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Support for Windows 10 is ending soon, so Windows 11 Pro is at an all-time low price
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ProSpend report urges modernisation in financial operations
ProSpend's new report urges CFOs to modernise financial operations, highlighting that outdated systems and manual processes impede efficiency and strategic growth.

Wellington local elections: Who's running for mayor?
RNZ's list of who is running for the capital's top job and what they are standing for.

Father died of traumatic injuries after crash with repeat drink driver on highway
Jack Halliday was nearly three times over the legal limit when he collided head-on with 22-year-old father Sahil Prasad on SH26.

Dining out should be considered a luxury, says owner of closed restaurant
A Wellington restaurant owner who closed the doors for the final time this weekend believes meals are underpriced and people do not understand the true cost of putting the food on the table, including wages for kitchen and wait staff.

Movies aren't the only attraction at Maoriland Film Festival
Alongside the 130 films and shown at the Maoriland Film Festival, indigenous art has been a sight of its own throughout the streets of Otaki.

Speed humps decision on busy Christchurch road ‘worthy of Monty Python’
One side of a pedestrian crossing on Deans Ave will have speed humps, the other will not. Why? The road is governed by two different community boards – and they could not agree over safety features.

Dining out should be a luxury, owner of closed restaurant says
A Wellington restaurant owner who closed the doors for the final time this weekend believes meals are underpriced.

Invasive seaweed caulerpa found in new location in Bay of Islands
The invasive seaweed caulerpa has been found in a new location in the Bay of Islands, sparking fears it could spread quickly through boating hubs around Paihia and Russell.

SonicWall launches SonicSentry MXDR for managed service providers
SonicWall has unveiled SonicSentry MXDR, a managed detection and response service designed to bolster cybersecurity for managed service providers and their clients.

Living wage to be increased to $28.95 per hour from September
The announcement comes as the minimum wage gets a $0.35 boost to $23.50 from 1 April.

Councillor who leaked information claims Queenstown council failing to follow due processes
A councillor who leaked the Queenstown council's plan to pump treated sewage into the Shotover River claims the council is again failing to follow due process in its move to strip her of responsibilities.

Atmospheric river to hit New Zealand this week
While the start of the week will see relatively calm conditions, the weather is set to take a nasty turn from Wednesday onwards.