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English National Opera reveals first Manchester plans
The announcement comes after the ENO was told it must move out of London or lose its public funding.

Where are NZ's most undervalued houses?
House prices are way down from the peak three years ago, but some areas are more undervalued than others.

Homicide investigation launched eight months after woman’s death at Lake Hawea property
Karen Gaylene White, 60, who was from Invercargill died in March.

SH6 on West Coast: Relief as storm-damaged highway reopens
Westland's mayor says the district's economy has taken a massive hit, losing more than $1m each day since the road closed.

Suspicious fire at Auckland industrial building
Firefighters were called to the Avondale blaze at 4am Friday morning.

Six60 to headline Auckland's Moana Festival
The second iteration of the Moana Festival will run along Auckland's waterfront from 27 January to 9 March.

Institute of Directors more optimistic of economic recovery, survey finds
The Institute of Directors annual sentiment survey showed optimism has replaced pessimism, with a record 52 percent of directors expecting better times.

French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific, including New Caledonia's mayors asking France for more money.

Homicide investigation launched after March death of Invercargill woman
Karen Gaylene White died in a property in Lake Hawea in early March.

My favorite Edifier desktop PC speakers are 30% off right now
You don’t need incredible, teeth-rattling power for a desktop, even a gaming desktop. But you do need something better than the crappy little five-watt nothings that are included in your monitor. Right now, Amazon has the bookshelf speakers that I personally use in my own setup on sale. I’m talking about the Edifier R1280T speakers for just $84, which is 30 percent off its $120 retail price. These speakers have been a staple of PC power users for years, and you’ll see them all over communities like Reddit’s /r/battlestations. They sound great, with crystal-clear mids and a bit of bass power without needing a separate subwoofer. With 42 watts, four-inch primary drivers, and 13mm tweeters, it’s powerful enough to fill an office easily without breaking the bank. And they’re refreshingly simple — you get two analog inputs, a few adjustment dials, and a remote. That’s it. Nothing to mess up. You can read PCWorld’s full review of them here. I’ve been using the R1280T for years with no issues, and I bought a second set for my brother-in-law. Though I’m no audiophile, I can recommend them heartily to anyone who wants to upgrade their desktop sound setup. If you need Bluetooth, the nearly identical R1280DB model is discounted down to just $100 right now. Amazon is calling this a “Black Friday Deal,” so I expect it to stay at this price for the next week. That said, it’s always a popular seller, so I wouldn’t be surprised if it goes out of stock. Get one quick if you’re interested — you don’t want to miss out. My favorite desktop PC speakers are 30% off right nowBuy now on Amazon

Essex Police drops Allison Pearson investigation
The investigation is closed, but there will be a review of the force’s handling of the matter.

Black Friday sales: Buyer beware
The discounts on offer might not be all they seem.

What's next after ICC issues warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders?
A look at what could happen next after arrest warrants were issued for for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others.

How to have a good day at work
Achieving a "flow state" at work is rare and temporary - so it's better to aim one tier lower, a psychologist says.

Police delay Core Policing Services update
For years, police have been saying they need to replace fragmented, old technology systems to keep the public safe - but the update has again been put off.

Christchurch youth mental health facility opens its doors
The facility, which cost about $16m to build, can treat about 640 young people every month.

Marape aims to bring back PNG Games in 2025
The Papua New Guinea prime minister wants the Games to be brought back next year to coincide with the country's 50th anniversary of independence.

Matt Gaetz withdraws his attorney general nomination
Matt Gaetz says he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general.

'History repeats' for former state wards in prison
Mental health workers fear some prison inmates who are suicidal, psychotic or suffering other serious psychological problems will be left without support when their contracts end.