The Government Communications Security Bureau may expand its ‘Project Cortex’ to sharing malware-disrupting technology with local internet service providers, according to Cabinet papers declassified by Prime Minister John Key. The project is described as countering advanced cyber threats and would see the communications-focused spy agency deliver advanced malware detection services to an undisclosed number of entities including government agencies and “organisations …

The annual deficit in New Zealand’s dealings with the rest of the world fell, in line with consensus forecasts, to 2.5 percent of gross domestic product in the year to June 30, hitting what economists expect will prove to be a cyclical lowpoint. Falling prices for key export commodities, especially dairy products, and a weaker New Zealand dollar are expected …

Restaurant Brands New Zealand, the nation’s largest fast-food operator, increased second quarter revenue 5.8 percent as it benefited from increased sales at its largest KFC fried chicken chain and ramped up expansion at its newest Car’s Jr burger chain. Sales rose to $108 million in the 16 weeks ended Sept. 8, from $102 million in the year earlier quarter, the …