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Thousands of hacked TP-Link routers used in years-long account takeover attacks
The botnet is being skillfully used to launch "highly evasive" password-spraying attacks.

UN backs New Zealand's proposal to study effects of nuclear war
New Zealand and Ireland have proposed a scientific panel be set up to examine the effects of a nuclear war.

Negotiations stall over some crucial issues on final day of UN biodiversity summit in Colombia

Girl grabbed by driver in Hamilton 'shaken' but unharmed
Police are appealing for information after a motorist in Hamilton grabbed a girl's arm.

Power restored on North Shore after car hits power pole
One person remains in a critical condition and two others are in a moderate condition after a car collided with a power pole.

Teenager’s sexual assault claim against Harrods owner allegedly dismissed by police in 1995
Samantha-Jane Ramsay has since died, age 28, but family stand up for her “bravery and courage” again, decades on.

'We deserve the same': Million-dollar investment reverses years of under-funding
A Pacific community leader is lauding the improvement of parks in South Auckland.

A Wallaby in hiding, Rocky Elsom flees Ireland fearing extradition
The former Australian captain is fighting to clear his name after being sentenced to five years’ jail in France over his time in charge of a famous rugby club.

Arizona prosecutor investigating Trump for saying Cheney should face gunfire
Attorney General Kris Mayes says Trump might have violated state laws that prohibit death threats.

Country Life: Capturing greenhouse gases for farm feed
In a Rotorua lab scientists are cooking up plans to create stockfeed out of greenhouse gases captured from geothermal power stations

29 Nigerian children may be sentenced to death for protesting against cost-of-living crisis

UN agencies say entire population of Gaza at risk of death

Brazil's federal police charge 20 in connection with salt mine catastrophe in country's northeast

Australia, US slash limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water, but NZ staying put
There are "currently no plans to change" the existing limits, despite warnings the chemicals cause cancer, authorities say.

Waikato school board fires teacher for alleged serious misconduct, steps down
The Onewhero Area School parent representatives say they have been threatened and accused of racism over their decision.

Nuts! NY authorities euthanize Instagram squirrel star

Israel claims it killed one of Hamas’s last high-ranking members

Do humidifiers help sick kids sleep better, and are they safe?
When little ones are struggling with a cold or flu, it's difficult to help them get a good night's rest. Will a humidifer help? And is it safe?

From tired to jazzed up: Gisborne’s main street’s spring clean
Three local volunteers are facilitating a clean-up of Gisborne's main street on Sunday and the public are invited to join them

Watch: Black Caps batter admires his big six against India in Mumbai
Daryl Mitchell did it tough on the first day of the third test, but as he attacked in the final session, he made a big impression on himself.

Young Hamilton girl allegedly assaulted by man in silver van
Police are searching for a man after he allegedly grabbed a child’s arm on Friday morning.

Fake Video of Migrants Voting Was Russian Propaganda, US Says

Amazon stock pops after Q3 earnings beat

Another US oil refinery to vanish with Lyondell Houston plant closing

Ageing space probe deploys radio transmitter it hasn't used since 1981
Voyager 1 is now using a radio transmitter it hasn't relied on since 1981 to stay in contact with its team on Earth.

Flying Fijians name all local players for Scotland
No Europe-based player has been named in the Flying Fijians match-day squad to meet Scotland in Murrayfield on Sunday morning (NZ time).

One person in critical condition after car hits power pole
Four people were involved in the Auckland accident, while Remutaka Hill Rd was closed for a period on Saturday morning.

Israel kills senior Hamas leader as Gaza strikes leave over 50 dead

In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween

Spain flood deaths top 200, hopes fade for missing
The government has deployed another 500 troops to the stricken areas to bolster the 1200 already on site for search, rescue and logistics tasks.