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Tasman residents should delay disposing of silt to avoid spreading noxious weed
Tasman residents are being urged to delay disposing of silt because of concerns about the spread of a noxious weed.

Three measles cases confirmed in Wairarapa, linked to overseas travel
Dr Annette Nesdale said all three people are believed to have contracted the virus overseas but were not infectious on their return flights to New Zealand.

More enforcement powers to combat money laundering unveiled by government
The government wants to give police and regulators more power to crack down on money laundering.

What ex-politician Kiri Allan told police on night of arrest
Police say former Justice Minister was "verbally abusive" after crashing into a parked car.

Woman killed by elephant remembered as an 'inspiration that we can all do more'
Alison Taylor has been remembered as a cheerful and compassionate person.

Black Caps opener ruled out of tri-series
A foot injury means the Black Caps will be without one of their biggest hitters.

Three youths flee from Oranga Tamariki remand home
The agency says it was alerted by the one of its contracted providers after the trio left a community based remand home.

Three youths flee from Oranga Tamariki remand home
Oranga Tamariki is searching for three young people who ran away from a youth home in Auckland yesterday.

Best Prime Day deals on office chairs and standing desks 2025
The ergonomics of your desk and chair greatly influence how good you feel after a long session at your PC. But you don’t have to spend a ton on an office chair or standing desk—especially not right now, while Amazon Prime Day is in full swing. Discounts have popped for popular chairs and desks, and not just on Amazon. Deals include fan favorites like Staples’ Hyken, which is back down to nearly its all-time low. Best Prime Day 2025 deals on office chairs Staples Cartwright Task Chair, Black – $50 (58% off at Staples) Staples Hyken Mesh Task Chair, Black – $120 (60% off at Staples) Staples Dexley Mesh Task Chair, Black – $160 (50% off at Staples) HON Crio High Back Task Chair, Black – $207.51 (15% off) HON Ignition 2.0 Armless Office Chair, Black – $331.07 (15% off) Staples always gives Amazon a run for its money with sales on affordable office chairs, and three of its more popular chairs are close (if not at) all-time low prices. Reddit’s beloved Hyken model leads the pack, with its wider-frame Dexley chair also on a sizable discount. Meanwhile, the more premium HON Ignition 2.0 is at its lowest sale price yet. Best Prime Day 2025 deals on standing desks Dekhaoxe 31?x15? Adjustable Height Mobile Computer Desk, White – $50 (38% off) Sweetcrispy 40?x24? Electric Standing Desk, Rustic Brown – $85 (15% off) Flexispot 48?x24? sit-stand desk, Black – $100 (41% off) ErGear 48?x24? Adjustable electric standing desk, Black – $99.98 (17% off) Fezibo 42?x24? Adjustable electric standing desk, Rustic brown – $80 (33% off) Comhoma 48?x24? Adjustable electric standing desk with monitor stand, White – $189 (30% off) Claiks 48?x24? Adjustable electric standing desk, Rusic Brown – $15.99 (20% off) Huanuo 48?x24? Adjustable electric standing desk, Black – $109.98 (31% off) Flexispot’s standing desks start at much lower prices than competitors, making them popular among Amazon shoppers to begin with. With additional discounts, they’re a great entry into motorized sit-stand setups. Other great Prime Day deals These aren’t the only Prime Day deals being tracked by the PCWorld team. If you’re looking to supercharge your home setup with the juiciest tech sales, hit the links for only the best expert-curated picks we’ve found. Best Amazon Prime Day tech deals: Great sales chosen by experts Best Prime Day PC computer deals: Gaming & mainstream desktops Best Prime Day laptop deals: Gaming notebooks, 2-in-1s, and more Best Prime Day deals on SSDs and storage Best USB flash drive deals for Prime Day 2025 Best monitor deals for Prime Day 2025: OLED, home office, and more Best Prime Day deals on Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs Best Prime Day mini PC deals: Big savings on tiny computers Best Prime Day deals on battery chargers and power banks Best Prime Day 2025 deals on Chromebooks Best Prime Day deals on office chairs and standing desks Standing desks and office chairs FAQ 1. What features should I look for in a standing desk? We like dual motor standing desks with programmable controls—they’re a little more expensive, but moving the desk up and down is smoother. Their frames usually have a better build overall, too, making for less wobble during height adjustments and while in use. Programmable controls means you can go back and forth between two or even three height positions with a single button press, which makes for much better quality of life. No need to wait and monitor the adjustment as it’s happening. (That might sound like not such a big deal, but if you do it multiple times a day over the course of the year, those seconds feel tedious. Trust me on this one.) 2. What makes for a good office chair? This question can be tricky to answer, since what’s comfortable is a little different for everyone. Generally, you want enough support for your back so it doesn’t take on a hunched position, but not so much you can’t feel relaxed while sitting. You also ideally want to keep pressure off your lower back if you’ll be sitting for long periods—office chairs usually have seats shaped for this, rather than the flatter surfaces of kitchen and casual desk chairs. Armrests, head supports, and mesh fabric can also play a role in comfort, but you may want to try out those features on a sample chair that a friend owns or in a store to see if you need those features. The mesh is particularly good if you sweat or get warm. Wheeled models are also useful for easily moving the chair—and you can upgrade the casters, as Reddit recommends for an even smoother experience. 3. How do I know if I’m getting a good deal on standing desks or office chairs during Prime Day? The deals we select are chosen not just for the product, but because their prices are among the lowest we’ve seen, especially given the pricing history over the last year. If you’re striking out on your own, be sure to look at reviews, as well as Amazon’s AI summaries of user reviews—avoid anything with high return rates, or a known flaw. Also look for brands with not just high user reviews, but independent reviews online. Many standing desks are just rebranded models, and so too for cheaper desk chairs. 4. Will tariffs affect office chair and standing desk prices? Should I buy now? Very possibly yes. A high portion of manufacturing happens overseas, and the U.S. government intends to resume imposing sizable taxes on imports from many countries on July 9. If that happens, costs for goods will likely rise over the second part of 2025—and because most items won’t jump in price immediately, choosing to shop sooner rather than later could be the savvier financial move.

Auckland golf club ‘hopeful’ they can keep 18-hole course alongside wetland
A decision on whether golf can continue to be played at the Takapuna Golf Course will be left to a local board.

Auckland restaurant rejects Golriz Ghahraman’s accusations of hostility
The former Green Party MP said she was dining at Atelier restaurant on Karangahape Rd when staff suddenly cancelled their booking.

Three confirmed measles cases in the Wairarapa
Health NZ says the cases are connected and linked to overseas travel.

Serious crash closes major Hamilton intersection
Police are advising motorist to avoid an intersection on the northern edge of Hamilton city while emergency services attend a serious crash.

Hamilton main road closed after serious crash
Motorists were asked to avoid the area after a crash at the intersection of Willoughby and Mill streets.

Toast Martinborough cancels November festival
The festival scheduled for November 15 has been cancelled, organisers said in an announcement.

Piha Bunker House short-listed in 'Olympics of architecture'
The unique, dark structure took architectural designer Chris Tate hours to conceive but 14 years to build by the black sand beach.

French rugby team turns nose up at Hamilton ahead of test
Hamilton residents and business owners say it's the Les Bleus' loss if they won't stay in Hamilton before the final test match against the All Blacks on 19 July.