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Can’t stand Google TV? Make it look like Roku instead
One of the best things about Google’s smart TV and streaming player software is that if you don’t like the standard home screen, you can replace it. Now, you can even make the home screen look like a Roku, thanks to a free app called Kyu Launcher. This alternative home screen...

14 clever USB-C gadgets that do much more than charge your phone
I don’t know how your tech drawers look, but mine are filled with wires I’ll likely never use again because technology has advanced quite a bit. Thankfully, USB-C seems to be here to stay since there is no wrong way to plug these things in. It’s not just smartphones, tablets,...

NZ Warriors lose tryscoring star Lavinia Tauhalaliku to NRLW suspension
The flying winger currently leads the Aussie women's league competition in tries, after four against North Queensland.

Google Slides follows PowerPoint into AI prompt-to-deck creation
While opinions may differ regarding how effective AI has been to increase productivity, it’s done a far better job helping to eliminate busy work. Google Slides now can generate presentations with just a prompt, helping users to simplify a task some simply despise. Not all meetings require a formal slide presentation...

Police recover body in Northern Wairoa River search for missing Northland man Saxzin Steedman
The body was found on the western side of the Northern Wairoa Bridge.

'Mission Impossible' takes ancient Odyssey to stars
Holding the oldest book copy of the text left director Christopher Nolan "very moved", a curator says.

Some of New Zealand’s rarest kiwi to be vaccinated as bird flu threat grows
Kiwi will now be vaccinated against bird flu after the Ministry for Primary Industries approved the second stage of the Department of Conservation’s vaccine plan.

‘His sudden passing has come as a tremendous shock’: Community mourns death of senior cop
Senior Constable Jess Owens is being remembered as a respected police officer, friend and valued member of the emergency services community following his sudden death.

Through July 26, you can get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life for under $30
TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life on sale for $27.97 (reg. $219.99) through July 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Microsoft 365 apps cost more every year, but a subscription isn’t your only option. If you want apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without a subscription, a Microsoft Office lifetime license is on...

CIMIC’s UGL and CPB to build 179MW Western Australia’s Narrogin Wind Farm

Kore.ai names Uma Sandilya Chief Commercial Officer
The enterprise AI software provider is tightening accountability across sales, delivery and marketing as buyers shift to wider deployments.

New Zealanders warned not to transit through Middle East as Trump threatens further strikes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' latest travel advisory says the United States has ordered further military strikes across Iran.

Police searching for missing woman recover body in West Auckland
Officers have been searching for 20-year-old Wolvedi Ding who was last seen in the suburb of Swanson on 17 July.

ServiceNow bets $40 million on Indian banking software specialist to expand its financial services push

Australia's Origin Energy confirms customer data breach

Founder says DeepSeek prioritises AGI over profit, likely to keep top models open-source, Yicai reports

Tesla's once-bullish tone on robotaxis shifts

Police recover body from West Auckland
Officers have been searching for 20-year-old Wolvedi Ding who was last seen in the suburb of Swanson on 17 July.

Body found in search for missing West Auckland woman Wolvedi Ding
She had been visiting family in West Auckland at the time she disappeared.

John Cena says he misses wrestling more than Hollywood acting
The 49-year-old star retired from wrestling in December 2025 after a loss to Gunther.

Seinfeld actor apologises to reality star for 'inappropriate' sketch when she was 17
Jason Alexander said he "truly regrets" the Funny Or Die sketch he appeared in with Courtney Stodden.

Michael J. Fox reveals he joined Parkinson’s chatrooms anonymously
Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 29 but hid it for seven years.

Fuel boss expects price to rise 15-20 cents a litre in coming weeks
Waitomo Group's CEO says he expects petrol will be close to $3 a litre, with diesel at about $2.50 in the next week or two.