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Polkadot Gains 9% After Breaking Key $2.25 Resistance

Sony's Blockchain Partner Launches Institutional-Grade Stablecoin for Soneium

Nebius leverages Microsoft, Meta contracts for AI expansion

Misha Glenny to replace Bragg as In Our Time host
Bragg stepped down in September after more than 27 years at the helm of the BBC Radio 4 show.

Health NZ spent $283k to look into Starship Hospital bullying claims, reviews to stay secret
RNZ first reported on years-long ructions at the unit that treats abused children, Te Puaruruhau, in October.

Defective switch caused Air NZ Airbus A320 emergency landing in Auckland - report
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is unsure how many other planes are likely to be affected by the problem.

Can’t open Excel attachments in Outlook? This annoying bug is to blame
It’s been a while since the new version of Outlook overtook the old classic version, but users are still unhappy with it. The latest issue? Certain Excel attachments aren’t opening in Outlook anymore, and the problem has been kicking around for about two weeks already. Microsoft has confirmed the issue with...

This home has been described as a ‘horror story’ - but what does it mean for renters?
Damaged floors, scuffed walls, $550 a week: this rental listing highlights a gap in the law, says a tenants’ advocate.

‘Just a hole in the ground’: The bankrupt and the nationwide pool business
A Christchurch business is making waves in the swimming pool industry nationwide, with claims of massive delays, unfinished work and unpaid bills.

Exclusive: SecurEnvoy's Michael Downs on MFA gaps and rising attack risks
SecurEnvoy says flexible, phishing-resistant MFA is becoming essential as attackers increasingly exploit human error and regulatory pressure intensifies.

Grab Razer’s Huntsman V3 Pro TKL gaming keyboard for 33% off
Razer is a household name for PC gaming peripherals, and this Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL is a heck of a keyboard. It’s even better now that it’s down to its best price of $148, a 33% discount on Amazon. View this Amazon deal First of all, and perhaps least important in...

Marvell to Buy Celestial AI; Shares Jump on Bullish Remarks

Government puts $15m towards weapons and equipment for Ukraine
The amount brings New Zealand's total monetary contributions for the country's war efforts to more than $53m, more than half of it for weapons and ammunition.

Ultra Worldwide Music Festival heads to Wellington, 20,000 expected to attend
About 20,000 people are expected to attend the one-day, three-stage festival that's being called a milestone by promoters.

Will New Zealand follow the 'ugly shoe' summer?
The recent Northern Hemisphere summer was populated with all manner of curious shoes that often drew the focus to the toe.

How to use your security camera’s 2-way audio (without being weird about it)
Two-way audio is standard on most consumer security cameras these days. Most people try it once, talk to their dog through the mic, laugh at the delay, and never think about it again. That’s a shame, because this tiny mic-and-speaker combo can make your camera far more useful than a...

Why this All Whites and Auckland FC star’s big week is bigger than you know
Saturday brings the World Cup draw and a New Zealand derby, but something close to Francis de Vries’ heart is happening beforehand on Thursday.

Japanese-inspired home with Zen garden and expansive city views on market
Imagine being surrounded by Zen peace and calm, while only being an 18 minute drive from the CBD.

‘Simply unjustifiable’: Anger and disbelief as price of health insurance rises 111%
From a male choir in Christchurch to a book club in Hamilton, the “staggering” jump in health insurance premiums is a hot topic across New Zealand.

New homes delayed by 'energy-hungry' data centres
The London Assembly found the growth of new data centres temporarily halted building some houses in 2022.

RAM is so expensive, Samsung won’t even sell it to Samsung
The price of eggs has nothing on the price of computer memory right now. Thanks to a supply crunch from the “AI” bubble, RAM chips are the new gold, with prices on consumer PC memory kits ballooning out of control. In an object lesson in the ridiculousness of an economic...