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Warriors want to be known for their toughness as they return to NRLW
The last time the Warriors women played in NRLW – five years ago – there were just four teams in the comp. As they return, they’re one of a dozen.

Expat Tales: Ryan Reynolds picked North Wales - and so did this Kiwi
Dunedin’s Douglas Walker made a new life near Wrexham before the city became famous.

Mum’s plea - ‘I’d beg Pharmac if I had to’
Debra Young believes groundbreaking treatment will stop her son Flynn Maguire going fully blind. They want an end to a “ridiculous” wait for funding decision before it’s too late.

‘Domino effect’ of mill closures leaves town in fight for survival
While some have left, including off to Australia, those who stayed are doing “what we’ve got to do to get by”.

‘Safe pedestrian area’ that divided street in two has trial extended again
Wellington City Council had said it would make a decision about the future of the ‘temporary’ roadblock, but has put a decision off for another year.

What we know about the newly discovered interstellar comet
It’s officially the third known interstellar object to pass through our solar system.

Damien Grant: Why climate change reporting is achieving nothing
OPINION: It is an absurdly onerous regime that achieves nothing and yet the business community has quietly acquiesced.

Nandy asks why nobody has been fired at BBC over Gaza film
The culture secretary says she is "exasperated" over the length of time a BBC review into the documentary has taken.

Australian PM vows 'full force of law' after arson attack at synagogue
“Antisemitism has no place in Australia,” Anthony Albanese said after the latest in a string of attacks.

I left an old bench out for the scrap man, then was told to pay Ł500 for fly-tipping
Anna Gilkinson is one of many who claim they are being unfairly accused of fly-tipping by a private enforcement firm.

US debt is now $37trn – should we be worried?
President Trump's budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend Uncle Sam?

Invercargill Airport investment a step forward for region - CEO
Invercargill Airport has announced a $4 million upgrade to its Sir Tim Shadbolt Terminal to meet modern aviation standards.

Are one bedroom apartments a good choice for first-time buyers?
If you’re sick of answering to a landlord but feel like the quarter-acre dream is miles out of reach, a one bedroom apartment could be your ticket to home ownership.

Dog fatally hit by car after escaping routine grooming appointment
The Auckland dog groomer is refusing to release further CCTV footage of the lead up to the fatal incident.

Paralysed and sleep deprived on a lengthy housing wait list
A man paralysed after a stroke has waited years for a state house - and gets by only with his best friend’s remarkable dedication.

‘Shattered dreams’: The unlicensed immigration advisor who abused the system
Julie De Los Santos forged work histories for Filipino cyclone-recovery workers - now she’s serving a sentence of home detention and will likely be deported.

Liam Lawson to start 15th at British Grand Prix after poor qualifying
The Kiwi Racing Bulls driver will be up against it as he looks to build on last weekend’s sixth place in Austria.

Why Microsoft installed a ‘secret’ update on some Windows 10 and 11 PCs
Microsoft recently released preview updates for Windows 11 and also announced that Windows 11 25H2 is coming along with the changes it will bring. Some dynamic updates have also been delivered. But on top of all this, Microsoft has quietly “force-installed” another update on Windows 10 and 11 PCs, according to Neowin. The “secret” patch with update code KB5001716 has already arrived for some users, but others are apparently still waiting. (We have not yet discovered it on our own Windows 11 PCs.) What’s in the KB5001716 update? Update KB5001716 isn’t an “update” in the classic sense. It’s more of an auxiliary update for Windows Update itself. The release note for the patch explains how KB5001716 works: “When this update is installed, Windows may attempt to download and install feature updates to your device if it is approaching or has reached the end of support for your currently installed Windows version. Feature updates offer new functionality and help keep your device secure.” “After this update is installed, Windows may periodically display a notification informing you of problems that may prevent Windows Update from keeping your device up-to-date and protected against current threats. For example, you may see a notification informing you that your device is currently running a version of Windows that has reached the end of its support lifecycle, or that your device does not meet the minimum hardware requirements for the currently installed version of Windows.” In other words, it appears the main purpose of update KB5001716 has mostly to do with the approaching end of support for Windows 10 and is intended to help deliver feature updates to PCs with Windows versions that have already expired or will soon expire. What this means for you Microsoft recently announced that Windows 10 will receive another year of free security updates under some circumstances. Nevertheless, warnings about the approaching end of support will continue to be shown on affected Windows PCs. According to Microsoft, notifications will “respect full screen, game, quiet time and focus assist modes.” Users can also continue to check whether their hardware is sufficient for Windows 11 and consider switching. Meanwhile, Microsoft is trying to convince users of the improved performance of Windows 11 and point out that the user experience is not only more secure but better. If you receive the KB5001716 update, it means your version of Windows will soon expire or will no longer be supported. That includes versions Windows 10 22H2 and 21H2 as well as Windows 11 21H2. Further reading: How to save your PC at Windows 10’s end of life