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'Hoping for the best' Banks Peninsula braces for 100mm of rain
Residents of a Banks Peninsula town - previously cut off after heavy rain - are angry and frustrated, saying opening the nearby lake to the ocean would mitigate flooding.

'Hurt, disappointment and anger': Iwi speaks out on Moa Point sewage spill
Untreated water is still leaking into Wellington's south coast after the Moa Point Treatment Plant flooded a fortnight ago.

'Machines will play an increasing role in targeting' - NZDF's vision for the future
Visions of a digital twin for each soldier, laser weapons and drones using satellites to engage with targets before a human pulls the trigger are all in the latest NZDF briefing.

Taihape's Winiata Marae steps up for stranded travellers
When the huge storm closed State Highway 1 between Taihape and Hunterville, leaving hundreds of drivers stranded, the community at Winiata Marae knew just what to do.

Insurance costs drop for some households - as other struggle to get it at all
Aucklanders may finally be getting some relief on their insurance premiums - but the same cannot be said for Wellington and Christchurch.

FAMNZ boss leaves
The head of adviser association, FAMNZ, is hanging up his shingle leaving the New Zealand seven months after the country head resigned.

Our Changing World: The democratisation of space?
New Zealand has made it to number three in the space race, but with that position comes new responsibilities.

How to schedule emails in Outlook
Sometimes you want to write an email now and have it delivered at a specific date (like outside business hours, for example). Both the classic and new versions of Outlook allow you to send a message at a later date and time. Here’s how to do it: In the classic version...

South Wairarapa mayor says 'there are big concerns' after destructive storm
South Wairarapa mayor Fran Wilde said it was too soon to discuss the cost of the latest clean-up, but it wasn't too early to talk about the long-term challenges.

This RTX-powered 17-inch gaming laptop is only $879
If you’re looking for a new daily driver laptop, the Lenovo LOQ 17 laptop will do just fine, especially since it’s only $879 at B&H right now, a $251 discount. View at B&H This large 17.3-inch laptop is ready to help you through any of your tasks, from regular work stuff to...

How much do you really need to retire early?
You've probably heard warnings about how New Zealanders are likely to need to work until later in life, but what if you actually want to retire early?

The winners and losers from the India trade deal
It hasn't been ratified yet but the terms of New Zealand's free trade deal with India have been agreed on, even though the details are somewhat mysterious

Harry Styles named as curator of 2026 Meltdown Festival
Harry Styles will join the list of artists that have overseen the annual London event.

Can I put that down the kitchen sink?
Old sauces? Medicine? What about rinsing brushes after painting?

Medlog opens new Saudi logistics park

New Israeli housing plan near Jerusalem slammed as ‘disguised annexation’

What if this is the new normal?
Extreme weather seems to becoming the new normal and I'm surprised that so little concern is being shown by governments and the public. Perhaps we'll only really start reacting when our food supply is threatened.

Chainguard adds Fulfilment Dashboard, expands Helm focus
Chainguard launches a Fulfilment Dashboard and expands its vetted Helm charts, aiming to streamline and secure Kubernetes deployments.

Tempers flare as officials front for packed Moa Point public meeting
Officials fronted the crowd of more than 300, but many left disappointed by a lack of clear answers about the disaster that has been sending sewage onto Wellington's south coast.