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Farmers hopeful for cattle river grazing renewals
But conservation groups have long opposed the practice of allowing cattle in the braided river valleys.

Spring hits heat and rain records in many parts of country - NIWA
Spring 2024 was one of the warmest on record, new NIWA climate summary figures show.

Crate Day drivers warned - Stay away from bird nests
A conservation group is worried about four-wheel drivers travelling up the Waimakariri River, where endangered black-fronted terns are nesting.

Another son of NZ Sevens great Eric Rush set for world series debut
The ex-Blues loose forward has followed his elder brother into the All Blacks Sevens and has been called up for the Cape Town tournament.

Children endangered by dirt bike riders on footpaths in Kapiti-Mana, police say
Dangerous use of dirt bikes on footpaths and through parks has led to the endangerment of pedestrians, including children, police say.

LearnUpon appoints Fiona Sweeney as APAC Director
LearnUpon has appointed Fiona Sweeney as the new Director for the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring its commitment to enhancing market presence in Australia.

The Chinese hack that has Australia on high alert
A notorious Chinese hacking group has stolen a vast amount of Americans’ metadata, and Australian officials are worried.

Trade Minister Todd McClay to shoulder blame if no India free trade agreement by end of term
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has promised to secure a deal in the next two years.

New study highlights challenges in ITDR adoption by firms
A Quest Software study reveals 84% of firms engaging in Identity Threat Detection and Response see benefits, despite facing significant implementation challenges.

Couchbase unveils Capella AI Services for streamlining AI
Couchbase has unveiled Capella AI Services, enhancing its database-as-a-service platform to streamline the development and deployment of AI applications.

The challenges and controversies of crowd counting: What you need to know
Explainer - Estimates of hikoi attendees ranged from more than 100,000 to fewer than 30,000. We look at the challenges and controversies of crowd counting.

Neil Finn, Pita Sharples receive NZ's highest arts honour
Ta Pita Sharples and Neil Finn have each received the Arts Foundations Icon Award Whakamana Hiranga for 2024 - for their lifetime achievements and mark on the arts.

Wellington Water aiming to install 135,000 meters within next six years
The region's water use is higher than Auckland's - and almost twice that allowed in the UK and Copenhagen.

$11m RSA site to be developed after sitting empty for nearly three years
The site was bought in 2022 with the intention of it serving as a new courthouse, but an investigation found it would need significant investment.

Striking the balance between risk and growth for small businesses
Getting the balance right between risk and growth is at the heart of any successful small business.

Immigration NZ helps bring down visa fraud operation in Thailand
The visas were intended for people living in rural Thailand who were planning to work in New Zealand.

Black Caps stick with same eleven for second Test
There is still no place for opening batter Will Young, who was the player of the series on the recent tour of India.

Experts warn of AI-driven scams mimicking familiar voices
Experts warn that AI technology is making scams more sophisticated, with deepfakes and vishing threatening personal information and finances.

NetApp report reveals evolving cyber threats & solutions
NetApp has released a report revealing that over 54% of organisations faced cyberattacks, underscoring urgent needs for better data management strategies.

AWS unveils new service for managing security incidents
AWS has launched its Security Incident Response service to help organisations swiftly manage security events like data breaches and ransomware attacks.