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As it happened: Wellington winds strongest in a decade
Banks Peninsula is under an orange heavy rain warning, with a further 70 to 100 millimetres of rain predicted.

Logitech G522 Lightspeed review: A gaming headset with a superb mic
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Very comfortable fit, even for spectacle wearers Lightweight (290 grams) Stylish white design with RGB High-quality workmanship Wireless via Lightspeed, Bluetooth and USB Good gaming sound with surround support First-class microphone Long battery life Cons Sounds rather flat for music straight out of the box Large, bulky design May fit loosely on smaller heads No 3.5 mm jack connection No...

‘Many people will be quite shocked’ by the cost to fix NZ, minister says
With infrastructure crumbling, and being literally washed away by yet another summer storm, the Government is set to release its infrastructure plan.

New Silent Hill game inspired by tiny fishing village in Fife
Silent Hill: Townfall is set in the fictional St Amelia, based on the real village of St Monans in the East Neuk of Fife.

Is number 10 role the next step for Saka?
Mikel Arteta gave a glimpse of what could be the next evolution of the Arsenal attack... Bukayo Saka playing as a number 10.

Ratcliffe, Man Utd and the immigration comments fallout
Sports editor Dan Roan analyses the potential fallout of Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments on immigration.

Female Israeli soldiers rescued after being chased by ultra-Orthodox men
The two women were helped by police after being forced to run from a mob in the city of Bnei Brak.

Brewdog staff 'upset and concerned' by sale plans
Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their furtures after the craft beer firm announced plans to explore new investment.

Obama clarifies views on aliens after saying 'they're real' on podcast
Former US President Barack Obama says he has seen no evidence extra-terrestrials have made contact with Earth.

Ski jumper disqualified for wearing boots 4mm too big
Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig is disqualified from the men's large hill individual event for wearing oversized boots.

Live weather: Storm behind North Island destruction moves south to Canterbury
A storm that caused widespread destruction across the North Island is now battering parts of Canterbury.

Snag this 4K webcam for only $48
Listen, even if your laptop has a webcam, there’s a very high chance it’s not going to be a 4K cam, right? Well, how about you get one? This Emeet C960 4K webcam is only $48 at Amazon after a 20% discount. View at Amazon If you want a clear video with...

Boost your gaming setup with this killer Alienware 34-inch monitor deal for $500
Getting an OLED gaming monitor with premium features doesn’t have to break the bank—especially when a high-quality option is available at an unbeatable price. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to upgrade your setup, now’s the time to act. Right now, Amazon is offering the Alienware 34-inch Curved...

Is the Scottish title race the most exciting in Europe?
Can any other European league rival the drama of Scotland? BBC Sport has picked out the five closest title battles.

England progress at World Cup despite Italy scare
England given another major fright but hold off tournament debutants Italy by 24 runs to secure a place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup.

Pressure grows for release of remaining Venezuelan political prisoners
An NGO says hundreds of people remain behind bars despite US pressure US to speed up their release.

Lloyds boss accepts concern over use of staff data in pay talks
The bank was criticised for comparing employees' spending habits to the wider public as part of wage negotiations.