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Inside the scrapped proposal to cut beds from maternity and gynaecology for ED
Wellington Hospital’s gridlocked emergency department needed a solution — but why did it fall on the hospital’s most vulnerable patients?

Hospo couple open new seaside pub in Auckland’s St Heliers
Patrick Kean and Victoria Blake worked together again with creative director Lucy Kirkwood to bring their new Eastern Bays pub to life.

We love this 1TB SSD that looks like a flash drive — and it’s only $60 now
The SK Hynix Tube T31 is hands down one of the best portable SSDs we’ve tested. It’s blazing fast and has a sleek design that could easily be mistaken for a USB flash drive—what more could you want? Right now, you can snag the 1TB model for just $60 (was...

‘I fell in love with it:’ The migrants betting their future on New Zealand
For some, it is the draw of nature and culture; for others, stability for their families. All agree - New Zealand feels like a place worth investing their future in.

While politicians play peek-a-boo, climate change is wrecking livelihoods
Opinion: We don’t need more slogans. We don’t need more blame. We need a cross-party commitment to seize the opportunities that are in front of us.

Colombia peace court sentences former FARC leaders for their role in thousands of kidnappings

IDF strikes upwards of 10 Houthi targets in Hodeidah Port, Yemen

Israel launches ground offensive on Gaza City

Malawians await presidential poll result in vote dominated by economic woes

Keychron introduces world-first all-ceramic mechanical keyboard
Keyboards have gotten kind of crazy lately, as the mechanical trend extends to every facet of the niche and companies search for some kind of edge. Keychron, one of the most visible specialists, is not immune from the hunt for the next big thing—which appears to be ceramics. Indeed, the...

Get this 49-inch ultrawide OLED monitor for over $200 off right now
We love massive monitors and OLED panels as much as the next enthusiast, but there’s no denying that massive OLED displays are pretty darn expensive. That’s why if you’re in the market for one and you spot a big sale, you should jump on it—like this 49-inch Innocn ultrawide 1440p...

Labour brands Winston Peters a ‘wily old dog’, but could they work together?
With NZ First polling above both ACT and the Greens, the kingmaker question has again come into focus.

Check Point acquires Lakera to create AI security centre in Zurich
Check Point will acquire AI-native security firm Lakera, making Zurich its Global Centre of Excellence for AI Security to boost enterprise AI protection worldwide.

Microsoft tries new trick to dissuade Edge users downloading Chrome
If you end up searching for Chrome in Bing Search with Microsoft Edge, you might start seeing a new advertisement that says “All you need is right here,” reports Windows Latest. The advertisement includes a table that compares features between Chrome and Edge and tries to sell you on the browser...

Keep the mayoral car and part of the salary - candidate’s pitch to tackle homelessness
A mayoral candidate would pledge a significant chunk of the $190k salary to help end homelessness in his city.

Senior police officer avoids conviction over photo of topless 12-year-old girl
The 40-year-old was also granted permanent name suppression.

Grab a pair of fast-charging Anker USB-C cables for just $9 on sale
Be honest: how many good USB cables do you have? You know, ones that didn’t come with your phone or earbuds from years ago, and ones that haven’t been bent out of shape or torn apart by your cat. If you want to truly fast charge your devices, you might...

Oracle unveils AI agents to automate & streamline HR processes
Oracle launches AI agents within its HCM suite to automate HR tasks, enhance workforce management, and support employee development from hiring to retirement.