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Inside Auckland’s shocking RSA murders – A Moment in Crime podcast revisits triple murder
William Bell attacked four people at Mt Wellington RSA in December 2001.

Online supermarket shopping for meat: Pak’nSave pork leg cut prompts warning from 92yo customer
A butcher says just 65% of the meat Godfrey Rodgers received would be edible if cooked.

Boxing: Sonny Bill Williams suffers split decision loss to rival Paul Gallen
A point deduction in the seventh round proved to be costly for the former All Black.

Digital transformation projects see GBP Ł8m spend amid AI impact
Businesses invest an average of GBP Ł8 million in digital transformation, yet over one third struggle with delays, cost overruns, and proving ROI amid AI impacts.

Northland orca expert: Reject Waipiro Bay marina fast-tracking
Dr Visser warns the marina could be the 'tipping point to extinction' for orca.

Ministry feared costs of $60m a year to review laws under Regulatory Standards Bill
But David Seymour says the estimate speaks to the agency's productivity, and suggests AI could pick up some of the work.

‘Millstream’: Historic Christchurch home on market for first time in 20 years
The idea was to honour the past, but make it more liveable, to ensure it will would last another 100 years.

Ian Taylor: What shocked me most about fallout over criticising Jacinda Ardern
Entrepreneur doubles down on criticism of former PM's wider record and argues that politicians might be worst people to handle a pandemic.

Could this be the return of the formerly extinct South Island kokako?
A Nelson woman believes she has spotted a bird that was last seen in 1967.

‘I will get you in the end’: Why repeat stalker was refused a lighter sentence
Glenn Green was labelled New Zealand’s most prolific stalker - amassing more than 200 convictions since the early 1980s. A judge has rejected his bid for reduced jail time.

Ellerslie-Eden Park double looms in mammoth day for Auckland sport
Ellerslie is set to provide an early curtain raiser to the biggest rugby game of the year.

Why French spies’ getaway nuclear sub plan collapsed – Rainbow Warrior: A Forgotten History
Bomber reveals truth behind long-standing rumours about French attack on Greenpeace ship.

Te Puna ‘in shock’ as industrial park approved for wetland area
It will add up to 125 vehicle movements an hour on local roads.

Quran, Bible, Torah among books set to be destroyed by National Library
The library continues to hold a collection of religious texts.

Who was the tattoo artist in Lorde's music video?
The last time Aucklander Alma Proença did a tattoo for the pop star, she ended up with a collection of red lines on her own leg just to perfect it.

Legend of Zelda movie casts two British actors in lead roles
Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Princess Zelda and Link respectively.

All Blacks set to ring the changes for final French test
All you need to know ahead of the All Blacks final team naming of the French series.

Welcome to Wellington: What Wrexham AFC should do during their trip to the capital
The team is coming to the capital this weekend. Here’s what they should see.

‘He stole her dream away’: The kitchen contractor and his dying client
When a woman with cancer came from home from hospital she found her kitchen ripped out, and the contractor asking for more money.

Pines and politics: The frustrations behind Molesworth manager’s ‘shock’ exit
Jim Ward’s resignation after 24 years at Molesworth has prompted questions about the station’s future — and the system he worked within.

Get a legit Windows 11 license for just $60 instead of the usual $139
If you’re still on Windows 10, you have to know that Microsoft is ending support soon. Don’t let that end-of-life date creep up on you! You have to start thinking about what you’re going to do when it hits, and maybe that means upgrading to Windows 11. You can do that for free if your current PC is only a few years old and has Windows 10 installed. But if you’re thinking about building or buying a new PC, here’s more good news: you can buy legitimate Windows 11 licenses for up to 60% off via the PCWorld Software Store. For home users who don’t need the advanced bells and whistles of the Pro version, Windows 11 Home is a mere $60 right now (originally $139). This is a non-transferable license for a single PC, and it brings you up to speed with all the latest Windows 11 features and improvements. Save 57% and get Windows 11 Home for just $60Buy now via PCWorld software store Meanwhile, Windows 11 Professional is now available for $80 (originally $200), which gets you all the features in Windows 11 Home plus advanced extras, like full-blown BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop Server, Hyper-V virtualization, and the Local Group Policy Editor. Check out our comparison of Windows 11 Pro vs. Home for the full breakdown. Save 60% and get Windows 11 Professional for just $80Buy now via PCWorld software store These are amazingly discounted prices, so don’t miss out! But what if you already have Windows 11 Home and want to step up to Windows 11 Professional? There’s a third option, which is to snag the Windows 11 Home to Professional upgrade for $59 (originally $99). Upgrade Windows 11 Home to Professional for just $59Buy now via PCWorld software store How to upgrade to Windows 11 After putting in your order, you’ll get a license key in your email inbox which you can use to activate your copy of Windows 11. Here’s how you can activate Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Professional: Go to Start > Settings > System > Activation. Click on Change Product Key and enter the product key you got via email (copy/paste works). Select Next and start your system upgrade. If you’re upgrading from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Professional, the process is pretty much the same—clicking Next will trigger the upgrade, which will take a bit of time.