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Delicate hobby gives US maximum security prisoners purpose
A new award-winning Netflix documentary offers an intimate look at how and why the men are creating something beautiful for foster children while behind bars.

Teens rescued after river sweep in Tararua Ranges
Heavy rain had caused the river to rise, and the swift flow swept one of the boys off his feet.

Public worried about creeping health privatisation, lack of preventative care
Two doctors travelled the length of the North Island to see how people felt about the state of the health system.

Stock update: we only have a few of these $180 touchscreen Chromebooks left
TL;DR: This ASUS Chromebook is part tablet, part laptop, and it’s on sale for $179.99 (reg. $329.99). On the hunt for a compact computer you can take anywhere? This ASUS Chromebook is part tablet, part laptop. It has a touchscreen, 8GB RAM, and it just went on sale. Instead of paying $329.99, you can get one of these Chromebooks on sale for $179.99. This Chromebook also comes with a detachable keyboard and a magnetic stand, so you can go from watching videos to knocking out emails without switching devices. The 10.5-inch WUXGA touchscreen is bright and responsive, and there’s even a stylus included for note-taking or sketching on the go. Under the hood, it runs on a MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor and includes 128GB of storage, plenty of room for apps, docs, and everyday tasks. Plus, it has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 for quick, stable connections whether you’re at home or out and about. Battery life clocks in at up to 12 hours, which should get you through a full workday or a cross-country flight without scrambling for an outlet. And the design is seriously durable. The chassis meets military-grade standards and is made with 30% recycled aluminum, so it’s tough and sustainable. Get an ASUS Chromebook on sale for only $179.99. ASUS Chromebook CM30 (2024) Detachable Touchscreen 8GB RAM 128GB eMMC (Open Box)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

All Black loose forward named Super Rugby player of the year
So dominant this season, the 31-year-old sealed the award with two weeks to play.

Teens rescued after one swept away crossing river in Tararua Forest Park
The two boys "did lots of things right" in the tricky conditions, including having a locator beacon with them, police say.

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