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Chatham Islands' new Point Durham wind farm to drop power prices by 20 percent
The Point Durham wind farm also makes it possible for the diesel-reliant islands to go green and run entirely on renewable energy.

Live: Fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment buildings, killing dozens, trapping others
Another 279 people are unaccounted for, city leader John Lee says.

‘What we dream of’: South Africa hand India their heaviest test loss for series sweep
India suffered their second test series defeat at home in consecutive seasons after also losing to the Black Caps last year.

Two islands, two forecasts: Gales and heavy rain in the South, T-shirt temps in the North
A heat alert has been issued for Napier and orange strong wind and rain warnings for the Canterbury region.

Organic Cotton Accelerator Hosts Pakistan Stakeholder Event

Drafts of Ben-Gurion's 'Revolution of the Spirit' speech unveiled in honor of first PM's death

Lotus's 1st Plug-In Hybrid SUV Will Debut by January 2026, CEO Says

Poland plans to order three submarines from Sweden

Guinea-Bissau soldiers say they have taken power after reports of president's arrest

A New Crypto Project Vowed to Transform Stablecoins. Then Its Token Crashed 90%

Uber headhunted PhDs to join 'Project Sandbox.' After a month, it said that their AI training contracts were over.

Black Friday tech shopping only gets more complicated with AI

Apple contests India's antitrust penalty law with risk of $38 billion fine, filing shows

Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg dies
She was known for eccentric and outlandish designs, worn by stars like Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue.

Nurses sick of being used as 'chess pieces' by Health NZ, in second week of work-to-rule strike
Nurses nationwide are refusing to work extra shifts or fill roster gaps, forcing hospital managers to cancel planned care and reduce ward beds.

Three-time Grand Slam winner confirmed for men’s ASB Classic
For the first timein almost 20 years, Stan Wawrinka will play in New Zealand this summer.

Crypto hoarders dump tokens as shares tumble
Several companies are selling crypto stockpiles in effort to fund share buybacks, shore up stock prices.

Founder of CCTV register in Australia urges NZ police to look into similar scheme
The founder of the register claims it could help police find missing people faster.

Paramount+’s Black Friday deal: 2 months of ad-free streaming for $6
The biggest Black Friday streaming deals often mean settling for an ad-supported plan, but Paramount+ is a rare exception this year. Starting now and running until Tuesday, December 2, you can get two months of Paramount+ for $2.99 a month—and that includes both the ad-free Paramount+ Premium tier as well as the...

Now not the time to replace BBC chair, says committee head
Dame Caroline Dinenage says she advises against any further large-scale changes at the top of the BBC.

Tapo DL110 Smart Wi-Fi Lock review: It opens to your touch
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Fast and accurate fingerprint recognition High-capacity removable, rechargeable battery with USB-C charging ANSI Grade 2 certification and IP65 protection from the elements Integrated doorbell Cons Sensitive to misalignment; strike plate and door frame tolerances matter Lock will make repeated auto-lock cycles if calibration is off No external provisioning API for Airbnb-type integrations Our Verdict The...

Spacey set to face civil sex assault claims in court in 2026
Three men have sued the Oscar-winning actor, alleging that he assaulted them between 2000 and 2013.

Property managers fined for relying on QR code
Property Brokers was fined for not advertising a rent price on signs, its general manager said.

This $50 USB-C monitor from AOC is perfect for holiday travel
I have three monitors on my primary work desk. And also my primary gaming desk. They’re the same desk, don’t tell my boss. But they do make me feel a little hamstrung when I have to use a laptop. The solution is a USB-C portable monitor, letting me bring multi-monitor...

What now for home loan rates?
The official cash rate has been cut by 25 basis points - but how much further can we expect home loan rates to fall?

Hunger and hallucinations: Adventure racers primed for Godzone event in Marlborough
The Godzone event will take competitors up to eight days to complete.

Government's reforms will pressure councils to amalgamate - Andrew Little
Andrew Little says it's more likely the region's councils will become a super-city following reforms announced this week.