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Are you paying too much for parking?
A researcher says she was inspired to look at how New Zealand's car park prices compare, after conducting similar research in Australia.

Treats from 30 cultures showcased in new Good Bitches Baking cookbook
The diverse and comforting recipes in Familiar Foods: Treats of Aotearoa include Persian Chicken Stew and Sri Lankan Milk Toffee.

Analysis: Tensions and timing test Luxon on first official China visit
Analysis - Luck was not on Christopher Luxon's side for his first official trip to China.

Attack on popular walking track prompts safety measures
People are walking in pairs, and witnesses are being urged to speak to police after an attack at Porirua's popular Rangituhi / Colonial Knob walking track.

‘Unbelievable’: Tiny town’s ‘overnight transformation’ after new highway opens
A Tararua town is buzzing with activity since a new highway opened with some locals calling it an “overnight transformation” of the tiny town.

Four paws and a purpose - protecting Hauraki Gulf one ferry at a time
Protecting the Hauraki Gulf’s fragile island ecosystems from rats, mice and other pests is a daily job for Kayla Rench and her highly trained biosecurity dogs.

The vodka laundry hack used by the Russian ballet
Long-time costumier Hank Cubitt revealed the Russian ballet company would spray vodka on costumes as it “sanitises smells and germs”.

'Out a window head first onto concrete': The lifelong impact of a childhood fall
Head injured as a toddler, Tim Wild has had hundreds of jobs but can’t keep them. Should the system help him out?

Frances Cook: How to live the good life, for less
When money gets tight, a lot of money advice turns to what you need to cut back on, Frances Cook writes.

This Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB of RAM just hit its best price yet
It’s small, it’s affordable, and it can help you multitask like a pro—the Beelink EQR5 mini PC is only $299.90 right now, a lovely 25% off on Amazon and matching the lowest price it’s ever been. This is a great device for work, fun, and everything in between. If you love splitting work across multiple screens, that’ll be super easy to do with this tiny PC because it comes with dual 4K@60Hz screen support thanks to the two full-sized HDMI ports on the back. Of course, it’s not just about the dual screen support, but also the performance. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and a massive 32GB of RAM, this mini PC will breeze through just about anything you need to do on any given day. There’s a 500GB SSD on board, which should be more than enough for regular users who don’t deal with uber-large video files or apps. You can upgrade the internals down the road if you need to, as the system supports up to 64GB of RAM and 8TB of storage. All the while, this mini PC is small enough to fit under your monitor and stay out of your way. Stop wasting time and add this one to your cart now because it will be a fantastic upgrade for your home office. For just $300 on sale, it’s an absolute bargain—get it while you still can! Get this speedy Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM for $300Buy now at Amazon

‘That was for him’: Crusaders hail Rob Penney after winning another title
The sight of Rob Penney singing and grooving in the Crusaders’ changing shed brought a smile to Sevu Reece’s face.

What's going on with Briscoes shares?
The price lifted from less than $5 at the start of the month to $6.19 this week.

The 2025 list of most popular Maori baby names is out
Aroha and Ariki remain the most popular Maori baby names for the third year running.

The ‘We Do Not Care’ club: Melani plus menopause is a worldwide movement
A NZ content creator says: “We don’t care that you unfollowed us. We’re still trending in real life. Slay.”

Meet the personal trainer attempting to get world record 10,000 Kiwis to a fitness class
Jared Rogers channelling life of challenges into bid to blitz global influencer’s current benchmark.

A failed multimillion-dollar trucking company - and the workers left without wages
As creditors circled, the haulage company even lost the tyres off its trucks - and staff say they are owed huge sums they are unlikely to get back.

Damien Grant: The architectural genius behind a decaying rat’s nest in Wellington
OPINION: Francis Gordon Wilson is today associated with a dilapidated building on The Terrace. But before we condemn his memory, we should learn more about him.

Grab Anker’s fast USB-C charging cables, now 2 for only $6
I don’t know what the situation is like in your home, but I think I have gremlins that come out at night to steal my charging cables. There’s really no other way (cough cough) to explain why they always go missing. Surely it can’t be my tendency to loan them out or shove them into bags I use a couple of times a year and forget all about. Well, if you have gremlins like me, it’s not a bad idea to stock up on charging cables, especially super-fast USB-C cables like this one by Anker. Right now, you can get a two-pack of 3-foot cables for $6.39 or a two-pack of 6-foot cables for $8. Not bad at all! These are 60W USB-C cables, which means they’ll recharge your devices quite fast as long as you have a power adapter that supports up to 60W of charging. And these are USB-C-to-USB-C, by the way, so you’ll need a USB-C power adapter. They’re covered in braided nylon, so they’re a lot more resistant to twists and bends and will last you longer. Obviously, if you like charging devices while at your desk, you can get away with the shorter ones. But if you like to charge your phone while doomscrolling in bed, the longer ones may fit your needs better. Stock up on charging cables (or upgrade the ones you already have) with these Anker two-packs now that they’re even more affordable. Whether you get the 3-foot cables or the longer 6-foot cables is up to you. Get a 2-pack of 60W Anker USB-C charging cables (3-foot)Buy now at Amazon Get a 2-pack of 60W Anker USB-C charging cables (6-foot)Buy now at Amazon