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Google unveils end-to-end messages for Gmail. Only thing is: It’s not true E2EE.
Yes, encryption/decryption occurs on end-user devices, but there's a catch.

What Red Bull told Liam Lawson’s replacement
Liam Lawson’s brutal demotion meant the hot seat went to Japan’s Yuki Tsunoda, who has opened up on the huge pressure to succeed where the Kiwi failed.

Police speaking to more people, executing search warrants in Christchurch homicide
Police are speaking to more people in the murder of Tyrone Munns who was killed at a social housing complex last month. A man was charged with his murder last week.

Toilet talks stall: Cemetery loos divide Ashburton council
The decision on where to put new public toilets in the Ashburton Cemetery is on hold after a hung vote.

IAG insurance face civil action after overcharging customers about $35m
The insurance company self-reported the issues where it overcharged over 269,000 customers about $35m.

Mid-sized law firms expand AI usage & flexible pricing
Clio's 2025 report reveals a dramatic rise in AI adoption among mid-sized law firms, with 93% adopting the technology to boost efficiency and quality.

Cost of Lower Hutt's Riverlink project doubles to $1.5 billion
Big roadworks on State Highway 2 through Lower Hutt, called Riverlink, are going to cost more than twice as much as originally said.

NZX opens down nearly 1% after Trump tariffs
The New Zealand stock market has opened down after a massive sell-off on Wall Street overnight as tariffs spark recession fears in the United States.

Westcon-Comstor becomes first AWS distributor in Vietnam
Westcon-Comstor has been named the first authorised distributor for Amazon Web Services in Vietnam, expanding its cloud services reach across Asia-Pacific.

Surprise European nation emerges as frontrunner to host 2035 Rugby World Cup
Following tournaments in Australia and the US, World Rugby is eager to take the RWC back to Europe.

‘Kick in the guts’: Homeowners’ fight over cyclone-hit property rates
Landowners whose homes were submerged by Cyclone Gabrielle say it’s unfair to force them to pay the exact same rates as they were before the destruction.

Blenheim man pleads guilty to murdering his mother
The woman was found dead at her home three days after she was killed.

Former Environment Canterbury chairperson blasts councillors for ‘acting like emus’
Peter Scott says his regional council colleagues are “wasting money” by allowing staff to continue planning work in the face of legislative change.

Hurunui council proposes 3.31% rates rise
North Canterbury ratepayers can expect some of the lowest rate rises in the country.

Police search homes after man's arrest over Christchurch murder
Police have seached properties in two Christchurch suburbs after the death of Tyrone Munns.

TP report shows Gen Z prefer interactive communication
A new report from TP's Business Insights reveals the evolving communication preferences of Generation Z, highlighting their need for human interaction despite rising digitalisation.

Synology launches AI Wi-Fi camera for Australia & NZ
Synology has launched the CC400W, its inaugural AI Wi-Fi camera, introducing a new era of smart surveillance for businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

FMA takes case against IAG for overcharging consumers
The Financial Markets Authority has started legal action against insurance giant IAG for overcharging consumers.

Nearly 1000 bales of hay stolen in single day
Police are investigating the theft of hundreds of bales of hay worth thousands of dollars in Taranaki.

'Kick in the guts': Homeowners' fight over cyclone-hit property rates
Landowners whose homes were submerged by Cyclone Gabrielle say it is unfair to force them to pay the exact same rates as they were before the destruction.