called Duo
Shares slipped as Apple bet its first foldable iPhone on productivity buyers, pricing the passport-sized Duo at USD $1,999.

How your iPhones could have turned into $300,000
Apple's share price has lifted from about US$5 in 2007 to more than US$320 this week.

Sabalenka targets Serena Williams milestone after US Open semi win
Top seed pounces on American’s second serve to close in on Serena Williams' three-in-a-row mark.

Logitech G PLAY 2026 comes to Los Angeles, Warsaw and Shanghai
Set for September 24th, 2026, immersive, high-octane flagship events bring together gamers, creators, celebrities and partners. A live global broadcast will connect players everywhere, delivering exclusive reveals, consumer insights, and front-row access to Logitech G PLAY 2026.

‘The situation is dire’: Wildlife park needs $4.1m to secure its immediate future
The Christchurch wildlife park says its cash reserves could be exhausted by March unless it secures millions in additional support.

Rugby: Oceania 7s comes to Rotorua
Rotorua will host the 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup tournament next month. Oceania Rugby and New Zealand Rugby have partnered with the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union to host the...

Mathspace Breach Exposes 1 Million Students, Parents, and Teachers
Personal details for more than 1 million students and families in Australia and New Zealand were exposed after attackers exploited a flaw in an internal tool.

Li trial: Gear for camping or murder? Defence probes Poon's purchases
The lawyer for a man accused of double murder has pointed blame at the other man there on the night of the killings.

Insolvencies on track for worst year since global financial crisis
One insolvency practitioner says record numbers of business failures are likely to continue well into next year.

Hunting store tight-lipped on gun theft before suspected murder-suicide
The Hunting and Fishing store at the centre of last week’s suspected murder suicide in Nelson has declined to answer questions about how a man was able to steal a shotgun from them shortly before the deaths.

Winston Peters committed NZ to hosting Pacific Islands Forum without Cabinet approval, Treasury says
Foreign Minister Winston Peters did not consult Cabinet before making a commitment to host the Pacific Islands Forum in 2027, according to the Treasury.