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Jeremy Vine 'devastated' by Joey Barton X posts
Jeremy Vine tells a court he found Joey Barton's posts on X about Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko "vicious".

These NZ hotels just won big. Here’s where’s worth checking into
The finest stays across Aotearoa and the South Pacific have been crowned at this year’s HM Awards, celebrating the region’s most exceptional hotels, resorts and lodges.

Elderly woman paid police instead of NZTA for speeding ticket. Now she’s being hounded for non-payment
The authorities are pointing the finger at each other about how to reverse the $55 non-payment fine.

Long queues and baffled drivers: New $152m flyover drives minister mad
Simeon Brown is calling for urgent changes to a new $152 million flyover, saying it has created long evening delays and confusion for motorists.

Image depicting Sudanese mother protecting boy from gunmen is AI-generated

Mexico President Sheinbaum presses charges after street harassment

France suspends online platform Shein amid sex-doll scandal

Early Black Friday deal: This decked-out RTX 5060 laptop is $430 off
Whoa! Why wait until the end of the month for a “Black Friday deal” when there are excellent deals that are just as good—or even better—going on right now in the days leading up? Seriously, check out this 16-inch HP Omen gaming laptop that’s now $1,149.99 (was $1,579.99) at Best...

Wow! This $500 HP laptop is only $220 right now ahead of Black Friday
Need a truly budget laptop? Here’s a deal that’ll knock your socks off. This HP laptop has fallen to an incredible new low price, making it cheaper than many Chromebooks with similar or better specs, except this one runs Windows 11 and won’t force you to learn a whole new...

Google warns of AI misuse in new GTIG threat report
Google’s threat team warns that hackers are now using AI to create self-modifying malware and evade defences.

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The internet should make life easier but, between scams, hackers, and data trackers, it feels like there is an endless list of dangers – and it’s only getting worse. It’s natural to be concerned about how much of your digital life is being tracked or exposed without your knowledge. Avast Ultimate...

Injuries force Robertson to mix up his team for Scottish test
All you need to know ahead of the All Blacks team naming for Sunday morning’s test against Scotland.

Home with luxury yacht vibes and volcanic views on the market for the first time
The views takes in Waitemata Harbour and Rangitoto, which you can gaze at as you putt on your private green.

No, electric buses aren’t catching fire because of their batteries
Three incidents in 10 days have prompted widespread speculation about the dangers of electric buses.

Blown up in a blaze of glory — reborn as a reef: the world-class shipwreck dive on the edge of a city
A frigate that was detonated off the coast of Wellington has become a thriving reef and a world-class diving destination.

‘I’ve had sleepless nights’: When a simple job becomes a costly battle
The husband and wife owners of a decades-old business say they are determined to pursue a businessman and former nightclub owner over a disputed bill.

German minister calls for optimism ahead of UN climate talks

Man arrested after groping Mexican President Sheinbaum

Adata SC735 review: A solid SSD disguised as a USB drive
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Small, thumb-drive class form factor Retractable captive Type-C connector Inexpensive for the capacity Cons Slows drastically off secondary cache Our Verdict For light duty, this cleverly designed thumb-drive class SSD delivers a lot of bang for relatively few bucks. However, it slows drastically when it runs out of secondary cache. Price When Reviewed This...

'Alopecia changed my perception of beauty' says Bake Off winner
Jasmine Mitchell spoke about her decision to live her life without wearing a wig on the Channel 4 TV show.

Mourners gather for Patricia Routledge's funeral
Her agent says the Keeping Up Appearances actress died "peacefully in her sleep" at the age of 96.

I finally found a printer I don’t hate!
There are lots of rivalries in the PC space. You’ve got AMD versus Nvidia, air versus liquid cooling, even PC versus Mac. But if there’s one thing everyone can agree on? Printers suck. That iconic Office Space scene still hits hard all these decades later because it’s so true. We all...