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Cases steady at around 60 a week in Samoa dengue outbreak
Samoa's Ministry of Health announced 62 new cases of dengue-like illness, and 36 lab-confirmed cases, from 6 May to 12 May.

Art exhibit in Wellington gives uncomfortable colour to Fiji's Girmit era women's plight
Seema Singh, a descendent of Indian indentured labourers to Fiji, has created a collection of paintings uncovering the lives of the Girmit era women.

Council survey finds no mice on Stewart Island
An “inconclusive” image of an animal thought to be a mouse led to a survey by Environment Southland, which did not find mice on the island.

Winning ski film documents Southern Alps experiment
Kiwi film-makers have won seven of the 14 top prizes as part of this year’s NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival.

Make Your Cookware Shine Again With This Simple Concoction - CNET
Can't get those annoying stains out of your pots and pans? These pantry staples work magic.

NHL Playoffs 2024: How to Watch Oilers vs. Canucks Game 7 Tonight on ESPN - CNET
The quest for Lord Stanley's Cup continues this week, and you don't need cable to watch.

Netflix on Your Phone: How to Get the Most Out of Small-Screen Streaming - CNET
If you're watching Netflix on a smartphone or tablet, these special features can improve your experience.

Best Xbox Cloud Gaming Controllers and Accessories in 2024 - CNET
Level up your on-the-go gaming experience with the best Xbox Cloud Gaming controllers and accessories around.

Everything Announced at Microsoft's Surface Copilot + PC Event video - CNET
At Microsoft's AI press event, the company unveiled its latest Surface PCs with new AI Copilot features built-in. Check out all the highlights in our recap from Redmond, WA.

Here's the Average Electric Bill in Texas (and How to Save) - CNET
The average Texan pays more money for electricity than other Americans. But you can fix that.

Samoa under-19 cricket team creates history, off to World Cup
"You will be an inspiration to our young players and the sport in the country."

Southern Endurance Series gets underway
South Canterbury Speedskating's 10-round series got off to a wet and cold start on Sunday, with winners from Timaru, Dunedin and Christchurch.

Bluff oyster festival returns after three-year hiatus
About 20,000 oysters will be devoured at the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival on Saturday.

Man assaulted delivery driver in road rage attack
After being offended by a ‘hand gesture’, driver followed the victim to his place of work before assaulting him.

iPhone 16 Is Rumored to Come in Two New Colors - CNET
A well-known Apple analyst believes two new hues are on the way.

The Ultimate Netflix Hack to Try for National Streaming Day - CNET
Ditch mediocre recommendations with this trick.

How Oura Ring Is Leading Tech's Pursuit of the Menstrual Cycle - CNET
Technology in the reproductive health space isn't new, but smart rings are making it trendy to a new type of consumer: people looking for birth control.

Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Cases in 2024 - CNET
Protect your Galaxy Z Flip 4 from accidental falls and everyday wear and tear with one of the best cases available.

Best Memorial Day Laptop Deals: Score Big Savings on HP, LG, Apple and More - CNET
If you’ve been looking to upgrade your laptop, now is a great time to do so.

Microsoft Build Showed What Laptops With Qualcomm's AI PC Chip Can Do - CNET
The event showcased some of the first computers that will use the Apple M3-rivaling Snapdragon X Elite chip.

Best Chromebook Deals: Score Major Discounts on Chromebooks From Lenovo, Asus and More - CNET
If you’re looking for a more affordable alternative to a Mac or Windows laptop, these Chromebook deals are worth examining.