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Do you really remember what you think you do?
We trust our memories to tell the truth. But what if they lie? Psychologist Gabrielle Principe explains why even our most vivid recollections shouldn't be trusted.

Phoebe Rings unpack their genial, exhilarating debut album
The Sampler: Phoebe Rings latest, Ladi6 is as effortlessly cool as ever and Salt Water Criminals impress with powerhouse songwriting.

Don’t pay recurring fees for Microsoft 365—this Microsoft Office lifetime license is an affordable alternative at $130
TL;DR: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft productivity apps can be yours for life when you get Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC for $129.97. For a while, a Microsoft 365 subscription was the only way to get recent versions of apps like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The only problem is that software subscriptions are expensive. It’s basically like renting your own productivity, and you’re never done paying for it, but now there’s an alternative. Instead of paying at least $99.99 for Microsoft 365 every year, now you can get Microsoft Office for life, and it’s on sale for $129.97 (reg. $149.99) while supplies last. This version of Microsoft Office comes with: Word Excel PowerPoint OneNote These are some of the most recently updated versions of this software, so you’re still getting AI enhancements like Word’s Smart Compose or Excel’s new data handling tools to make spreadsheet tasks more effortless. However, this isn’t Microsoft 365. You’ll get many of the same apps, but instead of paying (minimum) $99.99 every year, you’re paying a one-time fee to get them for life. Normally, that fee would be $149.99, but now you can get Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC for only $129.97. Downloads are selling out fast, so act while you still can. Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC: One-Time PurchaseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

The McMigraine meal hack: Does it actually work?
More than 750,000 Kiwis suffer from migraines and one in seven have up to 15 of the intense headaches a month.

'Let him grow' - Ronaldo and Yamal to meet on Sunday
Cristiano Ronaldo (the best player in his 40s in the world) comes up against Lamine Yamal (the best teenager in the world) in Sunday's Nations League final. BBC Sport sees how they compare.

'He went silent': Fears for NZ nurse Vanron Ngoun missing overseas
Vanron Ngoun, also known as Van, was last heard from in Naples, Italy, on 27 May.

'Changing paperwork is not going to fix funeral debt': Association slams call to remove funeral directors as cremation middlemen
'Changing paperwork is not going to fix funeral debt'

This dual-USB 1TB flash drive works on old and new devices
TL;DR: Get 1TB of high-speed, plug-and-play storage that works with almost every device for just $69.97, including free shipping. If you’ve ever paid for cloud storage and then couldn’t access your files because of bad Wi-Fi, this one’s for you. This sleek little flash drive is your new backup plan. With 1TB of storage, a dual USB-C and USB-A interface, and speeds of up to 30MB/s, it’s built to keep up with photographers, designers, editors, and anyone else who regularly juggle large files. You don’t need to install anything, download drivers, or carry around adapters. Just plug it in—your laptop, your phone, your tablet, even your friend’s PC at a coffee shop—and go. It’s like your own private vault that fits on a keychain. This thing is waterproof, dust-proof, and drop-resistant, because life happens. Coffee spills. Backpacks fall. No big deal. At just $69.97 (usually $109.99), it’s also one of the best deals going for portable storage. Pay once, own it for life, unlike that monthly cloud subscription that never seems to end. Pick up this 1TB Dual USB-C + USB-A 3.2 High-Speed Flash Drive while it’s on sale for just $69.97 (reg. $109.99), including free shipping. Dual USB-C + USB-A 3.2 High Speed Flash Drive (1TB)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Wanted man found in Auckland after pursuit of stolen vehicle
The man was one of two in the car which initially failed to stop, police said.

Council chief executive warns of abuse, harassment of elected members
Ruapehu District Council chief executive Clive Manley won't hesitate banning offenders from council social media.

Alligator that swallowed jandal at Auckland Zoo gets all clear
Dixie the American alligator was seen swallowing a jandal in her habitat prompting a visit to the vet hospital.