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Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision
Iceland joins Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 contest.

Is it ever okay to leave a party or social event without saying goodbye?
Leaving a party or social event without saying a proper farewell is something most of us have probably done at some point.

Tom Phillips’ firearms licence revoked months before second disappearance, documents show
New information outlines a key moment in the Marokopa timeline, but leaves major gaps unanswered.

Public health agency says children exposed to asbestos should be monitored long-term
It says regular monitoring will ensure the best chance of successfully treating cancers - which could take decades to emerge.

Cancer diagnosis numbers set to skyrocket by 50 percent over next two decades
The Cancer Control Agency says the projected increase - from about 30,000 new cases this year, to over 45,000 by 2044 - underscores the need for ongoing investment.

Teaching Council says appointing board member Tom Gott as acting CEO isn't against the rules
Tom Gott was appointed because Lesley Hoskin is on agreed leave while the Public Service Commission investigates the council's handling of conflicts of interest and procurement.

Microsoft says Windows 11 will be better for gaming in 2026, pinkie swear
With the Steam Deck still the favorite of the handheld gaming PC market by a wide margin, and Valve poised to make a swing at console-style living room PCs with the second-gen Steam Machine, Microsoft might be feeling a little nervous about gaming on Windows 11. As well it should....

HBO Max is actually getting cheaper for Verizon subscribers
Think of it as a holiday surprise from Verizon: a rare streaming TV price drop, with the wireless and home-internet carrier serving up discounts for its HBO Max perk as well as its Netflix and HBO Max bundle. Verizon MyPlan and MyHome subscribers on Reddit posted screenshots of emails announcing the lower HBO Max rates, which are slated to take effect for new and...

Lost in transition: The businesses trapped by New Zealand’s energy crisis
Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - many feel they have nothing but bad options.

Microsoft fixes critical Office zero-day security flaw. Update ASAP!
Yesterday was Microsoft’s big “Patch Tuesday,” which unleashed various security updates against 56 new vulnerabilities. This rounds out the year with a whopping total of 1,139 vulnerabilities fixed throughout 2025. In addition to Windows and Office, these fixes also affect Azure, Copilot, Defender, Exchange, and PowerShell. The next big update is...

Young dad's death after sand dune collapse a 'tragic accident' - coroner
Kane Watson was killed by a sand dune that collapsed and swallowed him on a West Auckland beach in August.

Taxpayers' Union releases fudge taking swipe at Finance Minister Nicola Willis
The organisation released packaged fudge branded as 'Nicola Fudge Co.', with an image of the finance minister combined with the slogan, 'A treat today - A tax tomorrow'.

Seven-year-old Hamilton boy Tyrese goes missing after leaving to visit friends
Tyrese left his home on Anderson Road in Deanwell at 4pm, saying he was walking to his friend's house.

'Incredibly concerning': One in eight teens report unwanted sexual experiences - study
The survey found sexual violence rates were highest against Maori and Pacific teens, gender-diverse youth, and those in the poorest schools.

Coroner warns of hidden beach danger after young dad’s tragic death
One of the final photos of Kane Watson shows him smiling at the beach, next to the hole in the sand that would take his life.

These hardware hacks turn your gaming mouse into a whole new beast
For gamers looking to maximize their performance, even small mouse modifications can make a big difference. From glide and click feel to sensor accuracy, each adjustment can be tailored to your personal playing style. One noticeable improvement is the replacement of the mouse feet with high-quality PTFE skates. These reduce friction...