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'Respect the people': Fiji coalition clash over Rabuka's fast-tracked constitutional referendum
Cracks are starting to show within Sitiveni Rabuka's coalition government ahead of a looming general election and a potential national referendum.

National unveils 47-point small business plan
The promises include a new 'tell government once' service, faster disputes processing, and a minimum support threshold for collective bargaining.

Vicarius launches ScriptAI for faster vulnerability fixes
Security teams could cut vulnerability repair times to under an hour as Vicarius adds AI-generated scripts to its vRx platform.

Fire near Queenstown surges to cover 1200 hectares as winds fuel flames
A bush fire on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, near Queenstown, has surged to cover 1200 hectares as winds fuel the flames.

Black Ferns recall Matatu captain for France tests
Coach Whitney Hansen has made a few changes to the squad that featured during the recent northern tour.

EatClub dining discount app launches with more than 250 venues signed up
Eight Michelin-starred venues are among more than 250 signed up to the app.

Aid versus Defence: parties clash on foreign policy spending priorities
But both the major parties in New Zealand say they will prioritise the Pacific.

David Tamihere will not face a retrial over the murders of Heidi Paakkonen and Urban Höglin
David Tamihere had his convictions for the 1989 killings quashed this year.

‘Everyone is upset today’: Argentina farewells football icon
Argentina is girding itself for the once-unimaginable prospect of a national team without football great Lionel Messi.

Explainer: What is the 'purple vote' and why is it shrinking?
Explainer - What is the purple vote, and why might it tip how the election will go?

Cycode launches workstation protection for developers
Malicious packages can now be blocked before they reach developers' machines, as supply chain attacks shift into AI-assisted coding workflows.

Security guard who stole petrol and stayed in NZ unlawfully loses licence
Gurleen Bahia allegedly committed nine petrol station drive-offs and remained in New Zealand on an expired visa, police told the licensing authority.

Ransomware attacks hit yearly high in August, says NCC Group
August saw ransomware activity hit a 2025 high, with 1,073 attacks logged as businesses in North America and Europe bore the brunt.

Gurucul launches AI risk & response for enterprises
The new tool lets security teams spot shadow AI use and risky autonomous agents before they expose sensitive data or critical systems.

Dashlane expands SIEM integrations with browser telemetry
The move aims to close a browser visibility gap, giving security teams earlier warning of risky logins and phishing without another console.

SailPoint adds cloud identity tools & IdentityIQ 9.0
Large enterprises could get faster access reviews and tighter compliance checks as SailPoint updates its cloud platform and IdentityIQ 9.0.

David Tamihere will not face a retrial over the murders of Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Höglin
Tamihere had his convictions for the murder of two Swedish backpackers quashed earlier this year.

Lake Wakatipu bush fire has grown, firefighters expect further increase due to weather
The blaze, which has been burning since Tuesday morning, was not contained or controlled when firefighters suspended operations on Tuesday night.

Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services
Compromise of 3 domain registries allows hackers to walk off with unauthorized certs.

Phillip Beale makes sudden plea at trial over mother Joan Beale’s Papatoetoe murder
After a Crown lawyer took Phillip Beale through photos of blood spattered through the house he shared with his elderly mum, and her injuries, the man stopped the trial and pleaded guilty.

One of my favorite PC-building tools is down to $28 for Prime Day
Look, a good electronic screwdriver set is useful in any household. But if your household is the kind that likes to roll up its collective sleeves and dive deep into the bones of DIY desktop computers, a good electronic screwdriver set is downright necessary. Good news! You can grab a...