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Tenable launches free CyberAgents Exchange for AI security
Security teams can now reuse and share AI cyber tools in one free, vendor-neutral marketplace, as Tenable seeks to curb duplication and lock-in.

Luxury cars, homes among $10m in assets frozen in meth probe
Luxury vehicles, properties and jewellery have been restrained following an investigation into an alleged attempt to import more than half a tonne of methamphetamine.

New FMA chair appointed as regulator faces workplace probe
Appointment comes as financial regulator undergoes independent investigation into workplace conduct and culture

Powerlifter spotter declares ‘I’m a racist’ after sabotaging record attempt
Police have started an investigation into hateful social media comments following an incident in which an assistant “intentionally” hindered an attempt.

Elisity launches CLI for customer-run AI security agents
Customers can now run their own AI agents against Elisity's platform to continuously verify Zero Trust policies and spot drift faster.

AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.

Boy, 6, and stepmother drowned after boat capsized on notorious river bar
A young boy and his stepmother died after the boat they were travelling on capsized while attempting to cross the Patea River Bar.

Nine new secondary school subjects announced by government
The new subjects would be made available for year 12 and 13 students from 2029.

New Caledonia's new president unveils cabinet portfolios
Milakulo Tukumuli, 42, announced his cabinet line-up on Wednesday, following his election by the French Pacific territory's Congress less than a week ago.

Have your say on the All Blacks team to play the Stormers and the SA tour
Join rugby writers Richard Knowler and Robert van Royen to discuss all things All Blacks.

East Coast farmers push back against pines in return to livestock farming
Two farmers are transforming a forest planted near Gisborne on an original sheep and beef farm four years ago back into a livestock farm.

Bougainville and Papua New Guinea decide on date for referendum result to be tabled
The Bougainville independence referendum result will be tabled in Papua New Guinea's national parliament on 27 August.

Community tip-off about man’s behaviour leads to arrest over child sex abuse material
Police say more charges are expected after investigators analysed tens of thousands of images.

Beauty products, laptop and weapons seized in Wellington retail cases
A woman accused of stealing more than $750 worth of beauty products and candles, and a man allegedly caught shoplifting while carrying weapons, are among three prolific retail offenders arrested by Hutt Valley Police.

Black ice closes SH3 for hours in Manawatu
State Highway 3 between Ashhurst and Woodville remains closed after a vehicle slid on ice and crashed into a barrier.

New Zealand has ended greyhound racing. Now it has to manage the aftermath
New York Times: About 1000 people will be directly affected by the ban.

City Rail Link opening date officially revealed - but billboards got in first
Auckland Transport's Stacey van der Putten says the billboard blunder is a "bummer" but at least it happened on the day of the official announcement.

Where the big freeze hit hardest on New Zealand’s coldest morning of the year
The race nobody wanted to win has been decided, with Mt Cook Airport claiming the honour of being New Zealand’s coldest place on one of the chilliest mornings of 2026.

New primary industry ventures revealed for foreign investors in New Zealand
Tens of billions of dollars of foreign capital entered New Zealand last year, led by forestry.

Auckland's coldest day in five years as power use hits another record
Transpower says another record demand for electricity has been set as cold weather grips the country.