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Paihia ship fire: 'We've lost a significant bit of history'
The cause of a fire that destroyed a historic ship at the Paihia waterfront may never be known, a fire investigator says.

10cc star sees first match - and does love cricket
Graham Gouldman goes to The Oval - decades after the hit song with lyrics "I don't like cricket - I love it".

This $249 Microsoft data visualization tool is now $14.97
TL;DR: Transform complex data into easy visuals with a lifetime license to Microsoft Visio, now only $14.97 (reg. $249.99). On their own, numbers only tell half the story. If you want to make data effective, it’s worth it to spruce it up with a few good visuals. If you haven’t spent years studying as a designer, that can be a major challenge, but you can make it easy with help from Microsoft Visio. This data visualization tool would normally cost $249 for a lifetime license, but now you can get it for only $14.97. Whether you’re creating flowcharts, org charts, floor plans, or network diagrams, Visio’s extensive library of over 250,000 shapes and templates makes it easy to get started. You can customize your diagrams with precision, ensuring that your ideas are clearly communicated. You can even automatically generate org charts by importing data from Excel or Exchange. Plus, it’s compatible with touch-enabled devices, allowing you to annotate diagrams directly with your finger or stylus. It’s only $14.97 to get a Microsoft Visio Lifetime License, but it won’t stay that way. Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional: Lifetime License for WindowsSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Singer Jessie J reveals early breast cancer diagnosis
The singer says she will "disappear for a bit" to have surgery.

Man who died in Whanganui dirt bike crash identified
He was Paki Topi Rongo Whiti-ao Maaka Ngaira, 25, of Castlecliff.

Prime Minister's deputy chief press secretary Michael Forbes resigns after reportedly recording sex workers without consent
He also reportedly took intimate photos of women in public.

DuploCloud launches AI DevOps Help Desk to boost automation
DuploCloud has unveiled the AI DevOps Help Desk, an AI-driven platform aiming to revolutionise DevOps automation and streamline cloud operations in real time.

Oreo maker sues Aldi in US over 'copycat' packaging
The discount supermarket is being sued in a US court, accused of imitating the American biscuit brand.

Food truck fight at Christchurch Arts Centre resolved
A fight for food trucks to remain at the Christchurch Arts Centre has succeeded - but the site will not be home to as many trucks as the centre would have liked.

Eco-friendly deaths - how to have less of a final carbon footprint
Many of us feel the pressure to be more eco-friendly and sustainable in the way we live, but what about when we die?

'We have massive problems with regulation' - Seymour defends Regulatory Standards Bill
Deputy PM hits back at criticism of his flagship bill, defending it against claims it breaches Treaty of Waitangi principles.

Milford Sound plans: 'We've got to get on with it'
Tourism operators are welcoming more clarity on the government's plans for Milford Sound, but say it is now time for action.

Goody Goody gone: Disappointed customer finds iconic ice cream missing its magic
One Kiwi dad and his son opened a tub to find a gum drop-free letdown. “Goody Gum Drops without the gum drops is crazy,” he says.

Court appearances over Levin street racer invasion
Six people appeared in the Levin District Court on Wednesday facing charges in relation to the incident.

M2M One launches satellite IoT service for remote industries
M2M One has launched a satellite IoT service in Australia and New Zealand, offering bundled data and hardware for remote industry connectivity needs.

Passengers injured after bus carrying 17 people crashes
A bus crash in rural Southland has left one passenger in a serious condition and two with moderate injuries.

Manhattan launches cloud tool to boost B2B order fulfilment
Manhattan Associates unveils Enterprise Promise & Fulfill, a cloud-native tool enhancing B2B sales and order fulfilment by integrating with existing ERP systems.