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Exclusive: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks
Rob Demain warns that cyber campaigns on critical infrastructure are demanding behaviour-led defence over compliance.

NASA wants to use CapFrameX to measure FPS in its flight simulator
After giving us such incredible innovations like pens that write upside down and ice cream that tastes bad (and a pretty huge portion of modern technology), NASA is looking earthside for its next breakthrough. Okay, “breakthrough” might be vainglorious for a computer benchmarking tool. I’m burying the lede here: NASA...

Wunmi Mosaku's rise from Manchester estate to Oscar nomination
Actress Wunmi Mosaku is nominated for an Oscar for her role as Annie in the vampire horror Sinners.

Vampire film Sinners breaks Oscar nominations record
The horror is up for 16 awards - setting a new record for the most Oscar nominations for a single film.

Ocean views, and a space for Granddad in this restored and updated vintage home
A century ago there were stables on this site, now it commands one of the finest views on Napier’s bougee Bluff Hill.

Victims of vicious dog attack call for stronger laws after owner’s no-show at court
German couple, aged 74 and 80, were attacked in an Auckland reserve on January 12 last year.

France's Navy intercepts an oil tanker in the Mediterranean sailing from Russia

Germany expels Russian embassy staffer over links to Russian spy

'Last plane to leave Tehran': Mossad's final Iran chief Eliezer Tsafrir dies at 92

Get Samsung’s 27-inch 1440p 200Hz gaming monitor for $160 today
Have you been waiting patiently for the chance to grab a fast 1440p gaming monitor for well under $200? Your patience is about to pay off! This is the deal you’ve been waiting for: Samsung’s Odyssey G5 is now 36% off on Amazon, bringing it down to just $160. This...

This Windows 11 Pro mini PC with 32GB RAM is only $420 right now
You don’t always need a laptop to get the job done, and you most definitely don’t need a massive desktop PC. Instead, the Acemagic M1 mini PC is more than enough if you just need a decent machine for day-to-day tasks in your home office that won’t break the bank....

Ugreen Revodok Pro USB-C hub is now $14 on Amazon (30% off)
Modern laptops may be fantastic with their powerful specs, slim profiles, and lightweight builds. The only downside? They lack ports! If that’s one of your biggest gripes with your own laptop, then what you need is a good USB hub. Right now, Amazon is selling this Ugreen Revodok Pro USB-C...

‘You’re not in trouble, you’re done’: What it’s like to face the Australian Open champion
James Duckworth agreed post-match to offer insights to this masthead about what it is like to go toe-to-toe with Jannik Sinner.

Windows 7 and Vista return! Thank this modder’s ready-to-install ISOs
Windows 11’s track record hasn’t been great. Every update seems to cause all kinds of problems, which is why many users would revert to a previous version if they can. Fortunately, it’s now easier than ever to do, as one Windows enthusiast has restored two classic versions—Windows 7 and Windows...

Streaming prices are absurd. This app could be the answer
If you want to avoid cable-like prices for streaming TV, the best way is to aggressively cycle through different subscriptions. A new app called StreamWolf makes that process simpler. StreamWolf provides an overview of all your streaming subscriptions, shows you the total cost, and lets you cancel (or reactivate) individual services...

Trump is reshaping the world. New Zealand’s best response is keeping its head down
“To be fair, President Trump mentioned Greenland in his first term. It was strategic real estate,” says Todd Muller.

Germany expels a Russian diplomat after a suspect is arrested in an espionage case

Société Générale shares rise after announcement of 1,800 job cuts

Oscars 2026: Nominees list in full
This year's list of Oscar nominees includes One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet.

I love AI. But the more I use it, the more I hate it
Artificial intelligence, like Mondays, is becoming universally disliked—so much so that I feel redundant writing about how much I’ve grown to hate it lately. And yet, I find myself using it more and more. AI is great for things like quick and dirty concept art, as a design companion for bouncing...