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Have the lessons of the Wahine disaster been lost?
Despite numerous close calls and a recommendation dating to the Wahine disaster inquiry, the Government has cancelled plans for an emergency Cook Strait tug.

Anker’s portable USB power station is 47% off for Amazon Black Friday
Whether you’re going camping or you just need a reliable source of backup power in case the power goes out at home, you’re going to love this high-capacity portable Anker power station. It’s on another level than your typical power bank, and it has some nifty built-in features that aren’t...

Watch out for this fake ‘Windows Update’ malware scam that’s going around
Security researchers from Huntress are warning the public about a new variant of ClickFix, one of the most popular scam methods right now. In this variant, you’re hit with a full-screen browser page that claims an important security update needs to be installed via Windows Update. During the “installation” of this...

Captivating but confusing - what state is international rugby in?
After a flurry of red-card reversals and TMO interference during the Autumn Nations Series - what state is international rugby in?

Better than the John Lewis ad? Schoolboys melt hearts with Last Christmas doorbell video
The boys from Denny said they left the message on the doorbell "to get you in the Christmas spirit".

UK government urged to step up efforts to return couple jailed in Iran
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband told the BBC the UK government should have learned lessons from his wife's detention.

Good news for wild swimmers as bathing water quality improves
The annual figures from the Environment Agency show 93% of sites met minimum standards, up from 92% last year.

What is an Isa and how might the rules change?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to alter Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

How the government's sugar tax will work
Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time.

Inconvenient Indian author discovers he has no indigenous roots
Thomas King, whose works centered around indigenous stories, said he feels as though he's "been ripped in half" after learning he is not part Cherokee.

Hacked email? How to protect your account before attackers take over
If a mail account is compromised, hackers can not only read messages, but also reset passwords and take over other accounts. This makes it all the more important to take an immediate and structured approach in an emergency. Below we show you what immediate measures you should take and what...

Samsung’s huge 4K mini-LED gaming monitor is $1K off for Black Friday
My, oh my, the gorgeous 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen really is $1,000 off for Black Friday! Now that’s a deal that’s simply surreal. Instead of spending an eye-watering $2,700 on this cutting-edge monitor that’s sure to blow you away, you can now get it for “only” $1,700. View this...

What can Slot do next to stop Liverpool slide?
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at the questions Liverpool head coach Arne Slot must answer to end the crisis at Anfield.

Have Premier League's most expensive signings been successful?
Which of the Premier League's most expensive signings can be considered a success, or a failure, relative to their achievements?

Tearful Liverpool parade-accused appears in court
Paul Doyle faces 31 charges after his car struck pedestrians during Liverpool FC's victory parade.

'Don't wait for permission' - Bafta Breakthrough star Ellis Howard's advice to young artists
The What it Feels Like For a Girl star says his career changed when he posted Instagram videos.