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Google’s USD $32B Wiz acquisition sparks concerns over cloud security neutrality
Google's acquisition of Wiz for USD $32 billion raises concerns over cloud security neutrality as industry experts fear shifts towards Google's platform will compromise impartiality.

Wellington philanthropist couple to fund new charity hospital
Dorothy Spotswood and Sir Mark Dunajtschik were also winners of the Legacy Award for their genorosity.

Watch: CCTV footage of Las Vegas incident involving Warriors assistant coach
CCTV footage has emerged of the incident that resulted in Richard Agar copping a three-match ban and a $10,000 fine for an alleged throat grab.

Bluff oyster season charges on after Ngai Tahu pulls pin
Nine boats are still catching Bluff oysters in Foveaux Strait this season after Ngai Tahu announced it was not fishing for the delicacy, citing ongoing concerns about the poor state of the fishery.

A look back at 20 years of YouTube
With big hits like Charlie Bit My Finger, YouTube has been a central hub of viral sensations since 2005.

World War II era shipwreck could trigger $200m oil spill cleanup
The ship is thought to be carrying "furnace oil", described as dark thick, and when spilled, pernicious - but the government has rejected advice to carry out a survey.

Eight people hurt, road blocked as truck and van crash in North Canterbury
Police are responding to a crash involving a truck and a van in the town of Oxford.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis warns job market won’t pick up just yet
But the finance minister is optimistic New Zealand's GDP will continue to grow.

England need hunger to win not fear to lose - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he wants the team to play with a "hunger to win" and not "a fear to lose" as he prepares for his first match in charge of the Three Lions on Friday.

Christchurch's The Strip in pictures from 2000
Christchurch's The Strip has been brought to life in a digital collection of photographs from 2000.

Super Rugby Pacific: How confusing were the ‘superhero’ jerseys?
There should be less confusion for rugby fans this weekend as Kiwi teams ditch the Marvel Jerseys and revert to their usual clobber. Which is a relief.

Former All Blacks great joins ownership of Major League Rugby club
Ma’a Nonu, who played for the San Diego Legion for five years, has become a part-owner in the club.

Southland elections: Councillors frank about ‘challenging’ role
Southland councillors have highlighted a “challenging” term in office with many undecided about the October election.

The Warehouse Group reports $11.8m profit as sales decline slows
Retailer cuts costs and improves cash position amid ongoing challenges.

Maths teacher, Local Hero of the Year winner’s message to students and parents
Subash Chandar K runs a YouTube channel helping students get through NCEA.

New Zealand magic act Laser Kiwi dazzles Penn & Teller
Wellington-based performance trio Laser Kiwi have successfully fooled magicians Penn & Teller during an appearance on their television show.

4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes south of Seddon
The earthquake had a depth of 9km, and was recorded as having strong shaking by GeoNet.

Funeral director pleads not guilty to charges related to improper handling of human remains
Waikumete Cemetery, New Zealand’s largest burial ground, is at the centre of a criminal case after a second funeral director was charged with improperly handling human remains.

New appeal over missing Feilding man Stephen Ryan after two years
Stephen Ryan was last seen at an address in Feilding in March 2023.

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake shakes Marlborough
The 11km-deep tremor caused "strong" shaking near the town of Seddon.

'A force of nature' - tribute to 'maverick' Jordan
BBC Sport's tribute to Eddie Jordan, the flamboyant deal-maker of Formula 1 who has died aged 76.