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Zotac sounds the alarm on ‘the survival of graphics card manufacturers’
The graphics card industry—like the broader PC space, mobile, and pretty much anything that relies upon memory chips—is having a bad time. It looks like cards with high amounts of video RAM and relatively low prices are getting hard to find, though Nvidia and its partners are offering reassurances. Zotac,...

Record number of ambulance calls in 2025
Data shows there were 706,194 emergency calls for ambulances, an increase of nearly 30 percent compared to five years ago.

Ardern among Ockham Book Awards contenders
Nine debut authors appear on the longlist announced today, including Dame Jacinda Ardern for her recent memoir.

This $40 Anker ruined every other power bank for me
Here’s one thing I really, really, really believe: everyone should own a good power bank. Why? Because you never know when your phone’s battery will fail on you, and it sucks when it happens when you’re far from home. It’s a safety net. Peace of mind. And it doesn’t have...

Live updates: Mount Maunganui recovery effort for victims continues one week from disaster
The first victim has been formally identified at the coroner's hearing.

Leak shows Google’s new Aluminium OS in action for the first time
Google is planning to replace ChromeOS—the operating system that currently powers Chromebooks—with a new one called Aluminium OS. It promises to combine the strengths of ChromeOS and Android into a single, cross-platform operating system… and though it’s far from an official release, we just caught a first glimpse of it...

‘I carry a mix of sadness, anger and shame’: Woman sexually violated by physiotherapist struggles to cope
The Napier man was found guilty of sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection after a jury trial late last year.

New polling shows a quarter of New Zealanders have little or no trust in police
However, a new poll also shows most people's positions were not rattled by the recent Jevon McSkimming scandals.

Insurer temporarily halts new policies in Westport due to flood risk
AA Insurance's decision will be the first of many as the full force of climate change arrives in New Zealand, one researcher says.

Work on $260 million Wairarapa rail upgrade delayed by over a year
Work on the upgrade began in 2021 was to be completed late last year but now won't be finished until early 2027.

Family found body of Tekanimaeu Arobati, man swept away by Mahurangi River
Tekanimaeu Arobati was reported missing during the severe storm that lashed eastern areas of the North Island.

Anker’s pocket-sized USB-C power bank is great at this price
Any time you leave your home to go out and about for a while, it’s always a good idea to have a power bank with you, whether in your bag or backpack or even your pocket. Yes, a tiny little power bank is better than nothing, like this compact Anker...

Ex-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson guilty of rape
Ross Davidson, known as Ross Wild on stage, was known for singing with the 80s band Spandau Ballet.

How to share your Google account after you die
Inevitably, we will need someone to handle our affairs—and for most people, their email account serves as the linchpin for your whole life. Bank accounts, subscriptions, utilities, and more. The most direct method is to share the password to your email address with loved ones, like through emergency access in a...

Save 38% on this Ryzen 7 gaming mini PC with 32GB RAM (now under $500)
Sometimes, if you look closely enough, you can find excellent deals on mini PCs that are better than more expensive laptops. And today, I found such a deal in this Acemagician W1 mini PC on sale for $467 on Amazon. That’s a massive 38% discount (was $759), but you’ll have...