[ad_1] The massive fire that devastated more than 3,500 hectares of trees and brush in Pūkaki highlights the need for a proactive approach to the problem of Scots pine in the area, says the mayor of the Mackenzie district. Graham Smith acknowledged that the district had a great job ahead …
Read More »GCSB ‘catches up’ on cyberattacks against NZX and other companies, says Andrew Little
[ad_1] The Government Communications Security Office is becoming aware of cyberattacks that have caused the NZX website to go down in the past five business days. GCSB Minister Andrew Little told Mike Hosking of Newstalk ZB that the stock market has been receiving advice from GCSB since Tuesday last week, …
Read More »China steps up ‘coercive diplomacy’ in past decade, new report reveals
[ad_1] Companies are cautioned to take into account the “higher risk” of doing business with China, as a new report finds New Zealand and Australia high on China’s international agenda. A new report from Australia’s Institute for Strategic Policy released Monday sheds light on the Chinese Communist Party’s “coercive diplomacy” …
Read More »See: Rocket Lab’s first launch since the failed mission
[ad_1] The video will play in Play now Don’t play automatically Never auto game “Can’t believe it’s not optical” is launched from the launch pad in Mahia. Video / Rocket Lab After several weather-related delays, Rocket Lab’s latest launch was successful, with liftoff at 3.05pm today. The second stage and …
Read More »Why News Websites Survived the Cyber Attacks That Wrecked the New Zealand Stock Exchange
[ad_1] For most of the past week, the NZX had to go on hiatus due to persistent cyberattacks. Similar attacks against news websites have been reported today. So how did they get out basically unscathed? The NZX stock exchange is a critical piece of the financial infrastructure, yet persistent cyberattacks …
Read More »No Rehabilitation, Little Appeal Chances for Christchurch Terrorist Jailed for Life Without Parole
[ad_1] There was a public celebration of the life sentence without parole for the Christchurch terrorist who admitted to murdering 51 people and attempting to murder 40 others. 29-year-old mass murderer and convicted terrorist Brenton Tarrant is still relatively young, which means he could well spend several decades in custody. …
Read More »Coronavirus: Government supports its response to Covid-19, but more may be needed
[ad_1] ANALYSIS: Four months ago, the idea of going down to Covid-19 alert level 2 while Covid-19 cases kept popping up would have sounded the alarm bells. New Zealand was nearing the end of a total lockdown, with health officials reporting between 13 and two new cases a day. Fast-forward …
Read More »The detail: Kiwis suffer from ‘digital exclusion’
[ad_1] The Detail is a daily news podcast produced for RNZ by Press room and is posted on Stuff with permission. Click on this link to subscribe to the podcast. We are all online now, right? Not really. The Citizens Advice Office has produced a report that reveals that a …
Read More »Revenge of the Indy 500: Kiwi Scott Dixon overtakes Takuma Sato, week after narrow loss in Indianapolis | 1 NEWS
[ad_1] New Zealander Scott Dixon and Takuma Sato repeated their 20-lap run from the Indianapolis 500 a week ago, with Dixon reversing the finishing order today by winning at World Wide Technology Raceway outside of St. Louis in the United States. Scott Dixon stops during the IndyCar race at World …
Read More »Cyberattacks on the stock market could affect many New Zealanders
[ad_1] Ongoing cyber attacks on the New Zealand Stock Exchange could affect all New Zealanders with a KiwiSaver account, says the head of a KiwiSaver provider. Photo: Supplied / NZX Simplicity CEO Sam Stubbs said cyber attacks could force investment schemes to close until normal service is resumed. The NZX …
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