Despite Christopher Luxon dropping in the polls, Sir Bill English is confident he`s the right person to lead to National victory in 2026. Read...

Milk production hit historic levels last month, but high global supply has seen Fonterra lower its forecast farmgate milk price - which one analyst says will disincentivise production. Read...

I don’t like the fact that Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 as much as anyone else, but it’s definitely a sign that you need to upgrade to a more modern software. I know the price is something that’s keeping most of us from getting new Windows 11 licenses, so I’m always digging for discounts—especially this time of the year. Fortunately, Black Friday deals have hit the PCWorld Software Store, which means you can get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for 65% off, bringing the price down to $70 (was $200). View this deal Whether you’re getting a new mini PC, laptop, or desktop this Black Friday season, or whether you simply have to get a fresh copy of Windows 11 Pro for your device, this Black Friday deal at the PCWorld Software Store is one you don’t want to pass up. The price includes a license for a single PC, so if you have multiple devices, you’ll need to buy multiple licenses. The good thing is that this license won’t need renewing and you’ll be able to use it forever… well, at least until Microsoft cuts support for Windows 11 one day. Windows 11 Pro comes with all the cool features we love in Windows 11 Home, plus a ton of business functionality for advanced data encryption, sandboxing for extra security, remote desktop control, and virtual machines. If you want it for cheap, now’s your chance: get Windows 11 Pro for just $70 before this deal expires! Save 65% on Windows 11 Pro with this Black Friday discountBuy via PCWorld Software Store Read...

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Consumer NZ says there are worrying signs that more people are dropping their house insurance as a result. Read...

From loose-boweled whales in Tonga to the deafening call of the Weddell seal, Kiwi cameraman Andrew Penniket has had plenty of close encounters under the surface. Read...

Battlefield 6 was officially released on October 10th yet the game is already being offered for free. Well, not totally free. Interested players who still haven’t bought it for whatever reason—maybe because you’re unsure of how it plays—can now play for free until December 2nd. The free week is available on all supported platforms (that includes PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S) but only applies to multiplayer. Even so, that should be enough play time to get a proper impression of the gameplay, graphics, and multiplayer elements. How to play Battlefield 6 for free To take part in the Battlefield 6 free period, you need to go to the Battlefield 6 page in the EA app, on Steam, in the PlayStation Store, or Xbox Store after November 25th at 7 AM EST. There you should see a button for the free promotion, which you simply click to download the game. You may have to select it from a drop-down menu. According to EA, the free promotion also runs under the name Battlefield REDSEC, the new game mode that’s always free and has a battle royale spin akin to Fortnite. However, you can play both multiplayer modes. You will need an account to start the game and at least 55GB of storage space on your PC. (If you want to play on higher settings, you will need even more space for the corresponding graphics packs.) What’s included for free? New players can try out the complete multiplayer portion of Battlefield 6 during the free week. This includes five game modes, three different maps, and four classes. You can unlock as much content in the game as you want, and all the progress you’ve made will save and carry over if you buy the game after the free period ends. Who should play Battlefield 6? Anyone who’s a Battlefield fan but still hasn’t gotten started can use the free period to familiarize themselves with the new game. For anyone else who has perhaps never played Battlefield before, this is the ideal opportunity to get a taste of this popular franchise. In contrast to this year’s Call of Duty, the multiplayer and story campaign of Battlefield 6 received consistently positive reviews. However, you can only play the campaign if you buy the game. Read...

Microsoft and Crocs—the brand of polyethelene clogs that are as divisive as they are ubiquitous—seem to have a thing goin’ on. Just a short time after causing an online sensation with the limited edition Windows XP shoes, the brands are back with an Xbox edition. The “Xbox Classic Clog” doesn’t actually play games, but it might fool you with toes covered in Xbox controller buttons and even joysticks. With typical Xbox green-on-black styling and an air of intentional ridiculousness, the crossover is perhaps leaning into the irony. And somebody at Microsoft is certainly trying to make a bit of synergy with the “This Is An Xbox” campaign, in which Xbox Game Pass flouts its near-universal availability on everything from phones to cars. Microsoft is also trying to extend the Xbox brand into the PC gaming space with devices like the Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld, which is not an Xbox but does get access to tons of Xbox features and a streamlined Windows 11 interface tuned for gaming. That interface is now available on other handhelds (and even laptops and desktops if you’re willing to tinker with Windows Insider settings). View this post on Instagram Meanwhile, the Xbox console brand has never been weaker versus the PlayStation and Nintendo, and Valve is now positioning itself as a stalking horse for the entire gaming industry. The PC gaming giant is building off the success of the Steam platform and the Steam Deck to make a console-style mini PC in the revamped Steam Machine. But enough about industry stuff. You’re here for the shoes. They’re going for $80 on the Crocs site, which is pretty typical for the brand, in US sizes from 6 to 12 for women and 4 to 13 for men. At the time of writing, it looks like pretty much all of them are in stock. Unlike the Windows XP Crocs, these don’t seem to be limited edition. Read...

Neighbouring houses have been bought up and removed but Auckland Council says Brendon and Stephanie Deacon`s home isn`t eligible. Read...

Principals told RNZ they could not possibly adopt the most recent changes to the maths curriculum in time for the new year. Read...