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iGarden Pool Cleaner K Pro 150 review: Almost too much of a good thing
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Epic battery life, unmatched in the industry Solid cleaning performance Dazzling red paint job looks more like a Corvette than a pool janitor Operational mode options to handle most environments Cons Very expensive App and onboard controls need a makeover Must be retrieved via pole and hook Our Verdict iGarden’s latest pool robot has the...

New national flood data reveals the areas most at risk - now and in future
Up to a third of the population in some regions is already exposed to a major flood, along with $235 billion of property.

Police audit in wake of Jevon McSkimming saga sees several other staff investigated
Several police staff are under investigation following an audit of staff internet usage, sparked by the resignation of former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.

Sale of Fonterra's consumer business expected to get shareholder approval
Shareholders are set to vote on whether to sell the company's consumer arm, which includes well-known brands like Mainland and Anchor, to a French company.

Teen victim in slavery trial says he was forced to work instead of going to school
Aucklander Moeaia Tuai, aged 63, has pleaded not guilty to a number of charges, including dealing in slaves and rape.

This 2-pack of Kasa Wi-Fi smart plugs is now on sale for just $15
In this day and age, it’s so easy to upgrade your house and turn it into a smart home with super-affordable smart plugs. I mean, just look at this ultra-mini Kasa model that’s down to $8.71 on Amazon. In fact, it gets even cheaper if you want to buy multiples...

Air New Zealand’s new CEO Nikhil Ravishankar on airline’s ‘existential threat’ and bouncing back from crisis
Air NZ's new boss on 'wicked' problems he's confronting, and how to never waste a crisis.

The big questions facing the All Blacks after coaching bombshell
So much for a smooth build up to the All Blacks’ bid for a first Grand Slam since 2010.

Hollywood star Melanie Lynskey calls for criminal charges over Pike River, Robyn Malcolm calls it ‘manslaughter’
Calls come as police finalise decision on whether to prosecute over 2010 mine disaster.

Cameron Norrie back for 10th ASB Classic after win over Carlos Alcaraz
Fresh from his upset win over the world No 1 in Paris, the Auckland-raised Cameron Norrie has been confirmed to play at this summer’s ASB Classic.

Maybe tariffs, definitely golf: What Luxon and Trump discussed in first meeting
The prime minister has met the US president for the first time.

Nvidia hits record $5 trillion mark as CEO dismisses AI bubble concerns
"I don’t believe we’re in an AI bubble," says Huang after announcing $500B in orders.

A deepfake video of Nvidia’s CEO sent thousands of viewers to a crypto scam
Nvidia’s GPU Technology Conference isn’t making many waves for gamer or PC hardware crowds this year, perhaps because it seems to be exclusively interested in boosting hardware for “AI” and data centers. So it’s almost ironic that a phony version of the keynote livestream reportedly relied on generative “AI” to...

Business performance sentiment falls to record low - BDO survey
Only 35 percent of business leaders are feeling positive about their current financials, a new survey has found.

Pahiatua woman shared concerns about son's behaviour before death
Karen Gilbert-Palmer was found dead on 15 October, and Police are searching for her son, Jeremy Robertson, in connection with her death.

Razer releases new esports keyboards with extra responsiveness
Razer has launched the company’s fastest and most responsive esports keyboards to date: the Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz and Huntsman V3 Pro Tenkeyless 8KHz. The keyboards have been developed with professional esport gamers to optimize responsiveness, precision, and feel. Both of these keyboards use Razer’s second generation of analog optical switches...

He built a home by the roadside in Queenstown. 875 days later it was declared illegal
The owner claimed his building was on his driveway, while the council argued it was on a public road reserve. After 875 days, the matter was decided by the court.