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Weather live: Northland, Auckland, Coromandel in line for another blast of heavy rain
Days after parts of Northland were flooded, orange heavy rain warnings are in place for the region along with Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Tue, 20 Jan 6:35am 

-Crypto’s worst year for hacks wasn’t a smart contract issue. It was a people problem.

Explainer: “Why service and repair shops are disappearing”
Repair shops once formed the backbone of local high streets. Rising costs, sealed devices and shifting consumer habits are now pushing many to close. 
© 2026 ITBrief Tue, 20 Jan 6:15am 

A tale of two coaches: on-pitch-rivals, off-field friends
Lars Hopp and Stephane Auvray: on-pitch rivals, off-field friends 
© 2026 RadioNZ Tue, 20 Jan 6:15am 

-Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks
-Digital scans unveil new love notes and sketches on ancient Pompeii wall
-2026 Saudi Arabia Darts Masters Day 1 first round live results, scores, schedule & bracket
-Mistake at airport allows passengers to leave without clearing immigration

Anthropic expands Claude AI tools for health & trials
Anthropic rolls out Claude for Healthcare and Life Sciences, adding sector-specific connectors, agent skills and consumer health integrations. 
© 2026 ITBrief Tue, 20 Jan 6:05am 

KiwiSaver or your house - which is likely to give better investment returns?
While people are often told house prices double every 10 years that hasn't been the case since 2015, an expert says. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Tue, 20 Jan 5:55am 

More confirmed yellow-legged hornet sightings, but still confined to North Shore
The number of queen yellow-legged hornets found this summer has reached 43. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Tue, 20 Jan 5:55am 

Cloudflare buys Astro framework, pledges open future
Cloudflare snaps up the Astro web framework, vowing to keep it open source while tying it closer to its performance and developer platform. 
© 2026 ITBrief Tue, 20 Jan 5:45am 

Anker’s 140W GaN charger will replace your laptop power bricks for 35% off
If you’re like me and absolutely hate lugging around your laptop charger every time you go anywhere, then this 140W Anker GaN charger should be on your radar. For $65, you get four speedy ports, 140W max output, and a 5ft cable — all you need for your laptop and... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 20 Jan 5:05am 

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Why ‘nothing beats a Bay of Plenty summer wedding’ for this MP
National MP Tom Rutherford proposed to his fiancee where they had their first date - Omanu Beach. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Tue, 20 Jan 4:25am 


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-Decentralized autonomous organizations need a rethink, Ethereum co-founder says
-Bitcoin price briefly plunges to $0 on lesser-known Paradex exchange
-I lead IBM Consulting, here’s how AI-first companies must redesign work for growth
-Looking ahead to 2026: What’s next for Startup Battlefield 200

Coding jobs squeezed as AI reshapes developer roles
AI is shrinking routine coding vacancies but boosting demand for developers who can design systems, integrate tools and think strategically. 
© 2026 ITBrief Tue, 20 Jan 6:15am 

War on guns at centre of PNG govt plan to reassert authority
Analysis - Why Marape is moving early on guns, policing and the 2027 election 
© 2026 RadioNZ Tue, 20 Jan 6:15am 

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-Attorney-General: Govt refusal of Oct. 7 inquiry is harming truth-finding and accountability

Invercargill councillors reject claims they failed former Mayor Tim Shadbolt
Former Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark disputes claims made by Sir Tim Shadbolt partner at his s funeral that his colleagues have blood on their hands. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Tue, 20 Jan 5:55am 

PM Christopher Luxon says tariffs 'not the way forward' in dispute over Greenland
The Prime Minister says tariffs are not the way foward as the US president threatens extra tariffs on EU allies that oppose his Greenland plans. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Tue, 20 Jan 5:55am 

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Top 10 data governance best practices to implement today
With AI use surging and fines topping EUR €1 billion, robust data governance is now essential to unlock value, trust and compliance. 
© 2026 ITBrief Tue, 20 Jan 5:05am 

This Core i5 mini PC with 32GB RAM is down to $499
If you need a new computer, but you don’t want a new laptop or a massive desktop PC, then you might as well get a mini PC, since these tiny little things are way more powerful than you’d think. This Beelink EQi13 Pro is $100 off, which means you can... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 20 Jan 4:45am 

‘Groceries are an afterthought’: Older, two jobs and struggling to buy food
People who have been in the workforce for a long time are struggling to make ends meet in the cost of living crisis. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Tue, 20 Jan 4:25am 

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