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Langi Wallaby Aspirations
Langi Gleeson talks about his pending move to France and aspirations to wear the green & gold jersey as well as some roommate revelations.

Oranga Tamariki boss Chappie Te Kani resigns
Te Kani has decided to step down after more than three years in the role to focus on his health.

MLN - NZX ADVISER FIRM HANDLING FEE ON MARLIN GLOBAL WARRANTS
Marlin Global Limited (“Marlin” or “the Company”) would like to advise NZX Adviser Firms that it offers a brokerage handling fee in respect of the exercise of Marlin warrants (“MLNWG”)

Stuart Smith: Health plans must do what is best for New Zealanders
OPINION: Why would we want a bipartisan plan approach when Labour prefers a health system that prioritises bureaucracy over access to timely, quality healthcare?

THL - Preliminary Response to US Tariff Announcement
In response to a number of inbound inquiries, Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) acknowledges the new tariffs recently announced by the United States

Don't give younger kids drinks with artificial sweeteners, health advisers say
Drinks such as sugar-free squash are off the menu for young children, say health advisers.

Fifteen minutes isn't enough: Fixing the GP crisis
A crisis in primary health care is worsening and calls are increasing for some hospital funding to be diverted to GPs.

Dual boot vs. Virtualization: Which is best for running multiple operating systems?
Do you primarily use Windows 11 but want to have a quick look at a Linux distribution like Linux Mint? Well, booting from a live DVD or USB stick is a convenient solution. The advantage of this is that nothing needs to be installed, and your Windows configuration remains unchanged. When you remove the DVD or USB stick, your PC will restart normally into its installed operating system. Live system: Start Linux Mint from a USB stick or DVD to try it out without making any changes to your PC. IDG If you want to have the full Linux Mint experience, then a virtual computer is the way to go. A virtual computer behaves more or less like a real PC, allowing you to exchange data with the host system (usually your Windows computer) or other devices in the network. However, since virtual Windows or Linux guests are isolated from the host and network by default, it’s primarily suitable for software tests and surfing potentially dangerous websites. One major advantage is the ability to freeze the system and restore it to a previous backup with a single click. Another option is the parallel installation of two or more operating systems on a hard drive or SSD, otherwise known as multibooting. Installation: If Linux Mint is installed in parallel with Windows, select the desired system when booting. IDG Once you’ve booted up the PC, select the operating system in the boot manager. This lets you use Windows 11 and Linux Mint at the same time, allowing you to access stored data whether it’s on your local drive or a network share. For an in-depth look at how virtualization works, check out our guide here. Advantages and disadvantages of virtual PCs Virtualization technology has been a part of everyday life in company networks and data centers since the 2000s. It allows the number of dedicated computers to be reduced and the existing hardware to be optimally utilized. Many other virtual servers can run independently of each other on a host server, which ultimately saves energy and administration costs. For home users, desktop virtualization solutions offer a sophisticated way of testing different operating systems, using Linux under Windows or even Windows under Linux without a large PC base. The biggest advantage of virtualization is that you always have a clean guest system, no matter what you do with it. Ideally, your host system remains completely untouched in the event of accidents and infections in the virtual machine. You can also make changes to the settings within the virtual machine to your heart’s content. With one click, you can return to the original state. On a real PC, a major crash can result in costly repair work. That said, virtualization has its limits. Virtual PC: Whether live system or installation – Linux Mint runs isolated in a Virtualbox environment. IDG While virtualization environments can translate the commands of the guest operating system to CPUs and memory with little loss of speed, this is not so easy with other hardware components. The graphics performance is not sufficient for complex games, as the memory is usually limited to 128 MB in the virtualization software, even if much more is available. Advantages and disadvantages of multiboot With a multiboot setup–whether with a live system or a permanently installed operating system–you can take advantage of your PC’s resources. The processor, RAM, and graphics memory are available without restriction. The same goes for other hardware components such as the printer, webcam, and scanner. A multi-boot system can be used in combination with Windows 11 and Linux Mint, for example, if the installation of Windows 11 fails due to the lack of hardware requirements. It also allows you to divide different tasks, effectively keeping work and personal use separate on the same machine. However, the disadvantage here is the double administration effort.

Is whakapapa the answer to better health treatment?
A person's genetic information can help medical professionals carry out screening, diagnosing and treating patients more accurately.

Oranga Tamariki chief executive Chappie Te Kani resigns
Chappie Te Kani, who had been in the role since 2022, had been on medical leave since September, and it's understood he is leaving the role to focus on his health.

Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says
Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre.

Hospital's faulty pipe upgrade marked as complete, when it wasn't
Health New Zealand has admitted it marked an upgrade to faulty pipes at Auckland City Hospital as complete when in fact it was not.

Foxit PDF Editor 13 review: Ready for business
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Powerful editing, redaction, and AI-assisted tools Familiar, intuitive interface Integration with cloud storage and eSign Cons Some advanced features only available in Editor+ plan Our Verdict Foxit PDF Editor is a fantastic Acrobat alternative for business users who work regularly with PDF documents. It provides all the tools you need to edit content, protect sensitive information, and collaborate with other document stakeholders. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Editor’s note: This review was updated April 3, 2025 to reflect the most current features and pricing. Foxit is well known in business circles for its innovative PDF products and services. Its flagship PDF Editor is now available in two streamlined versions for individual users, business teams, and educational institutions: Foxit PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Editor+. Both include cloud storage and mobile access, while the Editor+ plan adds eSign and AI-powered tools. Read on to learn more, then see our roundup of the best PDF editors for comparison. Foxit PDF Editor design and features Foxit PDF Editor uses the familiar Office-style ribbon interface. A row of task-specific tabs—such as Convert, Edit, Comment, and Organize—runs across the top, and each tab reveals a contextual set of tools for that function. This keeps the layout streamlined and easy to navigate, particularly for users accustomed to Microsoft Office. Upon launching the app, you’re presented with a home dashboard that includes tool shortcuts for common workflows, a list of recently opened files, and access to your Foxit Cloud documents. This hub view also appears whenever you close an open document. Editing text within a PDF feels intuitive, much like working in a word processor. You select the Edit tab, click Edit Text, then click on the text block you want to modify. You can type directly into the document, remove or highlight text, and adjust fonts and formatting from the context-sensitive Format panel on the right. You can also resize or rotate individual text boxes by dragging their borders. Text editing remains box-based, meaning text is confined to the original text container. If you want to link multiple text boxes so text can flow between them, the Link & Join Text tool on the Edit toolbar lets you connect them in the order you choose. To flow added text from one page to the next, you have to use the editor’s Link & Join Text feature. Michael Ansaldo/Foundry Foxit PDF Editor supports creating PDFs from Microsoft Office files, web browsers, scanned documents, or any print-capable application. It also allows conversion of PDFs to multiple formats including Word, Excel, HTML, and plain text. Collaboration features are robust. The Comment tab includes sticky notes, callouts, text markups, drawing tools, and stamps. You can highlight, strike through, or replace text to provide clear feedback when reviewing shared documents. New in recent versions is deeper integration with Foxit Cloud, enabling smoother cross-device editing and sharing. Users on the Editor+ plan also have access to Foxit’s AI Assistant, which can summarize long PDFs, rewrite sections, or translate selected text—adding powerful new functionality for business and academic users alike. ChatGPT integration enables you to get document help from an AI assistant. Michael Ansaldo/Foundry Foxit includes a full set of annotation tools for collaborating with others in the Comments tab. Business extras Foxit PDF Editor includes a strong set of security tools to help businesses protect sensitive data. The Protect tab offers multiple redaction options, including Whiteout, which permanently erases content and replaces it with a blank background, and Mark for Redaction, which blacks out selected text or images. You’ll also find tools to sanitize PDFs by stripping hidden data such as metadata, embedded links, and bookmarks. Documents can be secured using password protection, encryption, and custom security policies, and administrators can apply batch processing to multiple files at once. Foxit continues to support integration with popular cloud services and enterprise storage platforms, including Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, Box, and Dropbox. Files stored in these services can be accessed directly from within the editor, making document workflows smoother for remote and hybrid teams. Should you get Foxit PDF Editor? Foxit PDF Editor is available in two editions for both Windows and Mac. The standard Foxit PDF Editor includes the full desktop editor, 20GB of cloud storage, and access to the web-based Foxit PDF Editor Cloud. It’s priced at $129.99 per year or $10.99 monthly. Foxit PDF Editor+ adds advanced features such as Smart Redaction, Foxit eSign with 150 envelopes per year, the AI Assistant, full access to the mobile app, and 150GB of cloud storage. It’s available for $159.99 per year or $13.99 monthly. Both plans include a 7-day free trial that gives full access to all tools and cloud features, so you can evaluate whether it suits your workflow. If you’re an independent professional or small business owner who regularly works with PDFs, Foxit PDF Editor remains a powerful, affordable alternative to Acrobat for modern document workflows.