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How NZ's top 3 telcos are protecting Kiwis from cyber threats

Following the data breach of nearly 10 million Optus customers, 1News spoke to Vodafone, Spark and 2degrees about how they keep Kiwis' data safe.

Technology •3:25pm

NZ Govt calls on Optus to foot bill for new passports after breach

The Minister for Internal Affairs, Jan Tinetti, says the company needs to do what's right by consumers.

Technology •3:13pm

Analysis: Valiant first effort shows this could be Breakers' year

The Breakers put up a courageous performance in their first match of the season showing why they could be back to their best form, Shontelle Matano writes.

Australia •11:09am

Optus hacker hid ID in Australian privacy breach - police

The government blames lax cybersecurity at Optus, the nation's second-largest carrier, for the theft of 10 million customers’ personal information.

Australia •Sat, Oct 1

Weed killer detected in Australian's urine

Scientists also found levels in most of the New Zealand farmers tested were higher than reported levels in South America, Europe and North America.

Australia •Fri, Sep 30

Australia's Covid isolation rules scrapped

People with Covid will no longer be subject to a five-day stay-at-home order.

Covid 19 •Fri, Sep 30

Koalas at risk of extinction, experts warn

Over the past two decades, koala populations have nearly halved because of urban expansion, loss of habitat, disease and climate change.

Australia •Fri, Sep 30

Aussie man with distinctive 'beast' facial tattoo wanted by police

A post highlighting the wanted man from Australian police has taken social media by storm due to his choice of ink.

Crime And Justice •Thu, Sep 29

Bowie lyrics sold to Australian museum for $387,000

"We got carried away and paid too much," owner and founder of Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art, David Walsh, said.

Music •Thu, Sep 29

Opinion: It’s time for Optus to cough up the cash for NZ victims

1News is aware of at least 10 New Zealand passports exposed in the breach.

Australia •Wed, Sep 28

WA babysitter jailed for 18 years for sexual abuse of young girls

Jareth Harries-Markham's youngest victim was aged just eight months.

Crime And Justice •Wed, Sep 28

Kiwis likely caught up in significant Australian data breach

The alleged hacker has previously threatened to release the information of 10,000 Optus customers each day.

Australia •Tue, Sep 27

Roller coaster hits, critically injures woman at Melbourne show

Police believe the woman walked onto the tracks of the ride to retrieve her phone.

Accidents •Tue, Sep 27

Australian woman had 'premonition' before chipper death

Murder-accused Sharon Graham had a premonition about a "terrible accident" three weeks before Bruce Saunders was found dead in a woodchipper.

Australia •Mon, Sep 26

All Blacks' discipline leads them to commanding win over Australia

The All Blacks defeated the Wallabies 40-14.

All Blacks •Sat, Sep 24

Australia renews republic debate after Queen's death

"The head of state of this country should be chosen by the people, for the people and from the people," Greens leader Adam Bandt said.

Australia •Fri, Sep 23

Optus cyber attack affects millions in Australia

Chief executive Kelly Bayer says it's not known how many customers are affected, but 9.8 million people is the "worst case scenario".

Australia •Fri, Sep 23

Australia remembers Queen Elizabeth as tireless servant

Almost 700 dignitaries, including former prime ministers, gathered at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday for a national memorial service.

Queen Elizabeth II 1926 2022 •Thu, Sep 22

Majority of 230 whales stranded on beach in Tasmania die

Exposed conditions on Ocean Beach contributed to the high death rate.

Australia •Thu, Sep 22

'Disturbing' racism claims spark Aussie Rules investigation

A former Hawthorn player alleges he was told by the AFL club's then coach Alastair Clarkson to terminate his partner's pregnancy and abandon his family.

Australia •Wed, Sep 21

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Latest Stories

How NZ's top 3 telcos are protecting Kiwis from cyber threats

NZ Govt calls on Optus to foot bill for new passports after breach

Analysis: Valiant first effort shows this could be Breakers' year

Optus hacker hid ID in Australian privacy breach - police

Weed killer detected in Australian's urine

Australia's Covid isolation rules scrapped

Koalas at risk of extinction, experts warn

Aussie man with distinctive 'beast' facial tattoo wanted by police

Bowie lyrics sold to Australian museum for $387,000

Opinion: It’s time for Optus to cough up the cash for NZ victims

WA babysitter jailed for 18 years for sexual abuse of young girls

Kiwis likely caught up in significant Australian data breach

Roller coaster hits, critically injures woman at Melbourne show

Australian woman had 'premonition' before chipper death

All Blacks' discipline leads them to commanding win over Australia

Australia renews republic debate after Queen's death

Optus cyber attack affects millions in Australia

Australia remembers Queen Elizabeth as tireless servant

Majority of 230 whales stranded on beach in Tasmania die

'Disturbing' racism claims spark Aussie Rules investigation

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