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Davies, Hall reflect on 5000m heat
Rose Davies and Linden Hall talk to Nine's David Culbert after running in their heat of the women's 5000 metres.

‘I never want to have that feeling again’: The embarrassing moment driving Jack Ginnivan
From the goal celebrations that Hawks fans love (and rival fans hate), to turning a mirror on the media pack – everyone has their own opinion of him. But there’s more than meets the eye.

KiwiSaver choice that could cost retirees almost $30,000
Savers might be costing themselves money.

Austria and Italy mark breakthrough on key Alpine rail corridor

Yad Vashem memorial to open first branch outside Israel in Germany

Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon

Mass protests against austerity draw hundreds of thousands in France

Dozens of Palestinians, four Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza

Firefighters battle blaze at Auckland zoo
Crews were called just after 4.30am.

Vote yes, or go bust: Alliance Group warns of insolvency if shareholders reject overseas investment
Alliance Group is urging shareholders to vote to accept a $250 million investment from an Irish meat company.

New attack on ChatGPT research agent pilfers secrets from Gmail inboxes
Unlike most prompt injections, ShadowLeak executes on OpenAI's cloud-based infrastructure.

Move by 'rapacious gentailer' to dip further into Lake Hawea outrages residents
But the power company is asking people to think of its proposal as an "insurance policy".

‘We’re as ready as we can be’: Key man backs Breakers bounceback from horror finish
After the woes of last season when they lost 16 of their last 19, the Kiwi club’s centre says he doesn’t need to go searching for motivation ahead for their 2025-26 opener.

Mushrooms may not be magic treatment for depression
Earlier this year, Medsafe gave a New Zealand psychiatrist permission to give it to people with depression when other treatments didn't work.

Job applications rise to record high
The latest SEEK NZ Employment Report said the volume of advertisements rose 1 percent in August on the month earlier, and 4 percent on the year earlier, which was the first annual increase since November 2022.

Paul Alamoti joined Penrith after being unwanted by Bulldogs. He says it was a ‘blessing’
The winger was a rising star at Canterbury before a surprise departure at the end of 2023. On Sunday, he can end his former club’s season.

The painstaking, decades-long restoration of Auckland's Toroa steam ferry
It's the last of Auckland's steam ferries - and for the past 24 years it has been sitting on the side of motorway.

Apple’s MagSafe Charger is perfect for fast-charging your iPhone 17–and 30% off right now
It’s extremely easy to charge your devices when you have the right gear on hand, and this MagSafe charger from Apple will definitely make it easier for you. The best part is that you can get one of these for 30 percent off, a discount we haven’t seen since January...

Senior doctors shrug off Health NZ's bid to force settlement
The union says a forced settlement will only make doctors "more angry" ahead of the planned 48-hour strike.

Increasing numbers of pet turtles being found in South Island waterways
The Mainland's only dedicated turtle rescue service says it's already at capacity, having taken in more than 100 strays in the last eight years.

Woman who died in police custody had complications from chronic drug use and Covid-19 infection
Amber-Leigh Hunwick, 43, also suffered from the lasting effects of a Covid-19 infection.

Black Ferns battle injuries as they chase glory in England
The Black Ferns are one win away from the finals, and the mood of the nation depends on a much-needed sporting victory.