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Irvine Welsh on Trainspotting, its sequel and modern-day malaise
The Scottish author speaks to the BBC ahead of the launch of his new book, Men in Love.

Live: Residents urged to evacuate to higher ground amid ‘unprecedented’ rainfall
State of emergency declared for the Nelson Tasman region ahead of heavy downpours, while upper North Island faces a soaking.

One person critically injured as crash between car and tanker blocks SH29
One person is in a critical condition after a crash involving a tanker and a car on State Highway 29 in the Lower Kaimai area.

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.

Chris Brown in court to face more assault charges
The US singer is expected to enter a plea over two charges relating to an alleged nightclub attack.

Two 15-year-olds arrested over Dunedin dairy robbery
Two people have been arrested after masked offenders burst into a dairy after hours.

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.