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Lotto Powerball: Have you won it big in tonight’s $17 million draw?
Time to check your numbers for tonight's $17 million Lotto Powerball draw.

Windows 11 Pro may be the most underrated PC gaming upgrade ever at $15
TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is down to $14.97 through June 1, its lowest price to date (reg. $199). Most PC gamers obsess over graphics cards, RAM, and frame rates… but the operating system? It’s usually an afterthought, and that might be a mistake. Whether you’re on Windows 10 or Windows 11 Home, upgrading to Windows 11 Pro may be the difference between an ordinary and an extraordinary gaming experience. Windows 11 Pro introduces DirectX 12 Ultimate, delivering higher frame rates, improved ray tracing, and lower latency for a smoother gaming experience. If you want faster load times and better graphics, this is your chance to optimize your rig. Plus, with AutoHDR and DirectStorage, Windows 11 Pro ensures snappier gameplay and richer visuals. On the AI side, Windows Copilot, powered by OpenAI, acts as your built-in assistant, helping with everything from system settings to generating text and images on demand. Need help writing an email? Want to summarize a web page? Copilot has you covered. This upgrade also includes enterprise-level security features like BitLocker encryption, secure boot, and enhanced malware protection to keep your data safe. More Pro Features Snap Layouts & Virtual Desktops for better multitasking TPM 2.0 & Secure Boot for enhanced protection Remote Desktop Access to control your PC from anywhere Hyper-V & Windows Sandbox for virtual machine testing Seamless Microsoft Teams Integration for better collaboration Upgrade your PC gaming with a Windows 11 Pro key for $14.97 through June 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT. No coupon is needed to get this price. Microsoft Windows 11 ProSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Red Hat brings OpenShift Virtualization preview to Azure users
Red Hat has launched the public preview of OpenShift Virtualization on Azure Red Hat OpenShift, aiding organisations in migrating VMs to hybrid cloud setups.

Ex-F1 driver tips Liam Lawson to swim out of 'deep ocean' and save career
A man who knows what it’s like to survive a Red Bull demotion and race on in F1 believes the Kiwi driver can do the same.

Photographer wins 2025 Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award
Opotiki's Jazmin Paget-Knebel won for her photo documenting horse culture among rangatahi (young people).

Live: Finance minister has her ‘no BS Budget’ printed
Nicola Willis has been clear about what the coalition’s second budget won’t do: It won’t please everyone, it won’t have "rainbows and unicorns", and it won’t have any “BS".”

Boxing promoter calls for law changes to cover unregulated combat sports
It comes after MMA fighter Dan Hooker began recruiting for a combat tournament with no weight limits.

First stand-alone liquor store to open in Lake Hawea, but community not consulted
Queenstown Lakes District Council has approved consent, but some community members aren't happy about not being consulted.

Smith & Caughey's announces closure of Queen Street and online stores
The company closed its Newmarket store last year due to financial difficulties, and will fully close on 31 July.

Budget 2025: Can austerity be turned into growth?
Analysis - The government has proclaimed 2025 the year of growth, but can it deliver when all the indications are that it is close to running on empty?

Red Hat & Oracle expand hybrid cloud capabilities on OCI
Red Hat and Oracle expand their hybrid cloud partnership, launching Red Hat OpenShift on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with enhanced enterprise application support.

Exabeam partners with Vectra AI to boost cloud threat defence
Exabeam and Vectra AI have partnered to combine their platforms, enhancing threat detection and response across cloud environments with unified security operations.

Johnson Controls adopts Red Hat OpenShift on AWS for cloud shift
Johnson Controls has modernised its C•CURE Cloud solution by adopting Red Hat OpenShift on AWS to enhance scalability, security, and hybrid cloud capabilities.