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Apple legend Jony Ive takes control of OpenAI’s design future
$6.5B acquisition of Ive's firm puts him in charge of moving OpenAI "beyond screens."

Serious crash closed Bay of Plenty road
There are thought to be serious injuries in the two-vehicle crash.

All Black David Havili re-signs with Crusaders and NZ Rugby until 2027
David Havili will stick around until the end of the next Rugby World Cup.

Fairweather wins stunning 800 freestyle final to qualify for World Champs
Olympians Erika Fairweather, Eve Thomas and Caitlin Deans have all recorded World Championship qualifying times in an impressive 800m Freestyle final.

My favorite Shokz open-ear headphones are $60 off
I freakin’ love bone conduction headphones, which keep my ears open so I stay alert to traffic while I’m walking, or bears while I’m kayaking, or far more frequently, fellow shoppers when I’m stomping around the grocery store. Today Shokz’ newest, most advanced design, the OpenRun Pro 2, is $60 off at Best Buy. That brings the final price down to $119.99. This blue-and-gray colorway is actually a Best Buy exclusive, but lacks any kind of branding (aside from, well, Shokz), so I don’t feel weird wearing it. I’ve been using the OpenRun Pro 2 for the better part of a year. I love the clearer mids and deeper bass than my previous, cheaper pair, and unlike some other bone conduction headphones, these recharge via USB-C so you don’t need to pack a separate cable. They’ll pair with multiple Bluetooth devices at once, just like all modern headphones. They also last a lot longer than some previous designs at 12 hours, and combined with a sleek, lightweight body and some water resistance, they’re great for workouts. I’ve dunked mine in Lake Wallenpaupack and the Delaware River (not exactly intentionally, ahem), and they’ve survived to tell me more audiobook tales. Best Buy is selling this exclusive color both on its own site and via its eBay account. I’d hop on it quickly, these headphones are popular, and this discounted blue-and-gray set might not last long. Get Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones for $60 offView Deal

“Microsoft has simply given us no other option,” Signal says as it blocks Windows Recall
Even after its refurbishing, Recall provides few ways to exclude specific apps.

Wellington City Council considers spend on Khandallah Pool, Begonia House, water infrastructure and cycleways
More than 3000 submissions were received for the amended long-term budget.

Opinion: Difficult watch as Runit Championship League event sees two competitors knocked out
Eight athletes ran full tilt at each other in a game like bullrush on steroids.