'Flash-flood' devastates small community in Motueka Valley
A "flash-flood" has carved a path of destruction through a rural settlement in Motueka Valley, with one man blaming slash, saying "thousands of tonnes of logs and silt" came down. 
© 2025 RadioNZ 9:35pm Fire in carport and attached shed in West Auckland
Fire crews from Titirangi, Glen Eden, Avondale and Mt Roskill attend the blaze in West Auckland.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 9:35pm Lowest rat numbers yet since monitoring began in New Plymouth
A community group is reporting the city's lowest rat numbers yet, since began monitoring began seven years ago.
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A Chromebook for $75? That’s not a typo.
TL;DR: Save 84% on this refurbished Lenovo Chromebook and get free shipping until they’re sold out.
You don’t always want to risk your main laptop on a plane, a family trip, or in your kid’s sticky fingers. That’s when this affordable Chromebook starts to make sense. It’s lightweight, durable, and cheap enough that you won’t stress over scratches, spills, or bumps going through TSA. At $75, it handles email, browsing, and streaming just fine.
It features an 11.6-inch touchscreen with an anti-glare finish, making it easy to use in bright environments like airplanes, hotel lobbies, or backseat road trip setups. Inside, it’s powered by an AMD processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage—enough to browse the web, stream videos, use Google Docs, or log into classroom portals.
It’s also surprisingly rugged for the price. The grade “B” refurbished rating means you might see some light scuffs or cosmetic wear, but nothing that affects internal performance. In fact, that lived-in look is perfect for a laptop you won’t worry about losing, scratching, or letting your kids handle without supervision.
Don’t miss out on this refurbished Chromebook deal, because we could sell out fast (reg. $475.99).
Lenovo 11.6? 2-in-1 Chromebook 300e 2nd Gen (2018) 4GB RAM 32GB SSD (Refurbished)See Deal
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Scientists find Antarctic clues on how life survived the ice age
Antarctica's harsh otherworldly climate gives a glimpse into the simple microscopic communities that dominated Earth for much of its history, and insights into how life survived the global ice age.
© 2025 RadioNZ 9:35pm How smelly was ancient Rome?
Ancient Rome would have been an olfactory assault of "rotting, decaying" human waste, wood smoke and animal waste, an archaeologist says.
© 2025 RadioNZ 9:15pm Think Windows 11 will be a nightmare? Not with this…
TL;DR: Get a Windows 11 Pro key and training course that teaches you how to get the most out of it on sale for $19.97 through July 15 (reg. $237).
Still pretending Windows 10 isn’t on borrowed time? We get it—the thought of a new layout and weird menus sounds frustrating any day of the week. But here’s the thing: this bundle takes the pain out of upgrading since you get a legit Windows 11 Pro license and a complete course that teaches you the basics and advanced hacks.
Windows 11 Pro isn’t just a visual refresh—it packs some serious power under the hood. You’ll get pro-level tools like BitLocker encryption, Hyper-V virtualization, Windows Sandbox, and AI-powered Copilot baked right into the taskbar. It also includes Snap Layouts, advanced voice typing, DirectX 12 Ultimate for gamers, and support for multiple desktops to streamline your workflow.
And the Windows 11 training course? It’s far more than just a tour of the Start menu. You’ll learn how to automate tasks, tighten your system security, personalize your setup with deep customizations, and troubleshoot common issues. It even dives into optimizing audio, managing storage, and making the most of Microsoft 365 apps.
Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro with tutorials for only $19.97 until July 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT with no coupon needed.
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro + The Essential Windows 11 Pro CourseSee Deal
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