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Emergency alerts to be sent to UK smartphones
A test message will be sent to smartphones on 7 September, after a previous test revealed technical issues.

Best-selling author denies claims she misled readers
The Salt Path's writer, Raynor Winn, is rejecting claims her husband's illness and the events that led to the couple losing their home were misrepresented.

Pacific Mini Games: Tahiti's gold rush continues with two days to go
The French territory has more than double the gold medals of nearest rival with 59, and 117 medals in total.

Watch live: Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand's Covid-19 response public hearing
The first public hearings into New Zealand's Covid response continues on Tuesday.

Why don't we trust technology in sport?
Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explores the tensions between between humans and machines that were encapsulated at Wimbledon.

Bus crash on Southland highway amid black ice warning
The southbound lane of the Athol Five Rivers Highway at Lowther is closed following a bus crash.

Capping rates rises would make things 'worse not better' - Chris Hipkins
Nicola Willis says councils need to stick to the basics and not waste ratepayers money.

Ex-All Black extends deal with top French club, aged 43
Evergreen midfielder Ma’a Nonu, who played 103 tests for the All Blacks, has renewed his contract with French club Toulon.

When politics and war defeats fun and joy
How the success of a hobby became its downfall.

Wimbledon announces change after line call controversy
The All England Club, somewhat ironically, is blaming “human error” for a glaring mistake by the electronic system that replaced human line judges at Wimbledon.

Prime Day Live Blog: Real-time deal picks by the PC experts
Prime Day runs this Tuesday to Friday, but the very best tech deals won’t hang around for long, and new deals will pop up throughout the event. PCWorld editors are keeping tabs on the best PC and tech deals at Amazon and alternative retailers, making sure you don’t miss the top Lightning deals or inadvertently purchase a dud. Brad Chacos and Alaina Yee — two bargain hunters from our Full Nerd podcast — will be blogging about the juiciest tech deals right here from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Eastern on July 8, drawing on decades of deep hardware and software experience to highlight the products that are actually worth your hard-earned cash. Who knows? Maybe we’ll throw some geeky finds like board games and laser flashlights into the mix too. Let’s have fun! Stay tuned to our live blog for real-time updates on the Prime Day deals you need to know about on laptops, computing accessories, smart home deals and more. If you’re looking for category-specific recommendations, be sure to check out the expert-curated roundups below! Do note that you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of the deals, but you can sign up to a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime. More Prime Day coverage from PCWorld Best Amazon Prime Day Deals Best PC and Computer Prime Day Deals Best Laptop Prime Day Deals Best Chromebook Prime Day Deals Best Monitor Prime Day Deals Best Thunderbolt & USB-C Dock Prime Day Deals Best SSD Prime Day Deals Best USB Flash Drive Prime Day Deals Best Standing Desk & Office Chair Deals Best Battery Charger & Power Bank Deals Best Robot Lawn Mower Deals Best Security Camera & Video Doorbell Deals All Prime Day Deals Coverage PCWorld Prime Day 2025 Live Deal TrackerbchacosWelcome to our Prime Day live blog Stay tuned for top tips on the best deals found by PCWorld editors. We’ll be live at 9 a.m. Eastern June 8! Link copied SHARE

Zimbabwe to Auckland - Back to Basics with Jay Moyo
For so many of us in the diaspora the music we grew up immersed in and for some, trained in, remains a bedrock to our lives here in New Zealand. Jabulani a.k.a Jay Moyo, talks about his musical upbringing in this episode.

Heavy rain watch issued for part of already flood-damaged Tasman district
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the Tasman district north-west of Motueka.

The Lodge: Tauranga bomb scare linked to South Island cult, RNZ podcast reveals
A member of a wellness cult was responsible for a 2005 bomb threat that led to the evacuation of central Tauranga.

Bus crash in Southland closes one lane of Athol Five Rivers Highway
Police say black ice was reported in the area and people should drive to the conditions.

Watch live: Unions, former MPs, lawyers speak at Regulatory Standards Bill hearings
The first day of hearings saw a wave of opposition, but the minister behind the bill is dismissing concerns.

Auckland’s big house price hit
The national average asking house price has fallen to its lowest since September 2024, Trade Me says.

Sacked Russian transport minister found dead in his car with gunshot wound
Roman Starovoit, fired earlier in the day by Vladimir Putin, was shot, police say.

Watch: The moment a man falls off the pit wall, splitting F1 star’s nose open
Lando Norris was left with a bloody nose after a man fell off the pit wall and landed on the McLaren driver during celebrations after his British Grand Prix victory.

Parking problems in The Mount: 'Nothing is off limits'
Ongoing parking issues in Mount Maunganui - including being completely full at peak times - had led Tauranga city council to try and find out-of-the-box solutions.