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How to share your Google account after you die
Inevitably, we will need someone to handle our affairs—and for most people, their email account serves as the linchpin for your whole life. Bank accounts, subscriptions, utilities, and more. The most direct method is to share the password to your email address with loved ones, like through emergency access in a...

‘I carry a mix of sadness, anger and shame’: Woman sexually violated by physiotherapist struggles to cope
The Napier man was found guilty of sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection after a jury trial late last year.

Nineteen agencies, repeated discharges - and a 16-year-old who took his own life
The teenager’s family have spoken out to highlight what they see as gaps in New Zealand’s mental health system and to encourage changes in the sector.

Samsung’s 32-inch 4K IPS monitor just hit its lowest price on Amazon
There’s nothing quite like going from 1080p to 4K, so if you haven’t upgraded your PC monitor yet, you might want to think about it—and think about it quick because here’s a monitor deal you won’t want to pass up. Samsung’s 32-inch ViewFinity S70D is 30% off on Amazon, bringing...

Womad festival given go-ahead at new site
Womad will return for the first time since 2024 having received a licence to operate.

Users flock to open source Moltbot for always-on AI, despite major risks
The open source "Jarvis" chats via WhatsApp but requires access to your files and accounts.

UK pushes Google to allow sites to opt out of AI Overviews

Waabi raises $1B and expands into robotaxis with Uber

Eli Lilly signs up to $1.12 billion deal with private gene-editing firm Seamless

Black Caps v India live updates: 4th Twenty20, Visakhapatnam
Live updates of the fourth Twenty20 between the Black Caps and India.

West Ham sign winger Traore from Fulham
West Ham sign winger Adama Traore from Fulham on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee.

Save 38% on this Ryzen 7 gaming mini PC with 32GB RAM (now under $500)
Sometimes, if you look closely enough, you can find excellent deals on mini PCs that are better than more expensive laptops. And today, I found such a deal in this Acemagician W1 mini PC on sale for $467 on Amazon. That’s a massive 38% discount (was $759), but you’ll have...

Hikoi calling for ‘urgent action’ on slash to mark 3rd anniversary of devastation
A hikoi through Gisborne will take place on Thursday to mark the third anniversary of Cyclone Hale and Cyclone Gabrielle.

How Judith Collins unwillingly became The Crusher
As she announced her retirement from politics, Judith ‘The Crusher’ Collins revealed she’d never been a fan of her nickname. That says a lot.

‘NZ’s Donald Trump’: Embattled director claims ‘glorious punch-up’ while $45m remains at risk
Controversial businessman Bernard Whimp is calling for his “soldiers and soldieresses” to come back to work on reduced pay, while investors worry about seeing their money.

'Leading actor Bafta nomination is unbelievable'
He is nominated for I Swear, which tells the true story of a teen living with Tourette's syndrome.

BBC director general to depart in April after resignation
Tim Davie announced his resignation amid a storm about the way Panorama edited a Donald Trump speech.

AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9850X3D is… okay
This final week of January is a crowded one for CPU releases. Monday saw Intel’s latest mobile chip officially debut—and on Thursday, AMD will launch its newest desktop processor, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, into the world. But while laptop shoppers have all but a slam dunk option in Panther Lake-powered machines,...

Wow! Score Anker’s SD/microSD card reader for just $9 while you can
Unless you have an older laptop model, or you bought a model that was specifically made with creative professionals in mind, there’s a very high chance you don’t have a card reader. Fortunately, you can solve that issue with a mere $9 accessory: Anker’s 2-in-1 USB memory card reader is...