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Venus Williams returns to add star status to ASB Classic in Auckland
The US tennis legend has confirmed she will make her seventh appearance at Auckland's 2026 ASB Classic in the new year.

Stop running these Windows commands (without knowing what they do)
If you’re reading this story, odds are pretty good that you’re tech support for your friends and family. And you might even have a few well-worn habits when it comes to trying to figure out what’s ailing a Windows machine. But you might want to re-examine them, on the advice...

$3 per kilometre to fly: Are New Zealanders getting value from domestic air travel?
Short domestic flights are now cost as much as $3 a kilometre if booked shortly before travel - is that okay?

Why Kelston Boys could be turned into a charter school without the school’s approval
Explainer - Can a school be 'taken over' by a charter school conversion? Here's what you need to know.

RNZ Concert’s soothing Guy Fawkes pet sounds
Pets and their owners can tune in and chill out to RNZ's annual Concert for Animals tonight.

Te Kooti o Timatanga Hou - The Court of New Beginnings celebrates 15 years of success
Te Kooti o Timatanga Hou - The Court of New Beginnings started in 2010 and has reduced reoffending rates, nights spent in prison and hospital admissions by more than 65 percent.

Bend a knee like Beckham: Football legend knighted
“This is without doubt my proudest moment," Beckham said after the ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Crews contain out-of-control blaze in Hawke’s Bay
The fire in rural Hawke’s Bay was extinguished on overnight

Vinmar automates USD $3 billion unit with Celonis platform
Vinmar International automates its USD $3 billion order-to-cash unit using Celonis, boosting efficiency and reducing manual processes globally.

Curfew lifted in Tanzania's main city after election unrest

Creative Pebble X review: Big PC sound in a tiny package
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Clear, crisp sound Attractive RGB accents Wired and wireless connectivity Cons Comes without a subwoofer Limited app support for Android and iOS Control buttons are tiny Our Verdict The Creative Pebble X is a versatile PC speaker with great sound and connectivity. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated...

New climate scheme to recognise carbon removal activities beyond tree-planting
The government has identified new wetlands and rewetted peatlands as "areas of opportunity" to pull more carbon out of the atmosphere.

How actor Ellie Smith's time as a care home entertainer inspired a hit play
The London-based New Zealander was at a loose end during the Covid lockdowns when she put her mind to writing a new one-woman play.

A night at a New Plymouth booming homelessness shelter
A steady stream of rough sleepers is taking advantage of a recently-opened night shelter in New Plymouth where chronic homelessness is up 50 percent on five years ago.

Need a CD/DVD drive for your laptop? This one via USB is only $21 now
Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create backups—especially with modern laptops, which are usually supplied without a drive. External drives are the solution for continued access to physical media. The Amicool external CD/DVD drive is currently on sale for...

Mercedes-Benz boosts efficiency with Celonis process intelligence
Mercedes-Benz enhances manufacturing efficiency and on-time delivery by integrating Celonis Process Intelligence across its global production and logistics systems.

Get Alexa for cheap! The sleek Echo Spot is now on sale for 31% off
One of my favorite things I’ve bought for my home has been a smart assistant. Need to turn off the smart lights? Need to know who that actor is in the movie I’m watching? Need to set up a quick reminder while my hands are busy? The Amazon Echo Spot...