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Number of people killed in Spain floods continues to rise
The floods have killed at least 155 people with many more still missing as more weather alerts are issued.

Jennifer Ward-Lealand on the terror and joy of championing te reo Maori
It's never too late to learn te reo, actor and intimacy coach Jennifer Ward-Lealand tells Anika Moa in the latest episode of It's Personal.

Getting ready for the last Christmas at Smith & Caughey's
For 18 years, the department store has been putting on "mammoth" Christmas displays - but the writing is on the wall.

Wow! This fast-charging Baseus USB-C wall plug is only $20 today
Fast charging tech is something we all need for our phones because who has the time to sit around while waiting to hit 100% again? With a fast charging power adapter, you can cut down your wait time and get right back to using your phone. And right now, this Baseus 45W USB-C wall plug is only $19.49 on Amazon, down from its $30 MSRP. (You’ll have to clip the on-page coupon to get this price.) This power adapter is compact and speedy, delivering 45W of charging power that’s fast enough to refill more than 50% battery on an iPhone 15 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 in just 30 minutes. It features a single USB-C port with Power Delivery, so you can only charge one device at a time — but when it’s this fast, that shouldn’t be an issue. The coolest part is that it’s travel-ready with its super small size and lightweight build. The prongs don’t fold, but it’s still tiny enough to fit in a pocket and come in handy for on-the-go charging. And that compact size is also great when your outlets and power strips are crowded, allowing you to fit it anywhere and still get your charge on. So grab this tiny but fast Baseus USB-C power adapter for just $19.49 on Amazon while you still can. Remember to clip the on-page coupon! Save 35% on this USB-C wall plug and fast charge your phoneBuy now on Amazon

This $530 MSI monitor deal finally makes OLED (kinda) affordable
Slowly but surely, OLED monitor prices are creeping downward. I wouldn’t call them “affordable” just yet, but you can find one from a reliable brand for about half the price they were at a year ago. Take this 27-inch MSI monitor for example: it’s just $530 on Amazon right now. That’s $170 off its regular price. The MAG 271QPX is on the budget side of things, albeit in the very specific context of a “budget” OLED. But it’s still packed with features that gamers will appreciate. That starts with the 2560×1440 resolution, which is increasingly the “sweet spot” for PC gamers. With a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, you can get ultra-smooth motion for online competitive games and fantastic visuals for single-player games (assuming your PC has the power for it). This thing can even handle USB-C video, which is sometimes omitted even from newer OLED designs. The bad news is that its power output is only 15 watts, which means it can charge up your phone or tablet but definitely not a high-power laptop. Other input options include DisplayPort and double HDMI, but no extra USB ports. The monitor’s included stand is pretty robust with support for portrait tilting, or you can mount it to a standard VESA arm if you want. I also dig MSI’s 3-year warranty on OLED panels. Amazon’s discounted price for this monitor isn’t shown as a limited-time sale or promotion, so it may be around for a while. But it’s the lowest price we’ve seen for a new OLED monitor, and other retailers aren’t matching the price, so hop on it if you’re interested. Get this 27-inch 1440p OLED monitor for just $530Buy now on Amazon

Typhoon Kong-rey bashes Taiwan, the largest storm to hit island since 1996
The biggest storm to hit the island in nearly three decades brought heavy rain and high winds.

Looting in LA and joy in Japan after Dodgers win world title
A bus was engulfed in flames, and a Nike store looted in the chaos.

Government announces $2.5m boost to help teens pass new NCEA tests
Teachers at about 160 schools will get more training and time to hold small group sessions with students.

US election live: Fears of voter intimidation in hotly contested state
Undercover police are being called in as the race for Wisconsin sits on a knife edge.

Philip Polkinghorne to be sentenced on methamphetamine charges
The former eye surgeon, who was acquitted of murdering his wife, could face time in prison for drug possession.

Judge declines to block Elon Musk US$1 million voter giveaway
US Judge Angelo Foglietta placed the lawsuit on hold for federal court consideration.

US election: Pro-Trump poll watchers primed for action in key state
Undercover police and extra security will be in force at Wisconsin polling locations amid fears of voter intimidation.

The pancreatic cancer patient on a mission to save lives
Nyree Smith's cancer is terminal, but she's still on a mission - to get Kiwis to their doctors before it's too late.

Asus’ super-thin gaming laptop with RTX 4060 is $350 off right now
Gaming laptops are often bulky and expensive, but here’s one that bucks the trend both ways: the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is slim, powerful, and available at a fantastic price. Right now, you can get this mighty laptop for $1,250 at Best Buy, which is $350 off its original $1,600 MSRP. This laptop sports a fantastic AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor and 16GB of RAM, which means you’ll breeze through any game you want to play. The 1TB SSD should also be more than enough for whatever photos, videos, documents, and games you want to store. The cherry on top of this cake, however, is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, which will let you play your games with incredible visuals at near-max graphics settings. The 2880×1800 screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness are also winning features that lend to you having the most stunning visual experience. When we reviewed the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, we loved just about everything about it, giving the laptop a solid 4-star rating. We found it to be light, compact, sleek, and powerfully performant: “If having a gaming laptop that’s barely even noticeable in your backpack sounds enticing, then it’s hard to overlook the 2024 ROG Zephyrus G14. If offers both extreme portability and mighty performance. But, based on its middling battery performance, you’ll still want to carry a charger with you on your gaming journeys.” Need a formidable gaming laptop that won’t weigh you down? Snag this Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 for $1,250 at Best Buy while you still can! This Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is $350 offBuy now at Best Buy