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Further Wellington train disruption possible as industrial action begins Tuesday
Wellington train passengers are being advised to find another way to travel today as rail staff begin industrial action.

Women dominate 2024 Booker Prize shortlist
Five out of the six authors short-listed are women, including Anne Michaels and Rachel Kushner.

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards avoids jail over making indecent images of children
The former face of the BBC's flagship news program has avoided jail after admitting to making indecent images of children.

Borrower upset lender didn't spot his gambling
Mortgage brokers say a gambling habit can make loans tricky.

A 'forever language' - te Wiki o te Reo Maori marks 52 years of extraordinary progress
A forever language still needs to be fought for, especially in the current environment where the government has moved to minimise the official use of te reo.

Starmer looks to Italy on how to stop migrant boats

Dozens of Muslim worshippers killed in Nigeria crash

Pezeshkian says Israel is trying to draw Iran into a regional war

Jean Nouvel’s First Home Is on the Market for $764K

Argentina economy forecast to extend recession in second quarter

Victims advocate urges frontline investment after increasing violence statistics
The number of victims of violent crime increased from 185,000 in October last year to nearly 215,000 in June.

At 50,000 and counting, is this NZ's biggest record collection?
He started collecting vinyl at the age of eight. Now, there are too many records to count.

House and garage fire in Northland was 'well involved'
Firefighters were called to the blaze son 2.30am on Tuesday.

This budget-friendly Acer gaming monitor just got more affordable
A good gaming monitor is the next step to take if you want to make the most of your high-end laptop or desktop. But after dropping all that dough on a top-notch machine, spending even more on a display can feel like a real burden. That’s why this deal is such a treat. Right now, B&H Photo is selling a 27-inch Acer Nitro gaming monitor with 1440p resolution for just $190. That’s half off its retail price! The Acer Nitro XV275U hits all the important specs for a budget gaming monitor. Its 27-inch screen and 2560×1440 resolution comprise the “sweet spot” for showing off graphics while still hitting high frame rates. And with its 170Hz refresh rate and compatibility with AMD FreeSync, you can absolutely hit those high frame rates. (The VA panel is bright and vivid, though not the best for reading text or editing video.) This monitor doesn’t come with a lot of extras beyond the DisplayPort and double HDMI connections, but its beefy height-adjustable stand is nice to see in a budget model. You can use a VESA monitor arm, too. B&H’s store listing doesn’t include any USB ports, but Acer’s online listing for this specific model shows USB-C and two USB-A ports in the photos. (But it’s important to note that Acer’s modeling and inventory system is a headache and they sell dozens of variations on the same design, so I wouldn’t count on B&H’s sale monitor including those USB ports.) That said, this is still a great deal if you’re looking for gaming performance on a budget. B&H even offers free shipping to my address — a nice bonus if you also qualify for that. Get this Acer Nitro monitor at B&H Photo while you can if you want a cheap option for quality PC gaming. This budget-friendly gaming monitor is even friendlierBuy now at B&H Photo

Live: Focus on Government law and order efforts
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon can't put a timeframe on when law and order policies will start to reduce the number of victims.

Windows Media Player loses the ability to play DRM-protected content
Last week, Microsoft updated a support page that tracks deprecated Windows features with a new announcement: legacy DRM services will no longer be available in Windows Media Player along with Silverlight, Windows 7, and Windows 8. DRM, short for digital rights management, is a technological measure used to protect intellectual property from infringement. It mainly works by encrypting media (e.g., DVD and Blu-ray discs) in a way that restricts who can access said DRM-protected media. With this deprecation of legacy DRM services, you will no longer be able to play DRM-protected media of any kind in Windows Media Player, Silverlight, Windows 7, and Windows 8. According to Windows Latest, that also means no more streaming of DRM content to Xbox 360. Get Windows 11 Pro for cheap Windows 11 Pro If you’re still on Windows 7 or Windows 8, you’ll have to upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 11 to regain the ability to play DRM-protected media. Meanwhile, if you’re still using Windows Media Player, you’ll need to switch to another media player app with DRM support. The most popular alternative the free and open-source VLC app. Further reading: Hey everyone, it’s time to switch to Windows 11

Anker’s 3-device GaN charger is fast, compact, and now just $30
If there’s one thing you can always bet on, it’s that you’re going to need a charger — and when you do get to charging, you don’t want to wait around for hours while that battery percentage creeps up. That’s why you should replace your old and outdated wall chargers with a proper one, like this Anker USB-C wall charger that’s now down to $30 on Amazon (that’s 46 percent off its normal $56 price). What makes this a “proper” wall charger? Well, there are three big reasons why we love it. For starters, it’s powered by second-generation GaN technology, meaning it’s more powerful than older non-GaN chargers. The USB-C output port can deliver up to 65W of fast charging throughput while the USB-A output port can go up to 22.5W. It supports both laptops and phones; you just have to use the right ports for each. It actually has two USB-C ports and one USB-A port, allowing you to simultaneously charge up to three devices at a once. Sure, the max throughput of each port goes down a bit when you have multiple devices plugged in, but even with all three ports in use, the main USB-C still outputs 40W while the other two hit 12W. Lastly, the GaN II tech allows this charger to be smaller and more compact than many other chargers. Don’t you hate it when you can’t use every outlet on a power strip because large chargers get in the way? That won’t happen with this one. And because the prongs fold in, you can even slip this into a bag and take it with you without risk of damage. Stop losing time to your old, outdated charger and replace it with this GaN II charger that’s on sale. Grab it now for $30 on Amazon while this deal lasts — you don’t want to miss this opportunity. Snag this GaN charger for nearly half off retail priceBuy now on Amazon