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Life on rations: What it was like to eat a wartime meal
Cookbooks from the wartime period are all about making food go further and letting nothing go to waste.

Lowest price ever spotted for Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2022
TL;DR: Through July 20, you can get Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2022 for Windows for $14.97—the lowest price we’ve ever seen for a legit license (reg. $499). If you’ve ever looked into Visual Studio Pro, you’ve probably seen the steep price tag and clicked away. But during PCWorld’s Deal Days—that’s our answer to Amazon’s Prime Day—the $499 professional IDE is 97% off for a limited time. It’s a rare opportunity to add a pro-level tool to your workflow without breaking your budget or risking a non-legitimate license on another site. Regardless of your coding skills, you’ll appreciate the following: IntelliCode: This feature offers real-time coding suggestions to help you program faster. It also assists by highlighting your code so you’re aware of bugs or errors. CodeLens: This displays commit history, recent changes, and authorship to allow for more efficient programming across a team of developers. The ability to edit running ASP.NET pages in the web designer view and use hot reload capabilities across .NET and C++ apps. LiveShare: It comes with personalized sessions, access controls, and custom editor settings to speed up editing or debugging. Deal Days officially ends on July 20, so get your Visual Studio license for $14.97 before then (reg. $499). No coupon is needed. Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Three-car crash causes traffic delays in Auckland, one driver flees scene
The three car crash occurred on Hillsborough Rd at around 5pm on Friday.

One person dead after single-vehicle crash in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Waterloo Rd shortly before 5pm.

'This is history right here': Oasis fans queue for Manchester gig
The Gallagher brothers are set to play five sold-out shows at Heaton Park on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July

Best Prime Day deals on office chairs & standing desks: Last chance savings
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, with Amazon Prime Day still in full swing until midnight Pacific time. 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. But you won’t have forever to shop; Amazon and rival retailers will all end their sales on July 11. 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 – $208 (15% off) HON Ignition 2.0 Armless Office Chair, Black – $332 (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 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 – $100 (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 – $96 (20% off) Huanuo 48?x24? Adjustable electric standing desk, Black – $105 (34% 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 August 1. 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.

Don’t spend $$$ on the Switch 2 when you can play your favorite retro games for less than $65
TL;DR: Relive your favorite childhood games with this retro handheld gaming console, now just $64.97 If you miss the days of the Nintendo DS, Gameboy, or even Tamagotchi, you’re not alone. There’s something about those classic childhood games that just pulls at your heartstrings. Portable consoles like Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck have tried to revive gaming on the go, but who wants to risk bringing a $500 console on public transport? For just $64.97, you can play your favorite retro games, anywhere, with the Retropian Color Handheld Gaming Console. This handheld console has a 3.5-inch color display so you can experience your favorite games in astonishing detail. The open-source Linux system gives you access to more than 10,000 games across more than 20 consoles including Nintendo, Sega, and arcade classics. Bypass the unreliable Nintendo Switch 2 battery and play for up to 6 hours on a single charge. You can even get your childhood gang back together and connect through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to enable multiplayer mode. Rediscover childhood cult classics or find a new favorite game. There’s no coupon required to get the Retropian Retro Gaming Console for $64.97 (reg. $129), but this ends 7/15 at 11:59 pm. Retropian Color Retro Handheld Gaming ConsoleSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

One dead after crash on State Highway three in Te Kuiti
The crash was reported shortly before 1pm on Friday.

Multiple reports of people trapped and power out in Nelson Tasman
Fire and Emergency is responding to multiple reports of people trapped by floodwaters in the Nelson Tasman region.

The story titled: ‘Two chicks from Waikato’ launch AI-powered blood test analysis platform has been retracted
The story titled: ‘Two chicks from Waikato’ launch AI-powered blood test analysis platform has been retracted.

Commission of Inquiry into Government's Covid-19 response wraps up first session of hearings
The inquiry aims to look at lessons learned from the government response, in order to prepare for future pandemics.