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hCaptcha report finds most residential proxy use fuels cybercrime
hCaptcha reveals up to 95% of traffic on residential proxy networks fuels cybercrime, exposing flaws in current online security measures.

Accountants call for capital gains tax
A group representing more than 3000 accountants has called for a rethink of the tax system, including the introduction of a capital gains tax.

MMA star Conor McGregor loses appeal over rape damages case
McGregor had been ordered to pay case costs, estimated at around $2.9m.

The National Distillery Company: Gold medals help decorated Napier distillery amid tough trading
'It does help the brand and helps reward our distillers.'

Waikato tourism sector shows growth and resilience, celebrates events funding
The news comes after several recent funding announcements.

Adding a second business is like having a second child, both need your attention
If you’re running two businesses at the same time, creating separation is key or you will overtax your brain, says leadership coach Josie Askin.

Will Auckland's Sky World ever be returned to its former glory?
Sky World in Auckland has been in a state of limbo for several years with most shop owners moving out by 2021.

Increase in pressure on household budgets across New Zealand as consumers cut back on discretionary spending
About 478,000 New Zealanders are behind on their payments.

‘They tied the train down’ - it was August 1, 1975 and Canterbury was hit by something it hasn’t seen since
It was a nor’wester like no other - August 1, 1975 remains the windiest day Christchurch has ever experienced.

Why are there still ‘gremlins’ in the mobile alert system?
“We’ve had late alerts, multiple alerts, some alerts that haven’t come through,” Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell said.

New district court case review hearing guidelines to help trials stay on schedule
The Minister for Courts says the guidelines will improve court efficiency by providing a clear process for reviewing evidence and resolving issues before trial.

New Zealand’s unluckiest pacer Hawkeye Pierce finally drawn to show his best at Alexandra Park
Luckless pacer finally gets the draw to show his real worth at Alexandra Park tonight.

China hits back at FBI director's 'groundless assertions' in Wellington
Kash Patel said the new office would counter China's influence in the Pacific, a claim the New Zealand government said never came up in talks.

Tolaga Bay marae 'preparing people's minds' for moving their wharenui
The whanau of Hinemaurea were thinking of relocating to safer ground before Cyclone Gabrielle.

Frustration grows over smoking and vaping at Rotorua Hospital entrance
Despite smokefree signs, smoking and vaping are common at Rotorua Hospital's entrance.

'Really, really well off people' needing help with problem debt
The agency representing the country's financial mentors is calling for tighter rules to stop some 'unscrupulous debt collectors' acting unethically.

Scientists urge coalition not to weaken methane target
Climate scientists have urged the Climate Change Minister to not weaken the country's methane target, after a landmark ruling out of the UN's highest court.

Kerikeri's world-class events facility, the Turner Centre, turns 20
The Turner Centre is unusual in that it was planned and paid for by locals, not the council or government.

Warriors suffer fresh injury blow with fourth player ruled out of Dolphins clash
Te Maire Martin will start for the first time in 2025 after injuries rocked Andrew Webster’s side in last week’s miserable loss to the Titans.

‘A renaissance’: Why NZ Rugby is bullish about the future of the NPC
The doom and gloom that’s hung over the NPC in recent years has seemingly lifted, but there’s still critical work to be done.

The racist backlash against Air NZ’s new CEO
Opinion: When Air New Zealand announced Greg Foran’s replacement, a Kiwi-Indian, the internet couldn’t handle it.