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Baseus Security S2 Outdoor Camera 4K review: It sees the light
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Sun-tracking solar panel extends battery life Radar-assisted motion detection reduces false alerts Subscription-free local storage Cons Limited to two motion-detection and two privacy zones No cloud backup or NVR option Our Verdict If you can mount it where it can harvest a steady supply of sunlight, the Baseus Security S2 Outdoor Camera 4K’s...

Wife of convicted murderer Ross Appelgren to appeal - with fresh evidence she says proves his innocence
Ross Appelgren was accused of beating a fellow prisoner to death in 1985 - but his wife and legal team say fresh evidence will prove he was innocent.

Taking the political temperature a year ahead of the vote
With just 12 months until the next election, the mood of the nation is 'one of disillusionment', and that's reflected in the polls.

Malaysian Prime Minister calls for multilateralism at East Asia Summit
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in Kuala Lumpur, aiming to deepen ties with Indo-Pacific countries amidst global trade instability.

Two fast-charging USB-C cables for under $10? Grab ’em while you can!
I can always use more speedy USB-C cables in my collection, and I know you can, too—especially if you’re still relying on those dinky cables that came with your devices. Those aren’t fast at all and you’re robbing yourself of high-performance charging and data transfers if you stick with them....

Wellington solicitor earns international football call-up after scoring goals for fun in local league
The morning after scoring Wellington United’s final goal to seal a 4-1 win against the Phoenix reserves on Friday night, Wellington solicitor Natalie Olson was flying to Bangkok after accepting an international football call-up from Thailand.

‘It makes a massive difference to our budget:’ Why families are leaving our big cities
The number of children living in central Auckland and Wellington has shrunk but there is room for family life outside the big cities.

Labour to campaign on narrow capital gains tax, no wealth tax
The party has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax covering just some property to help fund a limited number of free GP visits.

What happens in your brain when you change your mind?
The science of metacognition may eventually help people train their minds to make better choices.

Ministerial advisory group to look at changes to aged care funding model
A ministerial advisory group is being established to make recommendations to the system, which the government says is out of date.

Our Changing World: SAR4SaR - The folding, floating search and rescue device
It's foldable, floats, and can be detected by satellites - and it's being developed by local researchers who started with origami prototypes.

Steam’s Personal Calendar shows when your wishlist games are landing
Tracking when all those cool new Steam games are going to arrive can be a real headache. As someone who has to keep a very close eye on the releases for indie games, I sympathize. Fortunately, Steam has a new Personal Calendar system that shows you the games on your...

P&O Cruises Crew Member Dies on Ship After Accident in Middle of 2-Week Voyage

UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city

Spain's Sánchez sees hold on power weaken as Catalan party backs out

German minister counts on 'fair trade with China' after delayed trip

Microsoft’s free wallpaper app sneakily diverts your clicks to Bing
If you’re looking to spruce up your computer with some great wallpapers, you might one day decide to download and install the Bing Wallpaper app by Microsoft. It was first made available in 2020, then brought to the Microsoft Store in 2024. But you might want to think twice about...

Former Crusaders and Tasman halfback to make debut for New Zealand at 43
The halfback scored a try in Tasman’s first-ever NPC game in 2006.

The boy who jumped in: How a split-second decision saved a life on the river
One wrong move left a 12-year-old broken and bleeding in a notoriously powerful river mouth - until a friend risked his life.