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Infinigate named AWS seller of record to boost EMEA & ANZ cloud
Infinigate is now an AWS Designated Seller of Record across EMEA and ANZ, aiming to boost cloud distribution and speed procurement by up to 85% for partners.

Cyber Monday only: Lifetime access to every Microsoft Office app is only $35
TL;DR: Flash sale for Cyber Monday! Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows is on sale for $34.97! That’s less than $5 per app (MSRP $219.99). For anyone who’s still paying $99.99 per year for Microsoft 365, why not switch to the lifetime version of Microsoft Office? It’s now on sale for one of the lowest prices...

Lightning strikes through central North Island, strong winds and heavy rain forecast
Gusty westerlies, possible thunderstorms and hail were forecast to hit Auckland by Monday night, after a soggy 24 hours in Wellington.

Meth worth $4.5m found in teen's luggage at Auckland Airport
Customs said the Canadian man was identified as a 'risk passenger' during its standard pre-arrival screening.

Two children in critical condition after crash north of Auckland
NZ Transport Agency said at 5.20pm State Highway 1 at Wellsford was blocked in both directions.

‘Summer of two personalities:’ Hot and dry for most of the country but could be a rainy end to summer
Earth Sciences NZ released its summer forecast and it is looking good for most of the country.

10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal to draw in feisty London derby
Chelsea produce a defiant performance to hold Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge after going down to 10 men following Moises Caicedo's first-half dismissal.

The Papers: Reeves 'denies lies' and 'must face sleaze probe'
The fallout from last week's Budget continues to dominate the papers.

Pope Leo finds his voice on first foreign trip
We are learning a little more about how Pope Leo intends to carry out his duties, writes Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool.

Wellington dad smashes 4035 pull-ups
Josh Harding cried as he completed the massive goal in front of his seven-year-old son. Soon after he couldn't get off the couch.

Escape Acrobat’s subscription trap with a $25 lifetime alternative
TL;DR: Replace subscription-based PDF editors with a lifetime SwiftDoo PDF Pro license for $24.97 (MSRP $129) when you use code PRO. Subscription creep is everywhere. Your music, your TV, your cloud storage, and now even your PDF editor want a monthly payment. If all you need is a reliable and secure way to edit,...

US star hails Yorkshire market town where Christmas film was shot
The Hollywood actor was part of a star-studded cast to descend on Knaresborough for a new movie.

Autistic teen given free tickets after ID mix-up saw him blocked from dream gig
“He was really very sort of quietly sad, which is unusual for him.”

Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of the Independent, dies aged 88
The Independent was the first paper not to have a permanent allegiance to a political party.

Tom Phillips hearing underway challenging media restrictions, publication of case details
An injunction currently prevents media, police and Oranga Tamariki from publishing certain details related to the case.

Japanese 'One Piece' singer stopped mid-show after China-Japan feud
The sudden cancellation of Japanese events in Shanghai have sparked criticism and fanned nationalist sentiment.

Why 2026 will be a year like no other for India's Sun mission
For the first time Aditya-L1 will be able to watch the Sun in its maximum activity cycle.

Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.