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This Windows feature secretly eats up RAM and slows your PC over time
Did you know there’s an “efficiency” feature in both Windows 10 and Windows 11 that actually isn’t very efficient at all? At least not when it comes to sysetm memory usage. The feature is called Delivery Optimization and its main purpose is to “optimize” the downloads of updates and apps...

Coach believes big win brewing as Phoenix return to home stronghold
The Phoenix know they need to be more clinical in front of goal when they host Sydney FC at Porirua Park on Saturday.

Where is the sand? Residents at odds with council over disappearing beach
Wellington residents are appealing to the council to replace the sand at a much-loved local beach. But council says the sand will return on its own.

‘It’s bloody childish’ - stoush over mail in isolated village leaves hikers empty-handed
When people arrive at a remote village after walking along the Te Araroa Trail, they are left without vital supplies due to an on-going stoush over mail.

‘Some would call this thievery’: Backlash to new fees for the vulnerable revealed
Public Trust told Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee that vulnerable Kiwis were struggling to pay hefty new fees and needed help, but nothing was done.

Cairns Taipans star Jack McVeigh torches NZ Breakers in scoring masterclass
The Breakers, who had won their last six in Cairns and nine of their last 10 overall against the Taipans, drop to 7-12 for the season.

I’m a nerd, gamer, & dad. I want these 10 Christmas gifts because no one ever asks!
The stereotypes are true: Nobody ever asks dad what he wants for Christmas. Now don’t get me wrong! I live a fortunate life. My kids and partner are delightful, I do interesting work surrounded by amazing people, my gaming PC would make teenage Brad drool, and I even find time to...

BBC replaced by TNT Sports as Commonwealth Games live broadcaster
The subscription channel takes over from the BBC which had been the principal partner since 1954 and provided free-to-air coverage.

Why Kiwi skier is sitting pretty heading into her third Winter Olympics
Following a dream month to end 2025, next year is shaping up to be even bigger for Alice Robinson.

‘Used and abused’: Why iconic Cheapskates store that shaped city for over 40 years is closing
Cheapskates Christchurch is closing after 43 years at the heart of the city and country’s snowboarding and skating scenes.

Open-home planner: Hamilton an escape from costly Auckland market
You’ll get a lot more bang for your buck south of the Bombay Hills and some Auckland folk are feeling the property pull.

Tova O’Brien’s 2025 political awards: From the Mouldy Lunch Award to the award for Hand-In-Blender Self-Implosion
It may have been the hump year of the electoral term, but a boring slog it was not. Stuff’s Political Editor Tova O’Brien looks back at the highs and lows.

Save 34% on Anker’s magnetic wireless power bank with kickstand
I love a good power bank deal because I believe everyone needs one in their backpack, purse, pocket, or wherever you’re able to carry it. I’ve had to beg my phone’s battery to last a bit longer one too many times, and it sucks. That’s why I always have a...

Samsung’s 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor is $500 off today
It’s not every day that you can snatch a fantastic OLED monitor at a deep discount, but today is one such day! I just spotted this 32-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 for $500 off—an absolutely amazing price drop that brings this $1,300 monitor down to a more affordable $800. That’s...

Will the TikTok deal mean the app changes in the US?
The app's Chinese owner ByteDance has signed a deal with investors to run its business in the US.

Who was Osman Hadi; why is Bangladesh on fire over his death?

IDF reveals details of Shayetet 13 op. that foiled Hezbollah maritime network run by Nasrallah

Germany's upper house remembers Nazi-persecuted populations

UN-backed experts say Gaza food supplies improving but 100,000 still in 'catastrophic conditions'

EU delays signing of Mercosur deal