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Fonterra says meeting with Nicola Willis 'constructive'
Willis had earlier said the conversation would look at what goes into the cost the cost of butter.

Westpac warns of multi-million-dollar 'subscription trap'
The bank said it helped stop more than $25 million in unwanted charges being put on credit cards of unwitting customers.

Rotorua charity plans ‘Adopt A Streetie’ initiative to aid homeless
The project would match volunteer hosts willing to open their homes to rough sleepers.

OpenText Cloud Editions 25.3 brings new AI, cybersecurity tools
OpenText launches Cloud Editions 25.3, featuring AI-powered tools and enhanced cybersecurity to boost enterprise information management and regulatory compliance.

I won Lotto. This is what I did
A multi-million dollar Lotto winner told Stuff it was more than a dream come true, it was “a blessing”.

Day in the Dock: A tale of two drunks
The judge was unsure if one had understood the message, while another was lavished with praise for shedding his boozing at the Morrinsville court.

Aussie sisters’ legal fight over Kiwi dad’s last will
Kiwi dad’s Australia-based daughters took legal action after receiving nothing in his will. Now his wife of more than 55 years has appealed.

Microsoft’s new Intel-powered Surface Laptop 5G lands in August
Each new generation of Surface devices typically includes a Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, as well as a later variant that includes 5G technology. That shoe has finally dropped, as Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop 5G on Tuesday. Here, Microsoft had a choice: Add 5G to the consumer version of the Surface Laptop, and its Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite; or add 5G to the business version of the Surface Laptop instead with an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (Lunar Lake) chip inside. Microsoft chose the latter, and it will be available on Aug. 26. The fact that Microsoft chose Intel over Qualcomm is a little surprising, if only because Qualcomm manufactures 5G radios as well as PC chipsets. Intel sells what it calls the Intel 5G Solution 5000, which was co-developed with Mediatek and is based on its modem. On the other hand, Intel has typically worked closely with laptop makers as part of its Evo program, co-engineering solutions that combine its own silicon with the engineering talents of its customers. Microsoft said that it had redesigned both the laminate used on the laptop as well as the antenna design of the laptop itself. It moved the antennas higher on the laptop for better connectivity, and field-tested the design in over 50 countries with more than 100 mobile operators. The device is designed to switch seamlessly between 5G and Wi-Fi, Microsoft said. Visually, it appears that the top of the Laptop’s keyboard tray might be colored differently than the rest of the chassis, based upon a small photo of the Surface Laptop 5G Microsoft published. With the Surface Laptop 5G, customers can either use a nanoSIM for connectivity, or use an eSIM instead. Technically, the Surface Laptop 5G won’t be its own device; 5G will only be available on “different SKUs [models] of the Surface Laptop for Business,” Microsoft says, and specifically the 13.8-inch model. Still, that gives customers several options to choose from: Surface Laptops with 13.8-inch and 15-inch displays, and a 13-inch Surface Pro; plus a smaller 13-inch Surface Laptop and 12-inch Surface Pro. Business customers can buy the larger Surface Laptop and Pro devices with the Core Ultra chips inside. Microsoft does make a 12-inch Surface Pro for Business, but with the same Snapdragon X Plus used by the consumer version.

Young men are smell maxxing - what is that exactly?
Teenage boys and young men are investing hundreds - sometimes thousands - of dollars into their fragrance collections.

Tauranga’s Hairini St to reopen for trial after seven years closed
The Hairini St slip lane was closed to avoid a three-lane merge at a notorious bottleneck.

State Highway 2: More than 60 calves stolen from roadside paddock overnight near Dannevirke
Beef farmers say raid means they essentially lost $65,000 worth of stock overnight.

How the All Blacks can be stronger for the Rugby Championship
Giving test players a rare run in the NPC could be a major public relations win for the NZ Rugby, and prepare the All Blacks for Argentina.

Five homes perfect for skiers, snow boarders, and alpine fans
Baby, it’s cold up the maunga. You need somewhere cosy to come home to after a hard day shushing down the piste.

From Tartan Noir to Yeah Noir: Kiwi Scot crime author inks deal
Liam McIlvanney feels like one of the Rolling Stones on his worldwide book tour. A tour which includes getting his latest crime novel optioned, and lots of haddock.

Drag racer’s death likely caused by parachute malfunction, crosswinds
‘Loved and respected’ drag racer Craig Smith, 54, died during a high-speed practice run at Ruapuna Raceway in 2021.

Ian Taylor: Any doubts about Dame Jacinda’s brand power are gone
Opinion: If the past few years taught us anything, it’s that pandemic planning is too important to be left to politics.

‘There’s no winner in this’: Stoush breaks out over fallen pohutukawa
The tree fell over three years ago. Residents, including broadcaster Murray Deaker, want it removed, but Auckland Council believes it should stay where it is.