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One person in serious condition after being hit by car in Auckland CBD
Emergency services said a patient was transported to hospital after a motor vehicle incident on Auckland’s Queen St.

Hyundai Motor rolls out HCloud platform for 10 million users
Hyundai Motor Group uses Equinix data centres worldwide for its HCloud platform, boosting connected car services for over 10 million subscribers with lower latency.

Want a better Aotearoa? Embrace Maori rights, says Hikoi leader Eru Kapa-Kingi
Speaking on the Kiwi Yarns show, the Toitu te Tiriti spokesperson urged Kiwis to ditch colonial fear and stand together.

Man arrested after getting into person's car with gun-like object in Auckland
A 39 year-old has been charged with two counts of presenting a firearm-like object and unlawfully getting into a motor vehicle.

This peaceful colonial-style Northland lodge is a home away from home
It’s surrounded by sweet treats and nature.

Euphoria star Eric Dane diagnosed with ALS
The US actor, who was also in Grey's Anatomy, has the most common form of motor neurone disease.

eufy launches the world’s first robot vacuum with a portable deep cleaner (plus other powerful model)
Are you ready to completely overhaul your floor cleaning routines? The eufy E28 and E25 have just landed, and we bet you’re going to want one of these robotic cleaners delivered to your home sooner rather than later. Under pre-sale now, be sure to order and save your spot in line with these powerful units. The E25 and E28 are two brand-new models unveiled by the company. Both feature eufy’s award-winning HydroJet mopping technology and deliver a jaw-dropping 20,000Pa suction power for a deep clean. Deep-clean stained carpets, stairs and sofas The E28 isn’t like other robotic vacuum cleaners with mopping capabilities and a self-cleaning base: this is the world’s first robotic cleaning system to feature a detachable portable deep cleaner that can handle carpet stains, and clean stairs and sofas. It’s an all-in-one cleaning solution that–if you have kids or pets–your house will thank you for. Pre-order Eufy E28 eufy eufy’s patented FlexiOne technology allows a detachable motor to power various elements of the E28. This makes it possible for the base station water tank to be removed and used as a portable deep cleaner for furniture, stairs, carpets, and pretty much anything else that needs a deep clean, including your car seats. You simply disconnect the water tank, carry it to the spot that needs cleaning, unwind the hose, and just clean whatever spot needs attention. The eufy E28 could potentially save you big bucks that you might otherwise have to spend on an upholstery cleaner, not to mention the space you’ll save for storage. It’s this portable deep-cleaning function that separates the E28 and E25. Both are powerful, all-in-one robotic vacuum and mop systems–but if you don’t have a need for a portable deep cleaner (perhaps your home is all hard flooring), the E25 is one of the most powerful robotic vacuum and mopping systems on its own. Pre-order Eufy E25 eufy Powerful cleaning in any scenario With 20,000Pa Turbo suction, the new eufy robots can lift dust, pet hair, food crumbs, and whatever else is on your floors, carpets, or rugs. Using DuoSpiral brushes, which prevent hair from becoming entangled (a frustrating problem with many alternatives), these robot cleaners make quick work of your floors. The eufy E25 and E28 also feature an extending CornerRover arm that can reach into tight corners and edges, making sure all areas are thoroughly vacuumed. When it comes to mopping, the eufy E25 and E28 take things up a notch. Instead of relying on a moving pad or rotating round mops, these robot vacuums have a rolling mop. The HydroJet system ensures the rolling mop is continuously washed as it moves over your floors, scraping away dirty water and replenishing the roller with clean water and cleaning solution. The rolling mop doesn’t just glide over the floors, it applies 1.5kg (over 3 pounds!) of downward pressure–your floors will be as clean as if you had hand-scrubbed them. Hassle-free maintenance and operation eufy includes an Omni docking station that does all the maintenance work for you. The robot self-empties when it returns to the base, and the station then washes the mop, dries it with hot air, automatically adds detergent, collects the waste water, and refills the robot’s water tank. You can also pair the eufy E25 and E28 with Alexa, Siri, or Google Home, which will allow you to control the robot with your voice. Where to buy eufy E25 and E28 Both the eufy E28 and E25 are available for pre-sale at eufy’s website. The E28 is available for $1,299, while the E25 is $999. eufy’s E28 will be available from April 23, while the E25 is scheduled to arrive in June. Pre-order Eufy E25 & E28

NZME teams up with Aussie company to start new motor marketplace
NZME is looking to develop an online marketplace for vehicles in association with Australia's Gumtree Group.

Hyundai deploys HCloud in global Equinix centres for car services
Hyundai Motor Group is deploying its private HCloud platform in Equinix data centres globally to enhance connected car services for over 10 million users.

CMC - Appointment of Director
The Chairman of The Colonial Motor Company Limited (CMC), Ashley Waugh, has announced the appointment of John Alexander Beveridge as an independent director of the Company; the appointment being effective from 29 April 2025

Lorex’s 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera screws into a standard light bulb socket
Lorex is now shipping a new Wi-Fi pan/tilt security camera with an integrated LED light source. While it’s not an entirely new idea, the Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera draws power from a standard E26/E27 light socket and can operate indoors and out. The camera records in 2K resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels) at 15 frames per second with high dynamic range. When the camera is stationary, its lens has a diagonal field of view of 107.9 degrees (92.2 degrees horizontal, 50 degrees vertical), but an onboard motor allows it to pan 360 degrees (its degree of tilt is not specified). Video can be stored locally on a microSD card (not included, capacities up to 256GB are supported) or to one of Lorex’s network-attached Fusion Recorder DVRs. Lorex also offers an optional cloud subscription service. The camera is limited to operating on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks. The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera supports motion detection with person and vehicle detection, and it’s outfitted with a microphone and speaker for two-way talk. It also has an onboard siren. Its camera housing carries an IP65 weatherization rating, but the lighting element must be protected from the elements if installed outdoors. According to our IP code decoder, IP65 means the camera portion is impervious to dust and that it can withstand a blast of projected water from any direction (although it probably wouldn’t stand up to a pressure washer at close range). The wrap-around, dimmable LED light on the Lorex s 2K Wi Fi Lightbulb Camera delivers 400 lumens of brightness at a color temperature of 6500K. Lorex You won’t mistake the onboard LED lamp for a floodlight, given that its maximum brightness is just 400 lumens (equivalent to a 40-watt incandescent bulb). The light encircling the camera has a fixed color temperature of a cool 6500 Kelvin, and it is dimmable. It would probably be sufficient outdoors to illuminate a door lock beneath it; it would be considered mood lighting indoors. In either case, it should be sufficiently bright to enable the camera’s color night vision (black-and-white night vision is also supported). This news story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best home security cameras. The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera has a retail price of $99.99, but an introductory sale reduces that to $74.99 for a limited time. We’ll have an in-depth review of the product as soon as we can.