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Global ransomware attacks rise as healthcare faces surge in cyber threats
Ransomware attacks surge to 20 daily incidents in 2025H1, with healthcare facing increased cyber threats and hackers targeting overlooked IoT devices worldwide.

Pre-Tinder ‘nervous wines’ explanation given to police at drink driving checkpoint
It was a night to remember for one Tinder date, or maybe not.

Public health group report calls for wealth tax
The committee, led by a former Green MP, says its report aims to review progress in New Zealand health since 2000 and looks ahead to improvements needed out to 2040.

GlobalLogic named in Q3 2025 Constellation ShortList for ER&D
GlobalLogic has been named on the Q3 2025 Constellation ShortList for ER&D services, highlighting its role in advancing AI-driven digital engineering solutions.

Is the AI bubble about to pop? Sam Altman is prepared either way.
"Someone will lose a phenomenal amount of money," says CEO while fundraising at record prices.

Squiz launches AI search tool for secure, compliant web answers
Squiz launches Conversational Search, an AI tool offering secure, compliant answers on enterprise websites using verified organisation-owned content.

Small town bakery buzzing after celebrity chef endorsement
Sales have soared at an unassuming Northland bakery since Al Brown started posting reviews of its pies and pastries on the video platform Tiktok.

Are these Burger Wellington entries really burgers?
While there are plenty of brioche buns and meat patties on offer, some are pushing the boundaries.

Tower appoints new technology leaders to drive digital strategy
Tower appoints Dr. Stephen Hastings and Micheal Maclean to lead its digital and data strategy, enhancing customer experience and driving business growth.

Traditional, artistic: What they wore to the Pacific Music Awards 2025
Pasifika stars showed up in glamour and style at the Pacific Music Awards last night.

Marhsall Islands' president: It's wrong to ban partners from Pacific Islands Forum talks
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine has told Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele that it will hurt the Pacific Island region to bar numerous development partners from attending meetings with...

Cyber criminals use split & nested QR codes to bypass security
Cyber criminals exploit new split and nested QR code tactics in phishing attacks, bypassing traditional security to steal sensitive data, warns Barracuda.

Auckland's northwestern motorway closes in both directions after Whenuapai truck crash
Part of the motorway is shut as a truck that crashed into a median barrier is removed.

Forrester launches AEGIS to help CISOs secure agentic AI systems
Forrester launches AEGIS, a six-domain framework aiding CISOs to secure and govern autonomous AI agents amid new enterprise risks.

Sea-Doo unveils 2026 lineup with new touchscreen tech & audio
Sea-Doo's 2026 personal watercraft range features new 10.25-inch touchscreen tech, upgraded audio, and enhanced connectivity for riders.

Vineet Khanna joins FourKites to drive global supply chain innovation
Vineet Khanna, ex-Nestlé SVP, joins FourKites’ Strategic Advisory Council to advance AI-driven global supply chain innovation and sustainability.

Winston Peters talks defence, trade with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has spoken to his US counterpart about defence and trade this morning.

Westport residents waiting up to six weeks for dental appointments to see the same dentist
A year-long search for a new dentist has attracted little interest as residents are forced to wait up to six weeks for appointments.

Sky TV's net profit plummets by 58%
However, the pay TV operator is delivering on its guidance of paying a dividend of at least 21 cents per share.