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Beehive's Bunker not fit for purpose to manage Cyclone Gabrielle, Nema report finds
A Nema report has uncovered 19 lessons that need to be learnt from last year’s freak weather occurrences.

Smoke ‘warning light’ comes on after Air NZ flight u-turns
After being unable to land safely in Rotorua due to weather conditions the flight was redirected back to Wellington.

Live: Severe weather warnings, watches, and a risk of ‘small tornados’
Severe weather warnings and watches are in place around Aotearoa as a band of bad weather moves across the country, bringing a risk of a stormy night for many.

How Transpower was ready for the solar storm
Ongoing research into space weather helped the power company be ready for the aurora which lit up New Zealand skies last Saturday.

Heavy rain expected for most of North Island, weather watches in place
Severe weather watches are in place for large parts of the country.

Cooler weather drops wildfire danger in Hawke's Bay
But residents are being warned of fire safety inside their homes this winter and reminded to "get your chimney swept and cleaned".

Warmer temperatures, wet weather and a chance to see another aurora
Kiwis can say goodbye to frosty mornings and hello to rain with wet weather forecast for the week.

'So bad' - is this Man Utd team really 'one of the worst ever'?
The stormy weather at Old Trafford on Sunday provided a metaphor for Manchester United's season as they suffered their 14th league defeat of the season at home to Arsenal.

Northern Lights Alert: Solar Storm Could Bring Striking Aurora Borealis - CNET
With a little luck and a good weather forecast, you might be able to see the Northern Lights. But the solar storm bringing them could also affect our technology.

Solar Storm Could Bring Striking Aurora Borealis, but Beware Possible Power Outages - CNET
With a little luck and a good weather forecast, you might be able to see the Northern Lights. But the solar storm bringing them could also affect our technology.

This Baseus Blade laptop power bank is only $63, its lowest price ever
I don’t know about you, but with the weather warming up, I love taking my laptop to the yard and working in the sun for a bit. That’s when my Baseus laptop power bank comes in handy, allowing me to keep my computer and phone going without having to scoot closer to the outlet. You can do this, too, because the Baseus Blade 100W is on sale at Amazon for just $63. Yes, I understand that the price you see on the product page may be different. However, when you apply the promotional code CD3N56TO at checkout, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to see an additional 10 percent discount. This means that the $129.99 power bank is now available for just $62.98. It’s like magic! It’s also the best price this power bank has seen thus far. What makes the Baseus Blade special? So many things. The Blade boasts a 20000mAh battery that supports 100W fast charging, allowing you to recharge a third of your laptop’s battery in just half an hour. I personally use the Blade 2, which has a 12000mAh battery and 60W charging, and I can’t help but wish I had the first model instead. The original Baseus Blade also has more ports. It features two USB-C ports that support 100W output and 65W input, so you can plug in pretty much any device you own. There are also two fast-charging USB-A ports for those who like a more traditional approach. One of the things I enjoy the most about the Blade, however (and I’m sure you will too), is that it’s super slim and light. This power bank looks like it’s been on a diet its entire “life” since it’s only 0.7 inches thick. It will fit in nicely in the same sleeve as your laptop does. It’s also just over one pound, so it won’t weigh you down. When my phone battery is running low, and I need only to take my purse out and about, the model I have fits nicely and this one would too, since they’re pretty much the same size. In fact, it fits way better than the power bank I purchased specifically for my phone a while back, which is heavier and a lot bulkier. If you don’t need as much power and would prefer to get the newer Baseus Blade 2, that one’s on sale too for $62.99 (down from $99.99) at Amazon right now as well. But like I said above, I have it and wish I had the first-gen model instead. Get the Baseus Blade laptop power bank for $62.98 at Amazon Laptop Accessories