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Liam Lawson qualifies eighth-fastest for sprint race in Brazil
The Kiwi RB driver out-qualified Red Bull’s Sergio Perez as he made it to the final stage of qualifying for a sprint race for the first time.

Inside New Zealand's first boutique electric motorbike builder
FTN Motion is going from strength to strength, preparing its next bike for launch along with an Australian debut.

Eight killed in Serbian railway station roof collapse
Cranes and bulldozers helped sift through the wreckage alongside dozens of rescuers and construction workers.

Earthquake jolts central NZ
The 4.2 earthquake struck just before 8am.

Power out on North Shore after car hits power pole
Vector confirmed an outage was affecting the suburbs of Belmont, Hauraki and Takapuna.

Amazon, Google show profit growth can quiet fears over heavy AI spending

Need a GoPro? Snag the Hero12 Black at its all-time low price
Whether you’re planning some hiking trips this fall or excited for your winter sports in the coming months, you’re going to love this deal: the GoPro Hero12 Black is at its best-ever price of $299 on Amazon, a solid 25 percent off its original $400. This tiny action camera is fully ready to join you on your adventures. It can record HDR footage in up to 5.3K resolution, delivering exceptional quality in all lighting conditions. Thanks to HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilization, your videos will be smooth even if you’re biking down a flight of stairs. The GoPro Hero12 Black can also join you underwater, thanks to its waterproof construction that’s able to resist pressures of up to 33 feet. You can also snap photos up to 24.7MP in resolution straight from the videos you’ve captured by using the dedicated GoPro Quik app. Even if you’re only in need of a camera to mount on your helmet when biking or riding your motorcycle, this will be a worthy companion. Again, I must repeat: the GoPro Hero12 Black is at its best-ever price on Amazon, so this is a deal you need to jump on while you still can. Save 25% on the GoPro Hero12 Black todayBuy now on Amazon

This epic 22-device power strip with surge protection is only $18
If you’re going to buy one thing today, let it be this 22-device surge-protecting power strip that’s now just $18 on Amazon. That’s 40 percent off its $30 MSRP — a fantastic bargain. Playing the “need” versus “want” game? Keep reading to see why this power strip is actually going to land in the need pile. It’s definitely something you should have in your home if you don’t already. This absolutely loaded power strip features 18 outlets, three USB-A ports, and one USB-C port. Yes, you read that right. Not only can this thing intelligently fit 18 different plugs, it can also support an additional four devices via USB so you don’t have to clog up the strip with power adapters for your phone, laptop, and other USB devices. The power strip comes with surge protection of up to 2,100 Joules, which means it’s well-equipped to protect your devices. And the 6-foot cord has a flat plug, so it can plug into the wall cleanly. Frankly, 18 outlets and four USB ports is probably more than you’re actually going to use, but it’s the arrangement of the outlets on this strip that makes it a winner. No more struggling to get all your devices plugged in, especially if you have power plugs that take up two or even three outlets due to their size. The surge protection is just bonus. This epic power strip is a total bargain at just $18, and don’t you deserve to treat yourself for getting through another week? Snag this awesome deal while you can because it won’t last forever. Save 40% on this massive 22-device surge protectorBuy now on Amazon

One person in critical condition after car hits power pole, other serious crash closes Remutaka Hill Road
A detour is expected to take three hours from the Upper Hutt crash, while in Auckland Lake Rd in Hauraki is also closed.

‘We deserve the same’: Long over-looked Auckland area gets a ‘pitch perfect’ boost
Families now staying local to enjoy an upgraded park after years of travelling outside of their home area.

Serious crash closes Remutaka Hill Road as crashes cause closures across the country
A detour is expected to take three hours from the crash at Kaitoke, Upper Hutt.

Cross-posting social app Openvibe now supports Threads, too

Venezuela's oil exports hit a 4-year peak on higher output, sales to US, India

Manukau councillor tired of repeated industrial fires in her area
A Manukau ward councillor says it is disappointing to hear of yet another fire at an industrial site in her ward area.

Biden bites baby: a last week of US election oddities

Crowds Get Ghosted by Fake Halloween Parade Invented on Social Media

U.K. Police Recover $7.8 Million in Stolen Cars Including BMWs, Nissan GT-Rs, and a Lamborghini

Botswana's politician who did the unthinkable

Video shows arrests of Sara Sharif murder accused

US election live: Donald Trump labelled a 'tyrant' over firing squad comments
A high-profile Republican says Trump is "cruel and unstable" as the US presidential election inches closer. Follow RNZ's live blog.

Everyone in North Gaza at 'imminent risk' of death, warns UN
The situation in the northern Gaza Strip is "apocalyptic" as Israel pursues Hamas militants in the area, top UN officials warned on Friday.

Crashes block key North Island roads, put several in hospital
Five people have been hospitalised after a crash in Auckland, while drivers face up to three-hour detours in Wairarapa/Wellington.

My favorite fast-charging laptop power bank is 34% off right now
If you want to charge your laptop while on the go, then you need a power bank that’s capable of providing what a laptop needs. Not one of those dinky little ones for phones. Something big, something fast. Something like this super-slim yet super-capable Baseus power bank that’s so crazy, it looks like a tablet. It’s now on sale for $52.78 on Amazon, or 34 percent off its $80 MSRP. (Clip the on-page coupon!) I have this Baseus power bank myself and let me tell you, it has saved my bacon numerous times when I’d forgotten to pack my laptop charger. Thankfully, because of its design, it’s easy to keep on hand with my laptop, and that means I can keep going without losing my work. The Baseus Blade 2 really is slim, measuring 5.2 by 6.36 inches. I sometimes even joke that it looks like a sleek kitchen scale, but it’s actually a lot smaller. It’ll fit right next to your laptop in your laptop bag, and it only weighs 0.73 pounds so you won’t even notice it. This thing has 65W fast-charging throughput that can get a MacBook Air M1 to 46% in about half an hour (or an iPhone 15 Pro Max to 57%, if you end up using it with your phone). And the 12,000mAh capacity should be enough to recharge your laptop at least once fully. The power bank features two USB-C ports so you can recharge two devices simultaneously, and it also comes with a tiny display where you can check just how much battery it has left. So take advantage of this deal and get the thin-but-fast Baseus Blade 2 power bank for $52.78 on Amazon. Remember to clip the on-page Amazon coupon to get this deal price! Save 34% on this fast laptop power bankBuy now on Amazon