Why are smart rings outpacing smartwatches despite late market entry?
Smart rings are finally going mainstream. It took only a decade. The category, popularized by the Finnish brand…
Ashes fifth test: Australia resume batting after lunch on day three
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Ashes fifth test: Live updates from day two at the Sydney Cricket Ground
Follow the action from day two of the fifth Ashes test in Sydney Day one report Joe Root…
Joe Root, Harry Brook hit half centuries as rain ends day one early in fifth Ashes test
Both brought up hard-fought half-centuries and, with dark storm clouds looming, kept the scoreboard ticking over at a…
Wanganui Aero Club preparing for thousands of visitors as open day looms
“Basically, we’ve doubled everything.” Morrison said the event would feature aerial displays, along with the chance to see…
Police locate man to help with investigation of Queenstown assault
Police are looking into an assault in Queenstown. Photo / NZME Police investigating an assault in Queenstown have…
Eastern region surf lifeguards rescue 25 people on New Year’s Day
“When you swim between the flags, you’re choosing the area with the lowest risk, and you’re under the…
New Year’s Day weather: Heavy morning rain for centre of New Zealand; Auckland, Southland set for nice days
“Northerlies will become strong in the morning, gusting 90km/h and then easing in the evening.” The Auckland and…
20 new measles cases reported in South Carolina since Friday
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 20 new cases of measles in the state since…
Napier road death: Police name man who died in hospital after being struck on Boxing Day
Duncan’s death was the first in the country on the roads over the Christmas holiday period. There has…
Otago sea lion breeding season begins with Christmas Day pup birth
DoC says the latest birth continues Mum’s legacy and strengthens hopes that the growing population of pakeke around…
Queensland star rider Angela Jones coming to Ellerslie for New Year’s Day
“She has continued to grow in confidence and is just getting better and better. She won the Queensland…