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All you need is intention: Creating purpose in Product Management
As AI reshapes work, product managers must lead with human intention, turning clear purpose into products that truly serve people.

Asus’ ProArt 24-inch IPS monitor now $199: Color accuracy at a discount
Sometimes, what you need isn’t a fully gaming-ready monitor (expensive) but one that’s perfect for home offices while still calibrated for design work and flawless color fidelity (not so expensive). If that’s you, then you’re going to love this deal: Asus’ professional 24-inch ProArt monitor is now $199, a big...

Microsoft says stop calling it Microslop, or you’re banned
Microsoft is injecting all of its products with its Copilot “AI,” whether you want it or not, from Office and Edge to Paint and even Notepad—and Windows users, based on what empirical evidence is available, really don’t like it. In fact, “Microslop” is the viral derogatory sobriquet for the company’s...

'Not many I would go to dinner with': Why Kiwi squash star keeps distance from rivals
When New Zealand squash star Paul Coll books a table at a restaurant on tour, he's unlikely to invite a competitor to join him for dinner.

Super Rugby wrap: Why Chiefs skipper picked a fight he was never going to win
Luke Jacobson believed he was fighting a just cause when he bickered with ref James Doleman, but it was like trying to stop a fighter jet with a feather duster.

Plume of smoke, men yelling as truck crossed SH1 before hitting van and killing three
One of the survivors of the crash recalled seeing a big dust of smoke as a truck crossed the centre barrier and ploughed into the van he was travelling in, killing three of the Samoan seasonal workers inside.

If you don’t need your superannuation, why keep it?
A child is more than three times as likely to be living in material hardship than someone aged 65+, so what about those who don’t need Super?

Culture wars creep into local councils, and communities pay the price
“We elected our councils only last October, but the culture-war warriors have started to flex their middle-aged muscles across the country.”

How to build data-driven AI systems with reliable data pipelines
Reliable, contract-based data pipelines are the real foundation of trustworthy AI, turning fragile experiments into robust, scalable systems.

Souvenir ticket for Cruz Beckham's Wales gig says Cardiff is in England
Souvenir tickets given out at Cruz Beckham's gig in the Welsh capital said the venue was in Cardiff, England.

Tour or residency? Top artists give their views on live music debate
Jade, CMAT and Wolf Alice share thoughts on residencies versus touring and what this means for fans.

Someone’s Windows 10 PC upgraded to Windows 11 while showering
The battle between Windows 10 users and Microsoft is reaching unprecedented heights, as exhibited by one user’s unusually frustrating experience. After months of refusing to upgrade to Windows 11, which was offered to him on his Windows 10 PC, djseifer on Reddit was shocked to discover that his PC made...

Why Fiordland tops this travel expert’s list
In our Travel Insiders column, we ask people in the travel industry about how they travel and their favourite parts of New Zealand.

Sea-side cottage that hosted Hollywood heartthrob on the market
Daniel Craig didn’t rise up out of the sea here, but he did spend some time at this Otago cottage.

‘Had to give up one child to save another’: Five months later her son is stuck in hospital
A 17-year-old boy with a rare condition has spent more than five months in hospital because there is no long-term care placement available for him.

Would you pay $55 for a coffee? This café owner says it’s worth it
More and more consumers are looking for an experience with their hot drink. But how much are you willing to pay?