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Anker’s crazy 15-port power strip is on sale! Now only $24 on Amazon
It’s time to go out with the old and replace it with something way, way, way better. I’m talking about your power strip! Forget the conventional, cramped, 6-outlet style you’re familiar with and level up to this modern style by Anker: a 15-port monster with smart orientation of outlets to...

They were earning $120,000. Then AI came along - now they’re earning a third of that
An experienced translator says their income has plummeted and they’re having to retrain for a different career.

First-home buyer: Cottage two doors down from school
The vendors hope the buyers will be a young couple who want to have a family, and who will make the most of the excellent location.

The Aucklander who looms as Wellington’s key man in the sixth Kiwi derby
Bill Tuiloma may be a proud Aucklander, but his loyalties are firmly with Wellington as he prepares for his first New Zealand derby.

The big storm probably blew bacteria from the water well inland
As the strongest gales in a decade lashed Wellington, social media was wondering: Can wind blow contaminated seawater inland?

Last call for the little-known law stopping clubs selling booze
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is cutting red tape and says it will soon be easier for clubs to host events and sell alcohol to guests.

Windows 11 is about to get a wealth of new features and changes
The next major feature update for Windows 11 will bring a new taskbar, new emojis, and changes to the Settings menu, and plenty more. The new features and improvements are now available in preview form via the Build 26100.7918 and 26200.7918 test versions, which are open available to Windows Insiders on...

Nigella will be 'wonderful' on Bake Off - Prue Leith
Dame Prue, who lives in Oxfordshire, announced that she would be leaving the reality baking competition in January.

Black Caps' path to Twenty20 World Cup semifinals confirmed
The eight teams advancing to the second phase were locked in with five group stage matches still to be played.

'Would die for that jersey': Proud Kiwi turns down Origin 'cash grab'
Under the new eligibility rules, Jahrome Hughes could have been eligible for Queensland, but he won’t be turning his back on the Kiwis jersey.

The hot new Queenstown experience that’s all about relaxing
In the whirlwind of city life and a fast-paced career, it’s easy to forget that relaxation is as simple as taking the time to breathe in and breathe out.

Councillor under investigation over gallery incident wants apology from mayor
Steve Gibson says initial report into his conduct “lacked natural justice”

National struggles for traction as NZ First gains ground in new poll
The ruling coalition could cling to power, but by only the slimmest of margins, with NZ First again positioned as kingmaker.

This Ryzen 7 mini PC is now $332: 16GB RAM, triple 4K, Windows 11 Pro
If your desk feels perpetually overcrowded, then you might want to replace your laptop or desktop PC with a mini PC—one that offers plenty of power in a compact build at a great price. The Acemagician M1 is one such machine, and right now it’s on sale for $332 on...

Tailscale unveils Aperture to govern workplace AI use
Tailscale launches Aperture in open alpha, adding an identity-based gateway to log, govern and standardise workplace AI and agent use.

Black Foils, France to miss Sydney SailGP event after horror crash in Auckland
Their boats need extensive repairs following the high-speed collision in Auckland last Saturday that left two sailors hospitalised.