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Middlebank & SimPPLY unite to boost supply chain efficiency
Middlebank Consulting Group and SimPPLY have formed a partnership to enhance supply chain visibility, aiming to cut third-party costs by up to 15%.

Allen likely to take-over from Boshier as Chief Ombudsman
John Richard Allen has been recommended for the role Peter Boshier still holds - despite a law requiring his resignation at age 72.

Beloved Wellington restaurant finds new home
The popular capital eatery announced late last year it would be closing in January 2025.

Woman with rare condition dies 4 days after Covid jab, despite seeing GP
The HDC says the case highlights the importance of follow-up actions with abnormal test results.

Ballantynes fire memorial plaques stolen from Christchurch cemetery
Twenty three plaques were reportedly missing on Tuesday.

68% fail in urgent vulnerability management: report
A recent Swimlane report reveals that 68% of organisations fail to tackle critical vulnerability within 24 hours, shedding light on severe challenges in cybersecurity management.

Investigation begins after person critically injured in Whakatane house fire
Police are investigating a fire in which a person had to be rescued from the property.

Flat white coffee price likely to skyrocket in Australia, no matter where you live
Cost of a coffee could reach double digits in some capital cities due to the high price of beans.

‘Selfless and heroic act’: Jet skier who died at Lake Taupo gave his life to save his brother
Vincent Cornell Cooke, whose body was recovered by a police dive squad on Monday afternoon, is remembered as “a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend”.

Yes, Minister character is government's new AI assistant
A new suite of AI tools for civil servants are named 'Humphrey' after the scheming character.

Netsafe & Sticks 'n Stones unite to fight bullying
Netsafe and Sticks 'n Stones have formed a strategic partnership to combat bullying and improve digital wellbeing for young people across New Zealand.

Hopes for December quarter economic growth fading
If there was going to be any economic growth in 2025, it would be coming from "a weak base," BNZ senior economist Doug Steel says.

Man accused of sexual relationship with 13 year-old girl
The Crown says the pair initially met online and kept the relationship secret from their families

Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024
London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.

What to expect from the third Fourth Wing book, Onyx Storm
Fans of the fairy porn saga have been desperate to get their hands on the third instalment in the planned five-book Empyrean series out today.

PM, deputy congratulate Trump, Vance; keen to deepen ties with US
The prime minister and his deputy have also congratulated Donald Trump and JD Vance who have been sworn in as president and vice president today.

By the numbers: Phoenix star joins exclusive club with 100 A-League goals
Kosta Barbarouses created history when he converted a second-half penalty against Macarthur FC.

New Relic names Simon Lee as head of APJ operations
New Relic has appointed Simon Lee as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Asia-Pacific and Japan, aiming to drive growth in observability solutions.

Microsoft starts forcing Windows 11’s big 24H2 update on PCs
If you’ve been trying to somehow avoid the Windows 11 2024 Update, those days are over. Microsoft is now saying that mandatory Windows 11 24H2 updates have begun and the installation is lengthier than prior updates, so plan accordingly. Microsoft’s status updates were made public on its “Windows 11 known issues and notifications” page, where the company said that it had reached a “new stage” in the roll out of the Windows 11 2024 Update. “We have reached a new stage in the phased rollout of version 24H2. Eligible devices running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2 will be gradually updated to version 24H2,” Microsoft says, as noted by Bleeping Computer. “This automatic update targets only devices that are not managed by IT departments.” get windows 11 pro for cheap Windows 11 Pro Early adopters have had the chance to opt in to receive new updates almost as soon as they’re out, but this new stage has moved on to mainstream users. You still will be able to schedule the updates for outside of your working hours. If you do, simply make sure that your documents are saved and you’re not in the middle of an online process (such as shopping or possibly a license renewal at the DMV) that will be interrupted by the upgrade. You’ll also have the option to postpone the update altogether, but only for a short time. (On my system, only a one-week delay is available.) As noted in a link above, there are some fairly fundamental changes coming to Windows as part of Windows 11 24H2, — including support for USB4’s 80Gbps option, Bluetooth LE Audio for hearing aids, Energy Saver controls, and more — with some optional changes dropping this spring. Those are the benefits, however. Any longtime Windows user will also recall videos taken by users whose Windows updates happened at inopportune times such as in the middle of TV broadcasts. Windows 11 24H2 is what Microsoft describes as a “full code swap.” When I upgraded four different notebooks to Windows 11’s 2024 Update, each of the updates took over an hour. In other words, if you’ve become used to simply taking care of an update while you bought a cup of coffee, think again. I really haven’t noticed many major changes or bugs inside Windows 11 24H2, but it certainly pays to wait while Microsoft fixes them. That time is over and you should schedule an hour or two for Microsoft’s latest major feature update.