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Saviynt Unveils SaviTalk Podcast on Identity Security
Saviynt has launched SaviTalk, a podcast on identity governance and cybersecurity, debuting June 5 with insights from industry leaders and experts.

Health staff told not to talk to each other for more than five minutes a day
Health NZ denied a 'no talking' policy, but issues remain unresolved.

GDT: Dairy prices fall 0.9% in final auction of season
This is the final GDT auction for the season, which officially finishes on May 31.

Get this Acer touchscreen laptop with 16GB RAM for just $288
This might be the best deal I’ve seen all year on a budget laptop. Right now, Acer—by way of eBay—is selling a refurbished Aspire 15.6-inch laptop with 16GB of RAM, a touchscreen display, and an AMD Ryzen 5 processor for just $287.99. For a laptop that’s normally $500 retail, that’s a certified banger of a deal. This is definitely a budget design, so keep your expectations in check. The Aspire 3 has a plastic body and its 15-inch screen isn’t going to impress anyone, even if the touch panel is an impressive find at this price point. With 53 watt-hours of battery, this laptop won’t be a longevity champion either. But even with these specs, it’s actually much better-equipped than the model we tested and reviewed back in 2023. This laptop won’t run the latest high-end games, but it should be good enough for Minecraft and the like. The version being sold on eBay has a touchscreen, a faster quad-core AMD processor, a much bigger 1TB SSD, and 16GB of RAM. That’s the minimum I would recommend for running Windows 11. Though it’s being sold directly from Acer, it’s “eBay refurbished,” which means you get a two-year Allstate warranty. Also note that the eBay listing is for a blue laptop, not the silver-and-black one in the review photo. As of right now, the listing is showing a price of $359.99—but you can take an extra 20% off for the next six days by using the coupon code MEMORIALDEALS. Shipping is free via FedEx. If you’ve been waiting for an incredibly affordable workhorse laptop, this is it, so hop to it! Get a 15-inch touchscreen laptop with 16GB RAM for $288Buy now on eBay

Amplitude unveils new tools to unify marketing & product data
Amplitude launches new enterprise tools unifying marketing and product data, offering marketers a comprehensive view to better optimise campaigns and customer journeys.

Scientists discover humpback whales are giving birth in New Zealand waters
Humpback calves have been spotted as far south as Kaikoura.

Ngati Kahungunu wants te reo road works signs reinstated
'Te reo Maori is not a translation, a novelty, or a risk. It is official. It is sacred.'

Exotic dancer 'The Punisher' tells court how he discovered Diddy's identity
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial heard testimony from the mother of Cassie Ventuar as well as a male exotic dancer.

Road test: Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra PHEV, still the benchmark?
Volvo’s current XC90 is ten years old now, but a second facelift looks to keep it relevant. We drive the T8 plug-in hybrid to see if it still has the chops.

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown inks friendship deal with Chinese governor of Hainan
Delegates from Chinese province have visited Auckland 'a couple of times' in past year.

Blenheim arson: Woman jailed after setting home on fire, rescued by neighbour
Kristle Manuel was unconscious in her burning Blenheim home when help arrived.

Chorus boosts NZ business fibre with new 1Gbps option, faster fixes
Chorus unveils a 1Gbps symmetrical fibre plan for NZ businesses, enhancing speeds and restoration times to boost digital productivity.

Fiji hospital promises Kiwis complex surgeries for 'a fraction' of the cost in New Zealand
Pacific Specialist Healthcare is now accepting referrals for Kiwi patients, but one Aotearoa practitioner warns "people should embark on this with an abundance of caution".

New Caledonia, French Polynesia at UN decolonisation seminar in Dili
New Caledonia and French Polynesia are both in the UN's list of non-self-governing territories to be decolonised, respectively since 1986 and 2013.

Up for debate: Which party gains from haka privileges surprise?
Analysis - The government blindsided the opposition by postponinga debate about punishments for Te Pati Maori, but the delay gives all sides time to plan.