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Whoa! Windows 7’s market share surged, tripling in users last month
Every month, Statcounter publishes market share figures for the various Windows versions, but this month’s figures are something special. In September 2025, an ancient Windows version that hasn’t been updated in years saw a non-trivial bump in users. We’re talking about Windows 7. Yup, you read that right. Windows 7 was...

Booked a ticket with Air NZ but flying with Qantas? How does that work?
Stuff Travel looks at codeshare flights. What are they and what are the benefits?

New Zealand’s debt, explained
The New Zealand Government has over $175 billion in debt. Stuff explains what this means, and what could happen if it was called in.

They told me my case wasn’t serious enough. But it destroyed me
Ali Cook was sexually assaulted by officials from Vietnam as she worked in a Wellington restaurant. She’s still waiting for justice

Netflix account hacked? Here’s how to take back control
Streaming accounts are a favorite target of cyber criminals and Netflix is at the top of the list. The perpetrators gain access via leaked passwords, phishing emails, or malware, and use the account for their own purposes or for resale on the darknet. For those affected, this often manifests itself...

England are 'chalk and cheese' from Ashes - Sciver-Brunt
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says that they are a different side both on and off the pitch as they prepare for their Women's World Cup opener against South Africa on Friday.

Singapore GP declared F1's first 'heat hazard' race
Formula 1's governing body declares this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix a 'heat hazard' race with temperatures expected to reach 31C.

'Ryder Cup abuse of McIlroy crossed the line'
There is "no place in golf" for the abuse suffered by Rory McIlroy and Team Europe at the Ryder Cup, says PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague.

Xbox Game Pass site chokes as flood of gamers rush to unsubscribe
Xbox Game Pass is getting a lot more expensive—up to 50 percent more expensive for the all-you-can-eat Ultimate tier—which is a problem for a service that appeals to players based on its relative affordability. It looks like Brad Chacos isn’t the only one cancelling before the higher prices hit, as...

Mortgage, bills and no job: Young homeowner’s cost-of-living battle
A woman who owns a three-bedroom home says she never thought she would be struggling to afford groceries: “It feels like an oxymoron.”

‘Finally vindicated’: Community wins 10-year fight to close bottle store
The Thirsty Liquor Store in Mangere East must cease trading next month.

Auckland Council sides with community groups against Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray helipad
Although Auckland Council is the official defendant in the helipad case, it’s standing shoulder to shoulder with Quiet Sky to stop Ali Williams’ flights.

Every laptop owner needs this slim 20K power bank, now 45% off
With cold weather looming ahead, I’m excited for all those days where I’ll be working in a coffee shop with a pumpkin spice latte to warm me up. But what I’m not looking forward to? All those times when I find myself without proper outlet access for my laptop. That’s...

Microsoft’s newly redesigned Office app icons go soft and fluid
Microsoft has redesigned all the icons for its various Office applications (officially known as Microsoft 365 apps), this time focusing on color gradients and contrasts. The result? These new Microsoft Office icons are now more colorful, more curvy, and more approachable. We’ve known for some time that Microsoft Office apps were...

Tickets, bots & touts - is Chelsea relationship with fans turning sour?
Chelsea are back in the Champions League, but relations between parts of the fanbase and the club hierarchy have turned sour.