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Apology over cult conference and church convention clash
Christchurch Town Hall management failed to tell anti-cult conference organisers that an evangelical church was holding a convention in the building at the same time.

NZ Rugby and Kiwi photographers caught up in tech start-up collapse
SmartFrame Technologies boss says: "I am truly sorry for those of you who we were unable to pay at the end".

The pros and cons of selling your home privately
Real estate experts unpack the risks of ditching commission fees, from choosing the right sale method to handling tough price negotiations.

Overflowing sewage and a botched fence: a homeowner’s roadworks nightmare
A Christchurch resident complained when her toilet blocked up for almost three days after roadworks began outside her home, while a new fence was so poorly constructed it began falling apart.

Microsoft kills built-in PC-to-PC transfers in Windows 11
Microsoft has done away with the most convenient way for users to transfer files and settings between two Windows computers: the local PC transfer, also known as the ‘PC-to-PC Migration Feature.’ Instead, you now have to use the ‘Windows Backup’ feature, which has a major limitation, as reported by Betanews. This...

Windows 11 is getting a central hub for app updates
Most Windows programs use their own systems to check for and install updates. However, this can result in an annoying number of reminders. It also carries the risk of missing important security updates. Windows Latest discovered that a new page for program updates has appeared under Settings > Apps in a...

Adobe expands Firefly with AI tools & creative agent
Users can now keep image, video and design work in one place as Adobe rolls out more AI tools and broader agent access in Firefly.

Kapiti Coast Airport to announce closure, RNZ understands
Representatives of the owners, NZ PropCo, are said to be meeting with tenants of the airport based at Paraparaumu.

ANYbotics begins deliveries of explosive-zone robot
Deliveries could cut risky manual inspections in oil, gas and chemical plants by bringing autonomous checks into explosive zones.

Fewer listings, hotter demand: Behind the fastest jump in rents in two years
Weekly rents have accelerated at their fastest annual pace in two years as a 15 per cent surge in tenant demand clashes with a drop in available rental listings.

How an unpaid $7800 debt led to a developer’s multimillion-dollar failure
Auckland Construction and Electrical Solutions’ creditors haven’t received a cent after the company was put into liquidation last July

David Walliams' career and controversies including Little Britain and BGT
The entertainer shot to fame on Little Britain and also has best-selling series of children's books.

Ninja’s Creami Scoop & Swirl just hit its lowest price ever ($70 off)
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Adobe unveils AI agents across Firefly & Creative Cloud at Max
Creative teams will get agent-based tools and new workflows as Adobe rolls out updates across Firefly, Creative Cloud and GenStudio.

Adobe expands AI agents across Firefly & Creative Cloud
The updates broaden Adobe's AI tools for creators and marketers, with new assistants, partner models and Microsoft integrations now rolling out across its software.