NZCity NewsLinks

All Links

23 Apr 2026

Search

Rock band Traffic co-founder Dave Mason dies at 79
He rose to fame after starting the British group alongside Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood.

Oracle & Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise database agent
Oracle and Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise access to governed database data, letting users query enterprise records in natural language without SQL.

Ryzen 9950X3D2 tested: AMD made a creator’s dream chip in gamer clothing
AMD’s V-Xache-infused X3D series of processors has been an absolute smash hit in the PC gaming space, pushing AMD to the forefront of the performance discussion after years of Intel dominance. But after three generations of success, fans were probably wondering when AMD would pull out all the stops for...

A practical guide to travelling China, from riding the world’s fastest trains to using Alipay

How National Geographic And De Beers Are Investing In Scientists, Communities, And Centuries-Old Knowledge To Protect One Of Africa’s Most Vital Water Systems

Russia says its Africa Corps has freed Russian and Ukrainian citizens abducted in Niger

10 hidden gems in KwaZulu-Natal according to a local who knows them best

Xbox cuts prices for Game Pass but ends day-one Call of Duty access
New Call of Duty?games will be?added to the subscription service "about a year" after release, Microsoft said.

Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
Zscaler joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to test Claude Mythos Preview in software scans, as the firm pushes zero trust against AI-driven attacks.

Meet the film school dropout who became a billionaire quantum computing CEO in days thanks to Nvidia

Investor Justin Sun sues Trump-backed World Liberty Financial over token rights

Merck to partner with Google Cloud on AI initiatives

This is the Framework laptop that stops asking you to make excuses
I usually give Framework laptops a bit of a pass. After all, they’re the upgradeable, modular laptop that you’ll want to live with for years, right? Not the new Framework Laptop 13 Pro. It’s something you’ll want to live with right now. I’ve used the Framework Desktop, and borrowed Framework’s earlier...

Powerball luck strikes again with $5.5 million win
From Auckland to Marlborough, several Kiwis are celebrating tonight after a string of major Lotto wins across the country.

Geekom A7 Max gaming mini PC drops to $549 at Best Buy (today only)
BEST BUY FLASH SALE Geekom A7 Max Mini PC View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Are you ready to get your hands on a gaming-capable mini PC...

Superbowl coach says he's had difficult conversations after publication of photos with NFL reporter
The photos were of Vrabel and Russini at a Sedona resort and were taken before the annual NFL meetings that began in Phoenix on March 29.

UK goods prices rise on conflict-driven inflation, clothing, footwear escape for now

This tiny desktop habit will make you way faster on your PC
If you want one of the easiest, lowest-effort productivity upgrades you can make right now, this is it: level up your keyboard shortcut game. Navigating your PC and apps with keyboard shortcuts may not sound that worthwhile, but that time spent not clicking can lead to serious efficiency gains. Here’s the...

Iron Mountain wins Google Cloud award for media archives
Iron Mountain lands Google Cloud honour for AI-powered media vaults, helping rights holders digitise ageing archives and unlock new licensing revenue.

Serious Crash Unit at scene of motorcycle accident
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured following a single-vehicle crash on Factory Rd near Temuka on Wednesday night.

Meet the Chinese artists living the Weta Workshop dream
A trio of creatives recount their artistic journey at the world-renowned studio.