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I just bought this Anker 30W charger + USB-C cable set for $10
I never have enough cables and chargers. Whenever I need one, what I have is either in use or mysteriously unavailable. Fortunately for me, Amazon’s Black Friday week deals have already kicked off—and the discounts include an Anker 511 30W charger + 6-foot USB-C cable for just $10. Normally this...

Teen who died in Far North 4WD crash on Tokerau Beach named
Sam Herdman was a keen hunter and fisher, according to a social media tribute.

Teen who died after 4WD rolled in Far North identified
A teenager who died after a single-vehicle crash on Tokerau Beach last Friday has been named by police.

Traffic chaos expected on Auckand Harbour Bridge due to One Ocean protest convoy
The One Ocean protest will wind its way over the Harbour Bridge and through Auckland City to Kohimarama.

Joan Jett was told girls didn't play electric guitar
"What do you mean I'm not allowed," responded rock and roll legend.

This smart plug also dims a lamp, and it’s 25% off for Black Friday
Smart plugs come in two categories: on/off devices that can control lamps as well as small appliances, fans, and space heaters, and dimmers that control a lamp’s brightness as well as turn it on and off. Leviton makes some of our favorites in both categories, and Amazon has knocked 25...

Snag 6 months of Apple TV for 54% off with this Black Friday trick
Maxed out your free trials of Apple TV? There’s another way to get your Pluribus fix for cheap, but it’s only good during Black Friday week. You can get a full 6 months of Apple TV for just $6 a month, a steep 54-percent discount compared to the regular $13-a-month subscription rate, if you sign up through...

Superman copy found in mum's attic is most valuable comic ever at $9.12m
Three brothers had discovered the rare Superman comic in pristine condition under a stack of newspapers in their late mother's attic.

BBC board member resigns and criticises 'governance issues' at top of corporation
Shumeet Banerji leaves his position on the BBC board.

Crash blocks southbound lane on Christchurch’s Northern Motorway
Diversions were in place, and motorists were being advised by police to expect delays.

Hundreds of cars and boats gather for protest over Auckland Harbour Bridge
A convoy of hundreds of fishermen have taken off from the Auckland suburb of Albany on in a protest against a new law that stops them from fishing in protected areas of the Hauraki Gulf.

Country Life: Breeding the kiwifruit of the future
It's a long game developing the kiwifruit of the future - up to 25 years from concept to shop shelf. Fruit that thrive in a wetter, warmer climate and with less chemical input are among those in development at the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre in Te Puke.

Auckland traffic warning as fishing convoy protest hits motorways today
The protest will travel nearly 30km from Albany to Mission Bay.

What you need to know about new parking fees at New Zealand tourist destinations
Explainer - Whether you're a local or a tourist, you'll need to pay for parking at three top visitor destinations starting next month.

NZTA postpones Transmission Gully roadworks after major congestion
NZTA has roadworks planned this summer which will cause disruption and delays, but says it wants to minimise that as much as possible.

Wyze Duo Cam Pan review: Double the lenses, twice the protection
TechHive Editors Choice At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Dual-lens design eliminates blind spots Strong 2K image quality with color night vision Affordable price for wide coverage Cons Subscription required to enable smart alerts Power cord is on the short side Our Verdict The Wyze Duo Cam Pan delivers impressive coverage and solid performance for less than $70,...