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Bridgerton puts female romance at heart of season five
Francesca and Michaela will be the first same-sex couple to be in the show's central relationship.

Deal: Anker’s 100W 3-port GaN charger drops to $50 (29% off)
NOW 29% OFF Anker 100W 3-Port Charger (B121B) View Deal Amazon is currently selling this 3-port 100W Anker Charger (model B121B) for just $50, down from its original $70. That’s a nice 29% discount on a high-speed charging block for all your devices. Key specs at a glance: 100 watts of total charging power 3 charging...

Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff
It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

OpenAI details Sora 2 safeguards on likeness & teens
OpenAI sets out new safeguards for its Sora 2 video app, tightening controls on likeness, teens, harmful content and AI-generated audio.

Combat deployment of NZ troops to Middle East unlikely, even if help asked - law professor
Alexander Gillespie said a joint statement between 19 countries, including New Zealand, condemning Iranian attacks on commercial ships was "effectively just scoping".

'Impactful' weather event heading for upper North Island
MetService says Northland is likely to be upgraded to a red weather warning as it develops.

Board accused of interfering in Columba College, accuses ministry of 'overstepping' in turn
Staff at the Dunedin school complained to education officials multiple times accusing the board of bullying and interfering in the day-to-day running of the school.

Dunedin City Council considers sanctioning first-termer Benedict Ong for code of conduct breach
Benedict Ong last month sent an email complaining about a staff member's performance to the council's chief executive and two local journalists.

Samsung’s 40-inch 4K 180Hz ultrawide monitor is $500 off right now
40-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 (G75F) Monitor View Deal The 40-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 (G75F) is currently down to just $700 at Amazon, a whopping $500 discount off its original $1,200 MSRP. The deal is live now—and if you jump on it, not only will you score 42% off, you’ll also get a...

John Beckenridge killed himself and stepson in 2015, coroner rules
John Beckenridge was angry, self-righteous and vengeful when he drove his car off a cliff in the Catlins with his 11-year-old stepson, a coroner has found.

Get this Asus laptop with 16GB RAM and Intel Core i7 for $500
NOW $200 OFF 15.6-inch Asus Vivobook Laptop View Deal Budget laptops might be a thing of the past soon, at least budget laptops with Windows and respectable specs. That being the case, if you’re shopping for one right now, I’ve got a definite candidate. B&H is selling an Asus Vivobook with 16GB of...

Father's meningitis plea after daughter's death
A grieving Kiwi father is renewing calls for free vaccinations for all New Zealand students as fresh cases emerge in Dunedin.

4am wake-ups: Can anyone be a 'morning person'?
Rising before the sun comes naturally to cafe owner Nadia, but sourdough-prepper Euan is struggling. Why does that happen - and can you change?

Two senior Corrections staff under investigation
One faces an allegation of sexual harassment while the other has been suspended following multiple allegations of bullying and harassment

Government announces new diabetes roadmap but keeps details secret, for now
Maungakiekie MP Greg Fleming announced the plan, which hopes to slow the disease's progression and decrease the number of amputations.

Iranian New Zealanders mark Nowruz at Parliament with mixed feelings
Those in attendance gathered to celebrate the Iranian new year, while grappling with a "mix" of feelings due to the ongoing conflict.

Logitech’s low-profile G515 gaming keyboard is 56% off today
NOW $90 OFF Logitech G515 Wireless Gaming Keyboard View Deal Logitech gaming keyboards aren’t known for being particularly affordable. As a matter of fact, the latest version of its G515 wireless, low-profile design goes for a whopping $160 at retail. But if you’re okay with a version that’s got a bit of game...