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Auckland FC back across the Tasman to face Western Sydney Wanderers
All you need to know about the A-League Men round nine match.

‘This is how cultural erasure occurs’: Why a NZ game is removing Maori carvings
A leading New Zealand video game company is removing Maori carvings from one of its games after it was accused of cultural appropriation.

‘No due diligence’: The failures behind a $1.7m Govt contract for a firm linked to an advisor
Conflict of interest concerns led to an independent review of Health NZ procurement practices. Its findings are damning.

What You Need To Know Before Snagging This Fancy Costco China Set

Zelenksy urges EU leaders to agree on further financial support

Merz ready to give Russian assets frozen in Germany for Kiev

Palestinian trash burning is a national security threat, Katz and Smotrich say

IDF evacuates Israeli settlers who crossed into Gaza, demanding resettlement

This house was once packed with explosives, now it’s with packed craftsmanship
"I just always love the idea of just turning something that wasn't meant to be a house into a house.“

Linux Foundation unveils ORCA to contain cyber attacks
The Linux Foundation has formed ORCA, a new alliance to contain automated cyber attacks by isolating and compartmentalising software.

Google tests ‘CC’ — a Gemini AI that taps your Gmail, Drive, and Calendar
Google is currently testing a new email-focused AI assistant called “CC.” The assistant is powered by Gemini and connects to the user’s Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar, reports TechCrunch. Every morning, CC will send an email about the user’s day, summarizing their schedule, tasks, and important updates. Users can also...

Micron surges as global memory chip shortage boosts profit forecast

We ‘don’t have enough manpower’ for the delivery boom, says Singapore-based robotics founder

Trump Media bets on fusion energy with $6 billion TAE deal

AI data centers are eating the memory industry, and it could hurt your wallet

Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war reporter, dies aged 91
He was known for covering the Vietnam and Gulf Wars - and for interviewing both Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.

Save 40% today! Best Buy slashes HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 to $630
The end of the year is always a great time to get mid-range laptops at close to budget-tier prices. These are the kinds of laptops that will carry you through an entire day without getting on your nerves, so why settle for an entry-level clunker when you can score an...

The disappearing flatmate and the tenants’ two-year battle for their bond
A group of students have spent two years trying to recover their bond after their flatmate walked out.

‘Highly culpable’: Woman fined $16,000 after branches cut from protected tree
Laura Mursell hired a contractor to cut limbs from the English Oak in December 2023.

This popular self-heating mug is 27% off! Keep your drinks hot for hours
Is there anything better during the cold, winter season than a hot cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea? And is there anything worse than that hot cup turning ice cold in half an hour, leaving you with half a mug of undrinkable dissatisfaction? If you’re tired of constantly microwaving your...

Waterloo Road actor William Rush dies aged 31
Rush also starred in Grange Hill and Vera, and was the son of Coronation Street star Debbie Rush.

Cable TV wants cord-cutters back. Should you listen?
Comcast and Spectrum are trying new tactics to win back cord-cutters and keep their existing TV customers from jumping ship. Last week, Comcast retooled its TV plans and made them easier to understand. Instead of needing to provide a service address and scrutinize the fine print for hidden fees, you can...

The waterfront retreat right in the heart of a quaint village close to Auckland
You wouldn’t know it if you were driving past, but there’s a lot going on behind the unassuming fence on Riverside Drive.

Now only $15! Arlo’s Wi-Fi security cam packs crazy features for the price
When it comes to home security cameras, you have so many great options these days. But even among those, the tiny Arlo Essential stands out, especially for first-timers who don’t have any security cameras. Why? Because it’s so friggin’ affordable! Why spend $50 or $100 if you aren’t sure you’ll...

The post-GeForce era: What if Nvidia abandons PC gaming?
Imagine it’s the year 2030 and Nvidia has just announced its newest RTX 7000-series graphics cards. But the cheapest of the cards is priced over $2,000 and the top model is nearly double that. The series offer minimal uplift on rendering performance, but they’re incredibly good at accelerated upscaling and...