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Major Australian bank raises alarm bell on cyber 'warfare': Claims 'entire community is at risk'
NZ's major banks are all Australian-owned - and the 'big four' across the Tasman say they are under constant cyber-attack that is costing consumers billions.

Family ‘traumatised’ after being left stuck in Sky Tower lift
A family was left stuck in the 328-metre tower’s lift for nearly an hour.

Police seek witnesses after teen on bus assaulted with metal rod
The teen suffered severe facial injuries, including three missing teeth and a further three teeth that were later found to be damaged.

Live: Central Pulse eye return to top of ANZ Premiership ladder
A win over the Southern Steel in Invercargill on Monday night will put the Pulse in prime position with three rounds to go.

Pilot programme to tackle challenges Kiwi families face over winter
Partnership behind Manaaki Ora – Winter Wellness programme hopes to be able to extend it to reach more families next year.

Teens attempt to steal car with young family inside
Waikato police were kept busy as teens ran amok during the long weekend, the youngest detainee was only 11.

Historic win for far right in French first-round vote
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party scored historic gains to win the first round of France's parliamentary election.

Interactive Auckland sculpture invites people to learn waiata, make artwork 'sing'
The sculpture, Waimahara, was first unveiled in an incomplete state in December as part of an $11 million facelift for the troubled Myers Park.

'Like walking into Paddington Bear's world'
Karen Jankel, the daughter of Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond, shows BBC London around a new attraction.

Justice officials investigate another courthouse attack on a lawyer
It's prompted the Law Society to make a plea for increased safety measures in courthouses nationwide.

China makes history with installation of record-breaking wind turbine in open waters: 'It makes you wonder how big they will get'

WestJet's union ends strike after reaching deal with carrier

Tropical Atlantic Comes Alive; Beryl still a very dangerous Cat. 4 hurricane as Tropical Storm Chris forms off Mexican coast

Subdivision overflow floods Wanaka home
A Wanaka couple do not know where to begin with the clean-up at their flood-damaged home.

Glastonbury Festival clean-up under way
Thousands of volunteers have spent Monday morning clearing up Glastonbury Festival site.

Kiwi cheesemakers win big at 128-year-old International Cheese and Dairy Awards
More than 5500 producers from over 50 countries entered, with NZ cheesemakers taking home 27 medals and two trophies.

Asbestos removed from Timaru CBD buildings
Work to remove asbestos from a row of buildings in Timaru’s CBD has been completed, with the next stage of a plan to demolish them now under review.

Wellington flights cancelled due to heavy rain, high winds
Nine flights in and out of Wellington have been cancelled and several others delayed as heavy rain and strong winds continue around the country.

Open-ocean project approved to trial new technologies to farm finfish in Tasman Bay
An open ocean project to trial new technologies for farming finfish has been granted consent to go ahead in Tasman Bay, near D'Urville Island.

Exclusive: DataStax thrives with AI-driven customer success
DataStax's Warren Schilpzand has discussed leveraging AI for customer success, highlighting projects with Priceline, Macquarie Bank, and APAC market growth.

Granny flat rule changes: The gritty detail, explained
What exactly is being proposed, and how easy will it actually be to build a self-contained dwelling in the backyard? Auckland University's Bill McKay has the answers.

Japan launches advanced Earth-observing satellite on 3rd flight of H3 rocket

Australia appoints second woman governor-general in 123 years to represent British monarch

Japan’s Mount Fuji implements tourist tax in response to overcrowding concerns