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Embrace physical media with my favorite 4K Blu-ray player, now 27% off
I was feeling pretty good about my previous 4K Blu-ray player, until the day it froze during the climax of Interstellar. Just as that Christopher Nolan epic was soaring into its final act, the glorious 4K UHD image ground to a halt, and no amount of cleaning the disc or fidgeting the controls would help....

Fire crews continue to battle large Waiuku blaze, toxic smoke warning issued
Fire and emergency crews remain on site as toxic smoke prompts health warnings

Funeral for children killed in Sanson fire
Those attending have been asked to wear bright colours.

Opposition MPs, community groups call for proposed Auckland homelessness ban to be binned
The government has signalled it's considering introducing legislation that would give police the power to issue move-on orders to remove unhoused people from Auckland's city centre.

Why a higher KiwiSaver balance could cost you at retirement
A financial advisor says while we encourage people to save for retirement, the system effectively penalises them for doing so.

Why do some people enter best-dressed competitions again and again?
Best-dressed competitions at horse races are their own beast when it comes to style, drawing a unique field of contestants.

Secondary kill: The 1080 poison plan to eliminate feral cats that’s divided opinions on Stewart Island
Some Stewart Islanders think they can wipe out all predators from their piece of paradise, allowing endangered native species to thrive. A 'secondary kill' 1080 poison strategy to kill feral cats is a controversial part of the plan.

'Grade inflation': Think-tank warns 'A's will soon be most common university grade
A new report has analysed grade data from the country's eight universities between 2006 and 2024.

The PS5 is a no-brainer with this $399 Black Friday deal (20% off)
It’s been a few years since the PlayStation 5 came on the market, yet it still rarely goes on sale—and that’s a bummer given the $500 MSRP for the Slim Digital Edition. Fortunately, now’s your chance to snag a discount on it because Amazon is selling the PS5 Slim Digital...

Nvidia’s latest driver patch restores FPS performance in Windows 11
Windows 11 was actually supposed to be the optimized operating system for gaming, at least that’s what Microsoft promised. Instead, many users are still struggling with problems that impair the performance of numerous games on Microsoft’s current operating system. Things got particularly bad with October’s Patch Tuesday and update KB5066835, which...

Ark, celebrity broadcaster’s home on list of most-viewed Trade Me properties of 2025
A Christchurch ark, a Remuera mansion owned by two well-known New Zealanders and a sculptural Auckland show home topped the charts.

How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the oil and gas industry's wishlist.

Dozens of firefighters tackle blaze at Waiuku recyling facility, six shipping containers alight
Waiuku residents are asked to stay indoors and keep doors and windows shut.

This Amazon Black Friday deal knocks AirTags down to just $16.25 each (4-pack)
If you ask, “Where did I put my keys?” at least once a week, you need AirTags in your life. And we’ve got great news, because Black Friday is the perfect time to get them for an all-time low price: Amazon is selling a four-pack of Apple AirTags for just...

'Serious shake-up' of local government imminent
The coalition is set to announce major changes that could spell the end of regional councils, RNZ understands.

'Three beautiful angels taken too soon': Funeral for children killed in Sanson house fire
August, 7, Hugo, 5, and Goldie Field, 1, died on 15 November in what's being treated as a murder-suicide.

Heart Kids charity warns of fundraising scam
It's an incredibly disappointing situation, Heart Kids says.

The dark fleet hiding in our own backyard: How the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow and Tehran
SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: How shadow fleets made the Cook Islands flag inconvienent.