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Microsoft finally fixes years-old bug that kept Windows from shutting down
Windows is a fantastically complicated piece of software, and there are literally millions of ways in which it can go wrong. But one of the more persistent ones over the last few years has been a shutdown issue that’s probably annoyed you at least once, if not multiple times. In...

FENZ aims to save $50m a year: 'We can't keep doing everything for everybody'
Core firefighting and rescue duties are exempt in a proposed new restructure, but management is talking about doing less.

Justin Baldoni chose not to refile lawsuit, his lawyer says
The actor and director's $400m lawsuit against his former co-star has been formally ended by a US judge.

Extent of police falsifying breath tests 'unfathomable' - employment lawyer
Barbara Buckett says the number of staff and the fact it occurred across the country points to wider problems within the organisation.

Wellington Girls' College allows most students to return to school after measles cases
Most Wellington Girls' College students will be back in class on Thursday after three confirmed cases of measles at the school.

Daniel John Wood's death after driving while tired 'so avoidable' - coroner
A coroner is warning against driving while tired after a man was killed in a car crash in the Waikato town of Te Awamutu.

When laptops stop feeling like machines
Have you noticed how modern laptops seem more approachable than ever? Gone are the sharp, angular edges and industrial plastic of the past. Today’s machines feel sleek, tactile, and… almost inviting! As a very tactile person myself, this shift in design really changes my emotional connection with the tech I...

Jeremy Vine 'devastated' by Joey Barton X posts
Jeremy Vine tells a court he found Joey Barton's posts on X about Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko "vicious".

These NZ hotels just won big. Here’s where’s worth checking into
The finest stays across Aotearoa and the South Pacific have been crowned at this year’s HM Awards, celebrating the region’s most exceptional hotels, resorts and lodges.

Despised, perverse Auschwitz marching band gave some hope of life
"And it was pretty horrendous what they had to do. But they needed concerts on a Sunday for three hours to soothe their jagged nerves."

'Calm down' - Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick on coalition's homeless plan
The Auckland Central MP says moving rough sleepers out of the city centre will only shift the problem to another place.

This 3-in-1 wireless charging stand is a stellar 56% off with this code
Is your desk an absolute mess with too many cables strewn all over for charging all your gear and gadgets? You can be honest! If that’s the case and you wish you could tidy things up, here’s a nifty desk accessory that’ll help you out in a snap: this 3-in-1...

Schools only legally obliged to teach te reo Maori if parents ask for it under law change
Some teacher and principal groups have reacted angrily to the government's sudden change which took them by surprise.

Neurodivergent youth more likely to die before age of 25 than peers, study finds
While death among young people is rare, those with a neurodevelopmental condition are nearly five times more likely to die before the age of 25.

This custom Intel motherboard with 36 USB ports has gone viral
You can never have too many ports. Or can you? It looks like someone got tired of hunting for one more USB port on their motherboard… and just crammed every possible spot full of them. This older Intel board (shown off on Reddit and spotted by VideoCardz) appears to be...

Windows 10 falsely says your PC has reached end of support? Here’s why
Although Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10 on October 14th, you can still keep using Windows 10 on your PC with extended support. At least, that’s how it goes on paper. The problem is that Windows 10 apparently doesn’t seem to know that extended support is active and is...

Injuries force Robertson to mix up his team for Scottish test
All you need to know ahead of the All Blacks team naming for Sunday morning’s test against Scotland.