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‘S..t happens’: New Plymouth mayor takes tumble, breaks wrist at skatepark opening
Neil Holdom admits he is nursing a broken wrist and a "fat lip" after crashing off a bike at a community event on Sunday.

New Plymouth mayor takes tumble, breaks wrist at skatepark opening
New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom is nursing a broken wrist and a "fat lip" after crashing off a bike at a community event on Sunday.

Universities call for increase in equity funding for students in bottom quintile of NCEA
Money should be based on students' NCEA results, rather than race or disability, universities say.

Stop squinting at your tiny screen and get this gorgeous portable monitor
TL;DR: Double your screen space with 20% off this 15.6-inch portable monitor. Working on a tiny, single screen feels like trying to cook in a shoebox. Between endless tab switching and squinting at text, it’s a miracle you get anything done. A lot of people are getting portable monitors, and this one from Glance Pro is a top-tier choice. Unlike cheaper models, this one has a touchscreen display, dual speakers, and an internal battery, so you don’t need to worry about finding an outlet or draining your PC for up to four hours. With our 20% discount, you can grab the Glance Pro monitor for $396 (reg. $500). With dual USB-C and a mini HDMI port, you can easily hook this up to Windows, Mac, Android, Nintendo Switch, and other devices. Pop out the built-in kickstand and mirror your screen, or enjoy an extended display so you don’t have to keep switching between Chrome tabs on a never-ending loop. Don’t strain your eyes—just get this portable monitor for work and gaming, now $396 (reg. $500). Glance Pro: Portable 15.6? 1080P FHD OLED Monitor – $395.99 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

'Anger is replacing grief' says mum after daughter died fighting for cladding justice
The 51-year-old felt trapped in an apartment she couldn't sell because of its flammable cladding.

Archbishop of York 'regrets' that abuse scandal priest had role renewed twice
Stephen Cottrell knew former priest David Tudor had paid compensation to a woman who says Tudor abused him as a child.

What Christmas is like with Nadia Lim on the farm
The foodie-farmer is throwing a more "relaxed" Christmas party this year, with just a 20-odd guestlist.

As it happened: Wellington Phoenix v Western Sydney Wanderers, A-League round 9
Wellington Phoenix fell short against the Western Sydney Wanderers in round nine of the A-League.

New Year, new Microsoft Office! Last chance to save 20%
TL;DR: With our end-of-year sale, you can pay only $119.97 for Microsoft Office 2024 Home for PC or Mac instead of $149.99. If you’ve been putting off upgrading Microsoft Office, consider this your sign. Office 2024 has smarter tools for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus AI-powered features to streamline your work—and you can get it for $30 less just in time for the new year. By AI features in Microsoft Office, we mean things that’ll actually help your day-to-day life. Imagine being stumped while writing in Word but having AI help you brainstorm or finish your sentences. In Excel, AI can generate charts and graphs, so you no longer have to figure out the complicated tools yourself. Or, in PowerPoint, you now get intelligent design suggestions. The newest Office suite is also better for collaboration. Built-in chat and commenting features, version history, and co-authoring, will be loved by both working professionals and students. Download Microsoft Office for PC or Mac while it’s on sale for $119.97 (reg. $149.99). This deal ends soon. Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC: One-Time Purchase Only $119.97 at PCWorld StackSocial prices subject to change.

I respect Fury, but Warren is blind - Usyk on win
Oleksandr Usyk speaks about his "respect" for Tyson Fury after he beat the Briton on points in their rematch to retain his unified heavyweight world titles.

Adele and Man Utd - Gareth Southgate's Desert Island Discs
Former England manager Gareth Southgate explains why he chose Adele's Someone Like You as one of his tracks on the latest episode of Desert Island Discs.