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Jade Software to acquire Contec, boosting SaaS & dairy focus
Jade Software to acquire Contec, enhancing its SaaS portfolio and boosting annual revenue by up to 25% through expansion in global dairy supply chain software.

Windows PCs have a secret ‘last resort’ emergency restart button
Is nothing working on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer? Is an application hanging, or is your PC unresponsive? Many people will reach for the hallowed Ctrl + Alt + Del keyboard shortcut, which has been used since the earliest days of DOS to revive a frozen computer. You can...

Liquibase & MongoDB partner to enhance AI database governance
Liquibase and MongoDB have partnered to secure AI-driven database changes, integrating Liquibase Secure with MongoDB for enhanced governance and compliance.

Steve Smith in bizarre attack on former England spinner after ‘sandpapergate’ criticism
The Australian captain has launched an extraordinary attack on Monty Panesar, mocking the former England spinner for his ill-fated appearance on BBC quiz show Mastermind.

Police Assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle also visited Jevon McSkimming after charges laid
Police earlier said former Deputy Police Commissioner Tania Kura and another member of the "wider senior leadership team" visited Jevon McSkimming while he faced charges.

Safety concerns prompt removal of Grove Arm waste bin
The free-to-use waste bin is to be removed after complaints of abuse from residents, and safety concerns from Waste Management NZ.

Lawyers bring own audio equipment to run-down Rotorua District Court, say upgrades needed
Rotorua District Court ranked the lowest in the nation for satisfaction with its facilities in a Ministry of Justice survey.

New Chromebooks get a year of ad-free game streaming on GeForce Now
Despite the best attempts from both Google and Valve, Chromebooks aren’t exactly known for their gaming prowess. But being so browser-focused, there’s no reason you can’t use them for game streaming on services like Nvidia’s GeForce Now. And now you have an extra reason to check it out: New Chromebook...

New Zealand motorists face new road user charges & compliance tests
By 2027, 3.5 million petrol vehicles in New Zealand will join the road user charges system, raising concerns over driver compliance and administrative challenges.

Grab Anker’s 15-device USB-C surge protector for an absurdly cheap $22
How many times have you cursed out your power strip for its limited number of outlets? Well, here’s an upgrade that’ll serve you well for many, many years: Anker’s massive surge protector that can power and charge up to 15 devices at once. The best part? It only costs $22.78...

Man charged after series of fires lit in Dunedin
The arrest came after a vacant property, a building and some vegetation were all set alight this week.

Black Friday blowout: Blink Video Doorbell plus Outdoor 4 cam for $37.99
Hold onto your hats, folks, because this Black Friday security cam deal might just take the cake. We’re talking a Blink Video Doorbell and a Blink outdoor camera for $37.99, a massive 73 percent off. Specifically, this blockbuster Black Friday bundle includes the second-generation Blink Video Doorbell and an Outdoor 4 security cam, the latter of which comes...

Neighbour wins $30k payout over half-done, 'blight' of an apartment block in Auckland
A man whose business sat right next to a half-finished apartment block is still waiting to be paid $30,000, after ageing concrete collapsed and blocked his driveway.

Vinted blocks 'sickening' sexually explicit ads
The online marketplace removed adverts which included a video a user said depicted a pornographic scene.

Narco subs appear in Pacific amid warnings cartels are ramping up trafficking
In the past 12 months, three empty vessels have been found floating near the Solomon Islands.