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De Minaur wins Newcombe Medal for fourth time, Barty’s haul in his sights
For the third successive year, Tennis Australia crowned Alex de Minaur as its standout player.

NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink 'on leave' as governance spat escalates
Scott Weenink is said to be in a "state of purgatory" with former greats dismayed over a "campaign to see the CEO removed".

Firefighters fear wind change could cause 322ha Tongariro blaze to flare up
The blaze has burned through 322ha of alpine vegetation and was 50 percent contained on Monday night.

Microsoft Teams can soon snitch on your location using Wi-Fi connections
For better or worse, Microsoft Teams is one of the most important communication apps in the professional world. It’s used by millions for chat messages, video conferences, and sending files. Now, according to the Microsoft 365 Roadmap, Teams is getting a new feature in February 2026 that few people are...

Kua mate te Pati Maori? He rerenga korero tera kaore au i whakaaro ka tuhituhi ahau
Kei te tae tere mai te mutunga o tetahi tau ano, na reira kua tae ki te wa ki te maka atu i etahi tohu torangapu i mua i te waipuketia o tatau katoa e nga ope kaihoko Kirihimete i Ikea.

Theft charge after machinery stolen from DIY SOS site
A BBC producer says the stolen items were recovered by police, and the build remains on schedule.

16 new features coming in Windows 11’s huge December update
On Tuesday the 9th, Microsoft will release December’s monthly patch for Windows 11. The last Patch Tuesday in 2025 will be huge, because according to Windows Central, there will be no fewer than 16 new features included in the update (though given the nature of Windows 11 previews, none of...

Never, ever put these 6 devices near your Wi-Fi router
If your Wi-Fi repeatedly causes problems, the cause may be inside your own home. Routers are often placed near devices that interfere with the wireless signals and slow down the connection. Below, you’ll find out which objects to watch for and how to avoid them. These devices must not be...

Meta offers EU users ad-light option in push to end investigation
Facebook agrees to change "pay or consent" model after talks with European Commission.

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi resolute on her return to Parliament
The MP for Te Tai Tokerau is returning to Parliament for the first time after being temporarily reinstated to Te Pati Maori.

Government to reveal Resource Management Act replacement
The Prime Minister has described the reforms as a "game changer" for New Zealand, with details of exactly what the replacement will look like to be revealed on Tuesday afternoon.

Childcare company removes detergent from centres after children chemically burned
Seven people, including five children, were taken to Christchurch hospital after a dishwasher chemical was mistakenly used on a children's slip and slide at Kindercare in Woolston.

First-time buyer: How to get your hands on a $2m villa for less than half the price
In Ponsonby or Herne Bay this Auckland home would be worth millions, here, it could be as little at $875,000 for the right buyer.

Is Te Pati Maori dead? That’s a sentence I never thought I’d be writing
“Another year is wrapping up fast so it’s time for me to chuck you my political awards before we all get swamped by the Christmas shopper hordes at Ikea,” says Joel Maxwell.

Ho ho no! Your Christmas lunch just got a lot more expensive - and a Kiwi favourite is particularly pricey this year
Don’t expect too much festive cheer at the checkout this year - we’ve crunched the numbers.

DiCaprio's One Battle After Another leads Golden Globe nominations
Hamnet and Sinners are also recognised, with Timothee Chalamet and Cynthia Erivo up for acting prizes.

Why the Police Minister failed to disclose the first time he heard about a McSkimming complaint – and why it matters
IPCA rejects Mark Mitchell’s claims it would have been “inappropriate” to seek more detail about the complaint.