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Eye surgeon-turned-attempted killer back in Canterbury despite victims’ fears
He tried to kill his landlord, went to jail and was released on parole. Now former eye surgeon Ian Dallison has moved back to Canterbury - the home of his victims.

As it happened: Warnings across North Island
The State of Emergency declaration took effect at 1am on Saturday and lasts for seven days.

Lenovo stockpiled enough RAM for 2026. It’s still raising PC prices
Basically every PC maker that’s made a public statement on the RAM crisis says it’s going to have to increase prices, or make other adjustments, like bumping mid-range laptops back down to just 8GB of memory. Lenovo, the largest PC manufacturer in the world, was a happy exception, saying it...

This $390 Intel Core i7 mini PC is great for home offices (29% off)
Tired of clunky desktop PCs and expensive laptops? Wish you could upgrade your computer without spending a ton of cash or having to sacrifice performance? Your wish can be granted… with a mini PC! The GMKtec M2 Pro S mini PC is Intel-powered with sufficient RAM to handle all your...

MSI DataMag 40Gbps review: Shiny, magnetic USB4 storage
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Handsome design Magnetic mounting to any suitable surface Up to 4GBps transfers Cons Slowest USB4 SSD we’ve tested 10Gbps speeds during long writes Our Verdict The MSI DataMag 40Gbps offers handsome design, magnetic attachment, and solid Construction. But it’s merely a good, not fantastic, USB4 performer. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated...

Black Caps’ biggest T20 World Cup group match key for building momentum
All you need to know about New Zealand’s group D match against South Africa in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Rents are ‘insane’ and beer ‘wildly’ more expensive: Why the grass might not be greener in Aus
While thousands of Kiwis are still heading overseas there has been a small rise in the number returning home.

UK CIOs struggle to govern surge in business AI agents
UK CIOs embed AI agents in critical workflows but lack real-time oversight as board pressure mounts for provable returns and tighter audits.

Otorohanga under week-long state of emergency, more rain on the way
Infrastructure and emergency services have worked through the night to assess damage, but some households have been without power overnight.

Merz: Ukraine war won’t end until Russia is economically 'exhausted'

Pizza Hut’s South Korean unit set for ownership change under court supervision

February’s Windows 11 update is causing startup problems for users
A few days ago, Microsoft released update KB5077181 for Windows 11 (both 24H2 and 25H2). Now, some reports (via Neowin) are emerging that the new version is causing boot problems for users. The critical startup problems appear to occur immediately after installation, causing those affected to end up in an...

Runna revamps beginner plans with flexible guidance
Running app Runna revamps beginner plans with flexible schedules and tailored guidance to keep new and returning runners on track.

Norway’s infamous cheating biathlete wins another Olympic bronze medal, 4 days after confessing his infidelity
Laegreid also won bronze in the 20km individual race on Tuesday, but revealed in a live broadcast that he had been unfaithful to his girlfriend and hoped to win her back.

The No 10 contenders in All Blacks mix to clash when Blues host Chiefs
All you need to know as the Blues and the Chiefs meet again at Eden Park in Super Rugby Pacific’s opening round.

‘We didn’t know what to do’: The Kiwi international rugby referee managing epilepsy
One day international rugby referee Angus Mabey woke up on the gym floor, confused.

One more trophy. One more tattoo. A-League winner wants both in Wellington
At the end of this A-League season, Brooke Nunn hopes to add one more tattoo to her extensive collection. “When we win, I’m going to get a championship one on my arm.”