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‘Dangerous’ YouTube videos struck down for bypassing Windows 11 account setup
Microsoft, really, really, really wants you to log in with a full, connected Microsoft account for Windows 11. It’s essential for tracking user data, feeding people ads, and generally making your PC experience much more frustrating (though it also enables ease-of-life features like OneDrive and account syncing between PCs). Users...

Wesley Tomich's family calls for change after death at Mount Maunganui fertiliser plant
Wesley Tomich died on machinery at a Ballance Agri-Nutrients' fertiliser plant, after the company failed to put proper guarding in place.

Ampere and Stratus Materials team up to test cobalt-free battery tech

ACEA raises concerns over vehicle production in Europe amid microchip shortage

Erdogan, Merz clash publicly over Gaza war

French parliament adopts Le Pen party resolution for first time

Fresh protests hit Tanzania after elections marred by unrest

16 homeowners in dispute with Auckland Council as flood buyout deadline looms
One resident is renting elsewhere and paying a mortgage on her home that she hasn't lived in since it flooded in 2023.

3+ billion PCs and phones are defenseless against new browser security flaw
Security researcher Jose Pino has discovered a security vulnerability in all Chromium-based browsers that are based on Chromium versions up to 143.0.7483.0, which includes Chrome, Edge, and Opera, but also Vivaldi, Arc, and Brave. In other words, most PCs on the planet are affected by the vulnerability, which Pino has...

Fonterra sale won't make difference to consumers, dairy experts say
Farmer shareholders have voted in favour of a $4.2 billion sale of the dairy giant's consumer brands, Mainland and Anchor, to a French company.

Coroner warns against dangers of kerosene fridges after explosion kills Picton man
The old-school fridges are not common, but are used in areas where there is no electricity.

Grandfather died weeks after fuel for kerosene fridge exploded next to him
The 80-year-old died in hospital five weeks later of multi-organ failure due to severe burns.

Thousands enter second week with no power, after storms
Residents are adapting to using gas bottles, generators and car headlights for cooking, heating and lighting.

I caved and bought an $80 portable monitor. Now I love working remotely
I’ve been working exclusively from home for well over a decade, so as you can imagine I’ve grown quite comfortable in my cozy home office with a pair of monitors, my trusty MX keyboard, and lots of fresh coffee. I also like working from other places, including restaurants, cafés, and...

After teen death lawsuits, Character.AI will restrict chats for under-18 users
AI companion app faces legal and regulatory pressure over child safety concerns.

Measles spread modelling considers 150 cases a week possible
The official advice to government looked at how measles could spread but with current low childhood vaccination rates.

Government announces new charter school for secondary students with autism
The government has announced the Autism NZ Education Hub will start in Term 3 for neurodivergent secondary students who are struggling with traditional schooling.

Mahurangi oyster farmers despair at Watercare's biggest sewage spill yet
Ten marine farms have been in a lengthy battle with the Auckland water company to stop sewage overflow contaminating their oyster crops.

Frustration, sadness, as suicide rates remain high
"We're talking 630 real people who lost their lives ... and hundreds of thousands of people ... impacted by these deaths. Looking at the numbers, we're not shifting the dial here."

Hotel chain to open 50th lodging, cites growth in events-based tourism
The company says anticipated growth in events-based tourism is behind its increased investment.

This Philips Hue smart LED bulbs 2-pack just fell to its best-ever price
Over the past couple of decades, most of us have moved on from incandescent light bulbs to LEDs. Well, now’s the time to make the next transition—from dumb bulbs to smart bulbs that smarten up your home and give you more control. These Philips Hue A19 LED smart bulbs are pricey...