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Anker’s fast-charging USB-C cables are on sale! Get 2 for only $10
I don’t know how things are for you, but in my house, I have little gremlins that pop in when I’m not looking to steal my charging cables. There’s no other way to explain how they keep disappearing! So, if gremlins visit your house too, or if you just need some high-speed charging cables to take advantage of your high-speed charging plugs, then you might want to grab this two-pack of Anker USB-C cables for just $10 on Amazon. This flirts with the lowest price they’ve ever been, more than a year ago. The best part about these USB-C cables is that they deliver charging speeds of up to 100 watts. That’s more than most power blocks can even output, so you’re good to go for several years at least. You can use these to charge your phone, laptop, or anything else that connects via USB-C. And these are excellent for use with fast-charging power banks, too. These are 6-foot cables, the perfect length for plugging your phone into its charger at night while still being able to doomscroll comfortably in bed instead of hanging off the edge. And with this being a 2-pack, you no longer have to fight with your spouse over who gets the “long cord.” You can each have one for your own sides. These cables are protected with braided nylon, which feels premium and makes them more resistant to bends and other potential causes of damage. This deal on this two-pack of Anker USB-C cables won’t last forever at Amazon, so hurry up and snag it for just $1 while you can. It’s a brilliant price for long, fast-charging USB-C cables. Get two fast-charging USB-C cables for just $10Buy now at Amazon

One dead after two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Pahiatua
Emergency services responded to collision south of Pahiatua on Thursday afternoon.

The ugly plush toy having its moment, even in NZ
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PGA Championship: Ryan Fox starts strong at Quail Hollow with four-under first round
Ryan Fox has taken his winning form into the first round of the PGA Championship.

On The Up: Napier nonagenarian gears up for possible final 10km at Hawke’s Bay Marathon
Nearly 8000 participants are expected for this weekend's Hawke’s Bay Marathon.

Rocket Lab’s Sir Peter Beck not giving up on Mars despite Trump ‘killing’ Nasa mission
Plus, Beck discusses its growing defence division.

Formula 1: Liam Lawson needs to show progress at Imola
Analysis - The pressure continues to mount for the Kiwi heading into the sixth round of the F1 World Championship.

One dead after two-vehicle crash near Pahiatua
The driver died at the scene of the crash which occurred on State Highway 2.

Not fighting alleged rapist spared woman from even worse violence, she says
A Wellington man is being investigated over "multiple complaints" of assault, which RNZ understands relate to sex crimes.

A surplus of defence riches, but lack of skill and experience
Analysis - The minister of defence, space and spy issues has at least $9 billion of new money to spend, but is also grappling with a defence force that is demonstrably not ready to spend it, writes Phil Pennington.

Taupo desperate to rekindle flights to Wellington after Originair withdrawal
Taupo Mayor David Trewavas says his door is open to offers from other airlines.

Taxpayers forking out almost 5 percent more than last year, despite income tax cuts, tax adviser says
Meanwhile local government taxes jumped nearly 11 percent.

Ryan Fox one shot off the lead after hot start to PGA Championship
The Kiwi held the outright lead for a short time during the first round before bogeying the 18th and finishing at four-under par.

Judith Collins defiant over survey involvement: 'The Greens are frankly bonkers'
The Public Service Minister claims questions around religion, te reo Maori and rainbow identities infringed on people's privacy.

Christchurch health workers share struggles as sector faces increasing pressure
"Waitlist to get into the spinal service, two spinal unit in New Zealand both of which have long waitlists," Hall said. "New acutes are waiting in the acute hospitals to come across to the units because of a lack of space. And some innovative things ha...