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Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware affects most servers on planet Earth
Critical flaw in EDK2 allows attackers to execute code early in the boot process.

Horizon3 links NodeZero findings with Cortex XSOAR
Security teams can now push attacker-validated weaknesses into existing response queues, helping them prioritise fixes and retest them after remediation.

Rabuka associate appointed as Fiji's new Attorney-General, third since coalition took office
Fiji's government says he "brings considerable legal and regional experience" as the country's new chief legal adviser following the aftermath of the former acting AG's explicit video saga.

Adventurer completes 400-mile expedition after losing contact with team
Ash Dykes is trying to complete six back-to-back expeditions in a variety of extreme environments.

‘I just like him on the field’: All Blacks coach gives Damian McKenzie keys to attack
Damian McKenzie will be back at No 10 as All Blacks prepare for the test against Scotland in Edinburgh next month.

Kiwi dad told of ex’s new relationship days before near-fatal attack on daughters
The disclosure of a mother’s new relationship served as the catalyst for a Kiwi father’s brutal, near-fatal assault on his two young daughters in Sweden, according to a new investigative report.

Long Covid sufferers being denied insurance over 'mental health' exclusions - lawyer
"These people are doing the right thing from the start," he said.

The little known discounts you can get on overdue student loans
A lawyer says he helped someone get a $100,000 discount through the scheme just yesterday.

Private radio gets cut price deal on frequencies for another 20 years
NZME has been offered another 20 years of its commercial radio frequencies for $11.2 million under a Crown deal.

Apple adds AI tools to Creator Studio in major update
Subscribers will get AI-assisted editing and drafting tools next month, as Apple expands Creator Studio with new features across six apps.

Australian firms urged to automate against AI cyberattacks
Many security teams still rely on manual processes, leaving them exposed as AI-driven attacks can move faster than they can investigate.

Norton launches Safe AI protections for chat tools
New protections in Norton 360 aim to stop AI chatbots from opening unsafe links, accessing files or carrying out unauthorised actions on devices.

Three masked men storm Wellington dairy with axes, hammer to steal till, owner says
Police deployed spikes on SH1 to catch the men, who crashed in an allegedly stolen car.

Health insurer ordered to pay customer after declining to cover ADHD diagnosis
The dispute arose after the man sought cover for a psychiatry appointment for an ADHD assessment, in which he was seen by two doctors with different registration statuses.

New North Shore charter school to use military-style discipline and training
Vanguard Prep School will cater for Years 7 to 10 students, combining small classes with physical training and military-style routines.

Thee masked men storm Wellington dairy with axes, hammer to steal till, owner says
Police deployed spikes on SH1 to catch the men, who crashed in an allegedly stolen car.

Agritech company Hectre opens $5 million research lab to tackle global fruit waste
Hectre is expanding its operations with the opening of a leading edge fruit quality research lab, which is expected to be transformative for the global industry.

Election live: Simeon Brown refuses to explain National's coalition costs as he demands Labour's
Meanwhile, MPs from both Labour and National say voters are bored of gang talk.

Police review into Tom Phillips documentary now expected by end of year
Police conceded a four-week timeframe to complete the review was "ambitious".

Cover Genius launches AI protection for chat commerce
Consumers using chat-based shopping tools can now be offered protection in-conversation, as Cover Genius targets trust concerns around AI-led purchases.