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GCSB admits need for improvement over foreign hacking threats against MPs
The spy agency reviewed its processes after MPs felt let down.

'Balanced and agile': How much are councils and government departments using AI?
'The fear that AI could control the government is understandable.'

NZ spent $113m helping build and use US military satellites
New Zealand has relied for 12 years on the Wideband Global Satellite Communications web.

Spy agency watchdog assessing GCSB’s response to China group's hack of former MPs
The Inspector-General is expected to be briefed by the GCSB in the coming days.

Security guards attack teen caught tagging at Viaduct
The guards resorted to violence, then lied to the police about what happened.

Man convicted after passing off wife's cooking as biohazard
Man sparked terrorism hoax by sending 'pale yellow liquid' to debt collectors.

Audrey Young: Luxon executes delicate diplomatic dance over China hacking case
OPINION: The situation demanded some delicate diplomacy from Christopher Luxon.

Chinese hackers stole MPs' data, spies confirm; Govt says no sanctions
The Chinese ambassador has been called in by Foreign Minister Winston Peters.

New Lynn terror attack hearing: Lawyer asks why were police outside in carpark?
The Islamic State supporter stabbed several shoppers at an Auckland supermarket in 2021.

GCSB unit reveals number of cyberattacks on ‘nationally significant organisations’
State actors and professional thieves in the mix.

Death penalty sentence possible for imprisoned Ahmed Zaoui
Lawyer Deborah Manning said Zaoui is being held in 'overcrowded' and 'harsh' prison.

Hipkins to battle on as Labour leader as Little departs
Meanwhile, Luxon presided over a celebratory caucus meeting.

Election 2023: Foreign interference warning as security spend jumps by $1m
The PM believes candidates are more at risk of foreign interference in this election.

China's hacker attack on US tech raises fears for NZ data security
A China-linked hack of the US government cloud has government agencies concerned.

China, Iran and Russia conducting foreign interference in NZ - report
Competition between states was becoming more acute, according to the report.

Opinion: NZ security strategy a 'turning point' for the country
The latest security advice shows distance and size won't protect NZ from terrorists.

Security and economy on agenda, as top EU diplomat visits NZ
Stefano Sannino flew into Wellington last week to talk security.

Secret cyber security shake-up: Little confirms, defends plan after protest letter
Cert NZ will be mashed into the GCSB.

PM unconvinced as review finds intelligence committee lacks independence
The relevant act currently requires the committee to be chaired by the Prime Minister.

Soldier accused of spying: Hearing to restart in closed court after year-long delay
Soldier facing 17 charges of espionage and attempting to commit espionage.

Revealed: Three local terror plots foiled; foreign interference rising, spies told
The interference included harassing ethnic communities who speak out against other govts.