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Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76
He is best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.

Winston Peters joins allies in demanding Israel allow aid into Gaza
The Foreign Affairs Minister says it's "intolerable" supplies into Gaza have been blocked for weeks: "We've just simply had enough of it".

Saviynt Unveils SaviTalk Podcast on Identity Security
Saviynt has launched SaviTalk, a podcast on identity governance and cybersecurity, debuting June 5 with insights from industry leaders and experts.

Ngati Kahungunu wants te reo road works signs reinstated
'Te reo Maori is not a translation, a novelty, or a risk. It is official. It is sacred.'

GDT: Dairy prices fall 0.9% in final auction of season
This is the final GDT auction for the season, which officially finishes on May 31.

Get this Acer touchscreen laptop with 16GB RAM for just $288
This might be the best deal I’ve seen all year on a budget laptop. Right now, Acer—by way of eBay—is selling a refurbished Aspire 15.6-inch laptop with 16GB of RAM, a touchscreen display, and an AMD Ryzen 5 processor for just $287.99. For a laptop that’s normally $500 retail, that’s a certified banger of a deal. This is definitely a budget design, so keep your expectations in check. The Aspire 3 has a plastic body and its 15-inch screen isn’t going to impress anyone, even if the touch panel is an impressive find at this price point. With 53 watt-hours of battery, this laptop won’t be a longevity champion either. But even with these specs, it’s actually much better-equipped than the model we tested and reviewed back in 2023. This laptop won’t run the latest high-end games, but it should be good enough for Minecraft and the like. The version being sold on eBay has a touchscreen, a faster quad-core AMD processor, a much bigger 1TB SSD, and 16GB of RAM. That’s the minimum I would recommend for running Windows 11. Though it’s being sold directly from Acer, it’s “eBay refurbished,” which means you get a two-year Allstate warranty. Also note that the eBay listing is for a blue laptop, not the silver-and-black one in the review photo. As of right now, the listing is showing a price of $359.99—but you can take an extra 20% off for the next six days by using the coupon code MEMORIALDEALS. Shipping is free via FedEx. If you’ve been waiting for an incredibly affordable workhorse laptop, this is it, so hop to it! Get a 15-inch touchscreen laptop with 16GB RAM for $288Buy now on eBay

'Littleprexit' changes Australian politics, but there's more to come
Analysis - After 102 years, Australia's National Party has decided to walk away from the Coalition with the Liberal Party.

What is ‘run it straight’? The new combat sport being condemned by leading doctors
'Victory belongs to the one who dominates the collision.'

Scientists discover humpback whales are giving birth in New Zealand waters
Humpback calves have been spotted as far south as Kaikoura.

Health staff told not to talk to each other for more than five minutes a day
Health NZ denied a 'no talking' policy, but issues remain unresolved.

Exotic dancer 'The Punisher' tells court how he discovered Diddy's identity
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial heard testimony from the mother of Cassie Ventuar as well as a male exotic dancer.