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Microsoft’s first Windows 11 26H2 preview is here. So far, it’s AI and fixes
Microsoft has released the first preview of Windows 11 26H2 to Insiders on the Dev Channel, which will be the next major feature update for the operating system. Unlike 26H1, 26H2 brings real innovations. This is Windows 11 (Build 26300.7674) and the details in the update section of this Windows preview...

Steady as she goes or sinking ship? Real estate experts make their market predictions for 2026
Two industry experts give their opinions on what the property market will deliver in 2026.

New Zealand’s most stolen vehicle continues its four-year streak
Car theft trends reveal the clear favourite among thieves.

Yellow bar leaners and squiggly lines: Is street closure a reimagining or ‘ridiculous embarrassment’
Dunedin has lost its collective mind over a council street closure.

It’s a mess. It’s a drama. And frankly, the Maori people have never been more like Taylor Swift
“Swift was unwillingly dragged into the legal stoush of her friend Blake Lively when their private text exchanges were outed in evidence,” says Joel Maxwell.

‘We are being poisoned’: Father of two fears awful smell is making his family sick
Ciarán Farmer lives just metres from a wastewater treatment plant in Christchurch.

‘Catch me if you can’ conman who posed as UN officer deported from NZ
From Christchurch hotels to claims of high-level United Nations work and secret arms negotiations for Ukraine, Joshua Yarwood’s elaborate web of deception has unravelled, ending with his deportation from New Zealand.

This Intel i5 mini PC with 16GB RAM and Window 11 Pro? Only $361 now
If your home office setup is lagging behind and you’re ready to level up with an upgrade, maybe skip the laptop and desktop PC options in favor of a mini PC instead. Mini PCs have come a long way in recent years, offering lots of power at a low price...

eMeet SmartCam C60E webcam review: Bargain 4K, and a remote that rocks
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Quality 4K webcam images with 60Hz option Surprisingly useful remote control Powerful zoom features Solid autofocus Cons Privacy shutter must be added on Onboard mics and noise cancellation are average to poor Camera positioning is annoying Our Verdict eMeet’s affordable 4K autofocus webcam generates great-looking shots, with a handy remote that controls many of its...

The ‘Windows won’t shut down’ bug is even worse than we thought
Since the last major update for Windows 11 in January, problems have been piling up. Among other issues, some users were no longer able to shut down their PCs properly or put them into hibernation mode. It’s now clear that significantly more systems are affected by this bug. Not only is...

The NZ coastline this MP calls her ‘beautiful big blue backyard’
Jenny Marcroft, NZ First list MP for Kaipara ki Mahurangi, explains why her electorate in Auckland is the place to be this summer.

‘Egregious’ treatment of vulnerable migrant worker leads to $33,000 fine
The Labour Inspector said “exploitation of migrant workers has no place in New Zealand society”.

He kunakunaku. He hemanawatanga. A, ko te pono, na runga i te raru nei kia tino rite te iwi Maori ki a Taylor Swift
Ae, whakarongo mai ki a au - i toia a Swift ki roto i te pakanga a-ture a tona hoa Blake Lively i te whakaaturanga o a raua whakawhitinga kuputuhi tumataiti.

Stop destroying your SSD: 6 must-do Windows 11 tweaks
SSDs, or solid state drives, are widely used in desktops and laptops because they offer faster performance, quieter operation, and lower power consumption than traditional hard disks (HDDs). In the durability stakes, as well, an SSD wins over an HDD. However, like all electronic components, SSDs have limited lifespans that can...

Raspberry Pi prices leap again as RAM shortages slam PCs
RAM prices are going up. That’s been the news for months and months, and it’s affecting almost every aspect of consumer electronics, from the most powerful graphics cards to the cheapest hobby machines. The beloved Raspberry Pi is getting its second price hike in two months, thanks to RAM shortages...