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Russian group Sednit using webmail flaws to target Ukraine allies
ESET reveals Operation RoundPress: a cyberespionage campaign using XSS on webmail, targeting governments and defence linked to Ukraine conflict.

Pharmacist's registration cancelled after selling stolen medication for $126k on Trade Me
Over four years, he made 6000 listings through two Trade Me accounts.

South Island in firing line as wet, windy weather expected this weekend
MetService has issued 10 heavy rain watches.

Formula 1: Liam Lawson banking on Imola experience to end 2025 slump
The Kiwi boasts plenty of experience racing in northern Italy.

The secret marriage that helped a couple defraud OT out of $2m
Neha Sharma appeared to be an honest, hard-working property manager. Her husband ran a construction company. No-one knew they were married.

Air NZ flight from New York to Auckland cancelled due to ‘medical emergency’
In an email sent to travellers, the airline apologised.

World’s largest haka features on US star’s travel show
Conan O’Brien came to September last year to take part in the World’s Largest Haka, while filming an episode of his TV series.

Auckland primary school in lockdown
The school says it has gone into lockdown "because of a concern to student welfare".

Manawa Energy's profit tumbles after 'extremely challenging' year
It comes not long after Contact Energy was cleared to buy all of Manawa Energy shares

US singer Chris Brown charged over alleged assault in 2023
US singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, says the Metropolitan Police.

Firefighters extinguish scrub fire at Wairoa landfill
Firefighters have extinguished a scrub fire that had been burning near Wairoa's landfill since Thursday afternoon.

GitLab 18 debuts with AI-native features for DevSecOps teams
GitLab launches GitLab 18 with AI-native features, boosting DevOps, security, and compliance for Premium and Ultimate users at no extra cost.

OFC Women's Champions League: Auckland United, Hekari FC cruise into final
Both teams powered their way through the semifinals in Papeete on Thursday, after securing 6-1 wins against Ba and Henderson Eels respectively.

Police remain at Auckland primary school after lockdown
The school went into lockdown "because of a concern to student welfare".

Auckland’s Peninsula Primary School in Te Atatu Peninsula in lockdown, police on scene
Parents of the West Auckland primary school have been told not to make contact.

Driver flees police after being clocked driving 180kph on motorway
A driver was clocked speeding along a motorway, but went faster when police tried to stop the vehicle.

Trans-Tasman Resources welcomes latest approval in step to seabed mining
Controversial seabed mining company Trans-Tasman Resources has passed the next stage towards gaining fast-track approval after the Environmental Protection Authority approved its mining application on Thursday.

Inland port at Mosgiel receives $8m government investment
The project is designed to remove 19,000 truck movements from Dunedin streets annually.

Onslow College deputy principal Connor Baird on leave, under investigation as ‘rumours’ circulate
The school has not confirmed any details but sent out a cryptic email earlier this week.

Person found critically ill on Waikato highway
State Highway 25 near Thames is open again after a person was found on the road critically ill.

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protests
Israel's Yuval Raphael makes it to the final, alongside acts from Austria and Malta.