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Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends
people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.

Visa & Sektor join to highlight payment innovation at event
Visa partners with Sektor as co-host for the 2026 Hamilton Island Conference, focusing on payment innovation and tech collaboration in Australia and New Zealand.

Pakistan hires former Black Caps coach to take over white-ball team
Several former Pakistani cricketers, including Azhar Mahmood, had applied for the job, but Mike Hesson got the nod due to his “proven track record”.

Jevon McSkimming resignation: Police Commissioner accepts it ‘raises questions’
Allegations Police found pornographic material on McSkimming's work computer.

Love retro games? Don’t miss this new handheld console
TL;DR: Bring your favorite classic games anywhere with the Retropian Color Handheld Console, now just $79.99. Gaming used to be more mobile. Sure, the Switch is portable, but it’s bulky, and who wants to risk something that expensive by carrying it around? That’s why third-party handhelds like the Retropian are making a comeback. The Retropian Color looks like a classic Game Boy but comes packed with over 10,000 retro games. You’ll get hits from NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, PlayStation 1, and more, all running smoothly on its open-source Linux system. The 3.5-inch IPS screen shows off games in sharp, colorful detail, and if you want more, you can load extra games using a microSD card. Battery life is impressive, with up to six hours of play on a single charge. It recharges quickly with USB-C, so you won’t be stuck waiting. And thanks to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, you can even jump into multiplayer sessions with friends. At just 0.55 pounds, the Retropian is easy to toss in your bag without weighing you down. The familiar D-pad, ABXY buttons, and analog sticks make it feel like old-school gaming in the best way. Bring your favorite games anywhere. Get the Retropian Color while it’s on sale for $79.99 (reg. $129). Retropian Color Retro Handheld Gaming ConsoleSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million
Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.

Funding dries up for two Auckland charities as demand increases
One Auckland-based charity says it has lost a fifth of its annual budget but demand for its services keeps increasing.

EastEnders star Peace reveals cancer treatment
Heather Peace says she had surgery and chemotherapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

Judge urges man to stop drinking after 13th drink driving conviction
Sukhdev Singh has used alcohol to cope since losing his teenage son in a quadbike crash.

Waikato ATV fatal crash: Family creates Givealittle to raise money for emergency services
The ATV crash killed 10-year-old Jimmy Schick, while dad Rodney remains in intensive care.