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These Windows and Office versions will be discontinued in 2026
In 2026, it’s time to say goodbye again—to popular programs that we’ve been working with day in and day out. Microsoft is discontinuing several versions of Windows, Office, and other products this year. Here’s what you need to know if you’re still using these products. Windows 11 24H2 Microsoft is discontinuing support...

Manage My Health data breach ransom deadline arrives
Hackers are demanding a ransom after stealing hundreds of thousands of medical files from the country's largest patient portal.

The Housemaid is dark, sexy and seriously satisfying
Sydney Sweeney plays the live-in assistant of a wealthy family in this sinister thriller tinged with dark humour.

Eufy bows a smart lock, video doorbell, and security cam/wall light combo
Never one to stand still for long, Anker’s Eufy Security brand unveiled three new smart home products at CES in Las Vegas today: a smart lock with 3D facial recognition, a battery-powered wall light with an integrated 4K security camera and a detachable solar panel, and a video doorbell with...

UK regulator asks X about reports its AI makes 'sexualised images of children'
Elon Musk's social media platform has warned users not to use Grok to generate illegal content.

AMD’s Ryzen AI 400 processors play it safe, but add desktops too
AMD is launching the Ryzen AI 400 at CES 2026 as the next chip in the company’s CPU roadmap, with what appears to be a similar goal as the current Ryzen AI 300: Aim high on CPU performance, but with sufficient AI TOPS and battery life to attract mainstream laptop...

Bush walks, mini trains and festivals: How this MP spends a perfect summer day back home
Labour’s Tangi Utikere, the MP for Palmerston North, explains why the city is worth a visit.

From open day to Dubai: Inside the Emirates cabin crew recruitment process
Emirates is actively looking for New Zealanders to join its cabin crew, increasing recruitment visits to Auckland from bi-monthly to monthly.

Smash your 2026 reading goals with the newest Kindle, now on sale
The holidays are over… and after some mumbling and grumling, I had to put down my Kindle, go up to my office, and return to work. After spending so much time lost in the world of books these past few weeks, I can’t wait to get back to it and...

Coroner wants internet restrictions, after teen dies imitating online acts
The Bay of Plenty teen became interested in violent pornography before his 2024 death.

Top spots to take a dip around Aotearoa
Nicola McCloy has put the work into discovering New Zealand's best places to swim. She shares a handful of her favourite spots, from secluded sandy bays to urban lakes and saltwater pools.

2026 'the year of rebuilding confidence' in housing market, economist predicts
Property values continued to dip last year, but lower mortgage interest rates and signs of an economic recovery point to a possible change of direction.

Litheli debuts its first robot mowers, expands its battery-sharing ecosystem
Litheli, best known for its cordless power tools, is jumping into the robot lawn mower market with two new models on display at CES. The Eyeon 500 and Skope 800 are part of the company’s broader push into autonomous outdoor systems powered by its Infinity Power Share (IPS) interchangeable...

Crypto wallet firm Ledger faces customer data breach through payment processor Global-e

Ethereum has long talked a big game. Now it’s time for the second biggest blockchain to deliver

AMD adds Ryzen 7 9850X3D, new AI Max+ chips to boost PC punch
AMD is using CES 2026 as a launch vehicle to add several of its popular Ryzen AI Max+ and Ryzen 9000 X3D processors to its stack, but the real story might be the performance improvements AMD is claiming as part of its updated ROCm software instead. AMD is adding two processors...

NZ house prices fell in 2025 but one city hit new peaks
Market hits new lows in Auckland and Wellington, but Southland and Christchurch show resilience.