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Flooding closes State Highway 1 in Far North, rain warnings in place
NZTA is warning motorists there are no alternative routes to Te Paki or to the cape

John Cleese took LSD at 65 to see ‘what it was all about’
He tried the hallucinogen in 2005 and said he was amazed by the mind's 'fertility'.

Paul Pogba, looking to return after doping ban, in talks with DC United
Pogba, a 6-foot-3 central midfielder, is also believed to be exploring opportunities in Europe and the Middle East. He is expected to decide in the coming weeks.

Complaint made about dangerous driving shortly before fatal crash
Police say a woman called to report a RAV4 cutting corners and crossing the centre line on State Highway 47.

June opening for Manawatu Tararua Highway confirmed
Commuters, truckers and the curious alike can start planning their first trek over Te Ahu a Turanga, with the new highway to open to the public in June.

Person seriously injured after car fire inside of shed at wreckers yard in Napier
Fire and Emergency said the fire was now extinguished and three fire trucks and one support vehicle remained onsite.

Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow
Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.

Hurdle using AI to transform diagnostic innovation
Hurdle uses an AI platform to speed up diagnostics development, tackling inefficiencies and enabling quicker, scalable precision medicine solutions.

Kinetics Group expands IT services with OutSource merger
Kinetics has integrated OutSource IT, boosting managed IT service capabilities to better serve NZ businesses amidst rising demand for cloud and cybersecurity.

NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking
NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.

The cause of the milky stream at Guthrie Park
'The repair was completed on Monday afternoon by a Hastings council contractor.'

Watch: Black Ferns Sevens star’s try nominated for best of the year
A record-breaking try from Michaela Brake is up for World Rugby's Sevens try of the year.

One hospitalised after workshop blaze in Napier
A person was taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a wrecker’s yard in the Onekawa industrial area.

Shotgun and ammunition seized after police stop van with false plates in Manurewa
The driver and passenger were both placed under arrest.

DHL lifts suspension of high-value deliveries to US
The delivery giant is resuming deliveries worth more than $800 after negotiating "adjustments" to customs rules.

Netskope One upgrades boost AI data protection & visibility
Netskope enhances its Netskope One platform to boost AI security, expanding data management and safeguarding private apps amid rising AI adoption in enterprises.

APAC CIOs face cyber threats despite rising security spend
Over half of APAC CIOs find security patch systems too complex as 91% report cybersecurity incidents despite increased spending, revealing critical gaps.

Varonis unveils AI Shield to defend sensitive data in real time
Varonis unveils AI Shield to protect sensitive data by continuously monitoring and managing AI access, preventing exposures in real time without user setup.

Agentic AI raises concerns over enterprise risks & value
Dan French of Consider Solutions warns that Agentic AI's risks may outweigh benefits as enterprises rush to adopt autonomous systems amid ongoing scepticism.

'James and Isey' star James Cross dies aged 68
James Cross - Northland identity and co-star of one of New Zealand's most successful documentary movies of all time - has died aged 68.