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Record-breaking year sets Sharesies investors up for 2026 investments
The DIY investment platform reported record trading in October, followed by subdued sentiment in November and stability in December.

Parents devastated no one held accountable for disabled son's death
The Health and Disability Commissioner found the serious failures in his care were "systemic".

Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo heading to England after 2026 season
Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo will be heading to the English rugby premiership following the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific and NPC seasons.

Weather live: Storm bringing gales, heavy rain with 'high chance' of red warnings
Large areas of the country are braced for another round of severe weather.

This fake ad blocker malware impersonated uBlock Origin’s developer
I block ads (despite the hypocrisy) and you probably do too if you’re tech-literate enough to read PCWorld on the regular. So maybe you’re familiar with the minor drama between Google Chrome and the incredibly popular uBlock Origin, which is also a solo developer’s passion project. That notoriety has led...

Anker’s 3-port USB wall plug is 30% off, its lowest price ever
This Anker charger may be tiny, but it’s also mighty. Capable of charging up to three gadgets at once, this Anker Prime 67W 3-port wall plug is only $35 right now, a 30% discount from its $50 MSRP. View this Amazon deal This Anker accessory is built with GaN technology, which is...

Deal! This USB external CD/DVD drive is only $16 right now on Amazon
We love that modern laptops have become so slim and light, but we aren’t happy about the disappearance of ports and features. It’s been forever since I’ve seen a laptop with an optical disc drive! If you’re like me and sometimes wish you could load up a CD or DVD...

Ads are coming to ChatGPT soon. Here’s what they look like
In early December of last year, OpenAI mentioned the possibility of adding advertisements to ChatGPT. Now, the AI company has confirmed that it’ll soon start testing display ads in the AI chatbot. To start, sponsored ads will appear at the bottom of ChatGPT responses when relevant products and/or services are mentioned...

'They're hungry': Shark warning to Kiwis after spate of Australian attacks
Kiwi expert Dr Riley Elliott insists sharks don't hunt people - but sometimes they make mistakes.

High Seas Treaty welcome news for SPREP in uncertain times
The region is counting a win as the UN High Seas Treaty came into effect, while a key Pacific environment body comes to terms with US withdrawal.

Millions of Bluetooth headphones at risk of eavesdropping security flaw
Researchers at KU Leuven in Belgium have discovered a serious security vulnerability (called “WhisperPair”) that exists in millions of wireless headphones from several well-known brands, reports Wired. The vulnerability can be used for both tracking and eavesdropping, without the user even realizing it. It’s due to a security flaw in the...

840,000+ users hit by malicious browser extensions. Uninstall these ASAP!
Security researchers are now warning of a targeted malware campaign that involves malicious software hiding in certain browser extensions. The wave of attacks—dubbed “GhostPoster”—targets Chrome, Firefox, and Edge users. There have been over 840,000 attacks since December. How the GhostPoster attack works The first analysis of GhostPoster comes from security experts at...

New ‘DockFrame’ dock taps into Framework’s USB-C modular system
Finally, I get to write something about Framework that isn’t just the company apologizing profusely for RAM price increases beyond its control. Framework’s modular laptop design has made it a magnet for modders and unconventional applications. One design is now expanding its USB-C-based ports into a standalone dock design. The DockFrame...