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Solar storm: Transpower disconnects some North Island power assets
Transpower says it has put the electricity grid into a 'more' resilient state to protect equipment.

Motherhood: a ghost story
Raising children without my own mother's guidance was like navigating a new country without a map, writes Inès Almeida.

Kashmir: Why Modi's BJP is not fighting elections in the Himalayan region

Pacific Four Series live updates: Black Ferns v USA
Follow all the Pacific Four Series action from FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton.

The text that changed everything for Phoenix defender
Some wise words from a departing player gave Finn Surman the confidence he needed to become a central figure at the Phoenix.

Eurovision queen Loreen wants to write a boring song
The two-time winner talks Eurovision, protests in Sweden and why she wants to write a song about tax.

State Highway 3 in north Taranaki closed after crash
Drivers should expect delays going in and out of north Taranaki after a crash closed part of State Highway 3, NZTA says.

Rare geomagnetic storm sparks power grid alerts around the world, stunning auroras in the sky
The emergency began when coronal mass ejections exploded from the surface of the Sun, and towards Earth.

Govee LED Corner Lamp - CNET
Music sync, color changing LED, works w/ Alexa.

Smart Light Bulb - CNET
Color changing bulb, works w/ Alexa & Google.

Mini AirPlay2 - CNET
Audio streamer works with Alexa & Siri.

Smart Water Monitor & Shutoff Sensor - CNET
Wi-Fi leak detector for 3/4" pipes.

Protesters attempt to storm Germany's Tesla factory
Protesters opposed to the expansion of the site have clashed with police.

Inside Costa Rica’s ‘cave of death’ which kills all that enters

Israeli whistleblowers allege abuse of Palestinians at Sde Teiman military base: CNN

MSU Denver holds commencement ceremony as protests continue on campus

Live: Black Ferns v United States
The world champions finished last season with two chastening defeats and begin 2024 determined to capture the imagination in Hamilton.

Meet the designer behind Bambie Thug's Eurovision look
Mariusz Malon says Bambie Thug's Eurovision look is 'amazing' and 'starts conversations'.

The national rep rower raised in a rural Marlborough valley
Jack Pitts never had a go at rowing until he went to boarding school. The 17-year-old has now been called up to represent New Zealand.

Ticket tax needed to help music venues, MPs say
A report recommends a levy on arena and stadium concert tickets to help struggling small venues.

Wetland management: Council collaborates with experts to enhance processes
While the method wasn't watertight in court, Wellington's regional council says it still plans to use it to identify potential wetlands around the region.

Transpower disconnects some North Island power assets due to solar storm
The solar storm has the potential to disrupt power and satellites.

Live: Grid emergency notice due to space storm extended
Transpower has extended a power grid emergency notice as a result of an unusually geomagnatic storm in space.

10.1"Digital Photo Frame - CNET
Touch screen w/ 16GB storage.

Solar Storm Could Bring Striking Aurora Borealis, but Beware Possible Power Outages - CNET
With a little luck and a good weather forecast, you might be able to see the Northern Lights. But the solar storm bringing them could also affect our technology.

Smart Door Lock w/ Handle - CNET
Fingerprint keypad door lock.

HD Pet Cam - CNET
With two way audio w/ phone app.