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Get Up to 9 Months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $75
TL;DR: 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is on sale for $75 (reg. $90) — Stack up to 3 codes for 9 months of access to 500+ games, EA Play, and cloud gaming. Looking to cut some costs without sacrificing your lifestyle? A 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate code is currently on sale for $74.99 (down from $89.99), and...

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition documentary a fan-focused look at metal icons
A new documentary charts the story of the hard-working British metal band.

‘I wanted to die’: How striker survived late miss to lead Phoenix into grand final
Striker Makala Woods wanted the ground to swallow her up after a late miss, only to score the winner minutes later.

Unwanted Aussie keeps Tactix flying in epic win over Pulse
This was a titanic battle with the largest lead being just four goals by the Tactix before they secured a 52-50 win over the Stars.

Three injured as police respond to reported stabbings in Christchurch suburb Linwood
Hato Hone St John said three people had been taken from the scene in Linwood - one with serious injuries, and two in moderate conditions.

Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar A-League women's semi-final
The Wellington side overcame a one-goal deficit to edge Brisbane Roar in extra time at Porirua.

NZers on cruise with hantavirus outbreak could face quarantine on return
It's believed only one New Zealander is on board the MV Hondius, which is docking in the Canary Islands in Spain on Sunday.

Committee recommends disestablishing Environment Ministry despite public opposition
The Environment Select Committee received 588 written submissions in relation to a bill to axe the ministry. All but five submissions opposed it.

Phoenix into A-League final after dramatic extra-time win
Makala Woods scores twice as the Wellington Phoenix beat Brisbane Roar in front of a record Porirua crowd to reach their first grand final.

Stop renting your tools and own a pro coding setup with MS Visual Studio for less than $35
TL;DR: Skip the pricey dev subscriptions — grab lifetime access to Visual Studio Pro 2026 for $34.97 (MSRP $499.99) through May 17 and build, debug, and ship with a full-featured IDE without the ongoing bill. Visual Studio Pro is one of the most widely used IDEs out there, but the subscription costs can stack...

At least 15 policemen killed in north-western Pakistan

Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel after week-long detention

Kiwi passengers onboard hantavirus cruise could face quarantine on return
It's believed only one New Zealander is on board the MV Hondius, which is docking in the Canary Islands in Spain on Sunday.

Government taking 10 initiatives to safeguard undersea internet and power cables
A new report shows, compared to international best practice for safeguarding internet and power cables, New Zealand is "generally well set up".

What are passkeys? The end of the password era explained
Passkeys are designed to be the end of “remembering” login credentials. And it may be time to accept them.

Auditor-general decides not to prosecute Nelson councillor over financial interests
People can't be a local authority member if they are "concerned or interested" in contracts from that authority totalling more than $25,000 per year.

The House: Learning on the (ministerial) job
When an MP becomes a government minister or changes portfolios, how do they transition to the new role? We ask a recently elevated minister, Chris Penk.

Investigation into sex attack complaint involving international footballer
Police are investigating a complaint of a sex attack in an Auckland hotel linked to a visiting international footballer in March.