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Logitech’s reliable M705 wireless mouse is a steal for $30 today
Well, well, well. If it isn’t my very own mouse—one of my favorites for how reliable it is—on sale for 25% off on Amazon. Logitech devices rarely go on sale, and when they do, they don’t drop very much. That’s what happens with products that are well-made and well-liked, often...

How supercritical geothermal energy could change our future
With LNG on the way, The Detail looks at two possible fuel alternatives that could deal to New Zealand's reliance on gas and coal

Duo biking around the world say NZ drivers are the most aggro
During their 17 day stretch in New Zealand, the pair copped abuse daily, including getting the finger from drivers and an aggressive approach they'd seen no where else.

Saturday Night Live criticised for 'hurtful' Tourette's sketch
The condition is "not a joke", the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.

Lenovo’s coolest new ideas will stay concepts (for now)
Mobile World Congress 2026 is just ramping up over in Barcelona, and Lenovo has arrived with a cadre of new laptops, tablets, and other gadgets. While I’m sure there are plenty of people glad to see a new Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition, the company’s most interesting hardware probably isn’t...

Wellington council releases first triennium plan in almost a decade
Fixing the failed Moa Point plant has quickly become a key part of the council's three year plan.

Only lunar eclipse of 2026 taking place tonight
The peak of the eclipse will occur just after 12.30am - and New Zealand has the "best seat in the world" to view it.

Personal loan arrears hit 10-year high as people struggle to meet repayment obligations
Loan arrears overall are lower than a year ago, but personal loan arrears have hit a 10-year high at 10.2 percent, up 6 percent on last year.

GrabOne to relaunch under Kiwi ownership nearly five months after going into liquidation
The announcement brings GrabOne back to local ownership following its purchase by Australian company Global Retail Marketplace in 2021.

This prompt reveals what your AI knows about you
One of the tools that ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini use to keep you around is by remembering tidbits gleaned from your conversations, ranging from your name and where you live to your hobbies and pet peeves. Sometimes, it’s helpful when your AI knows what you do for a living and...

Naval officers charged over HMNZS Manawanui sinking 'unprecedented'
A retired law professor says the case is unique with New Zealand having never lost a ship in such a way before.

Windows 11 market share keeps climbing despite all the issues
Microsoft’s problematic updates in January 2026 and even late 2025 apparently haven’t put a damper on Windows 11’s growth. The latest figures from Statcounter reveal that there’s still significant growth happening for Windows 11 into February 2026. Statcounter The worldwide market share of Windows 11 users increased by 10.16 percentage points in...

Generative AI fuels alarming surge in intimate image abuse
Generative AI is fuelling a sharp rise in intimate image abuse, outpacing weak platform responses and patchy global legal protections.

Amazon invests USD $50 billion in major OpenAI AWS deal
Amazon to invest up to USD $50bn in OpenAI as the pair deepen AWS ties, expand Trainium use and launch a new stateful AI runtime.

Previously unknown faultlines discovered in Auckland
Scientists will soon start to dig trenches across some of the lines to see if they are active and could cause earthquakes.

Echo Technology expands footprint, acquires new company
Echo Technology is acquiring BMS, a specialist in secure data storage disposal and the refurbishment and resale of end-of-life IT equipment.