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McLaren's suffer double blow
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both clip the wall in practice.

Bad blood between Schmidt and Robertson adds even more spice to Bledisloe
The Wallabies have their best chance of victory at Eden Park in a very long time, aided by recent history between the Wallabies and All Blacks coaches.

Thousands protest against pay equity changes
Thousands of people are gathering at rallies around the country to protest changes to pay equity laws.

World media reacts to ‘sluggish’ Black Ferns’ shock World Cup exit
The Black Ferns’ reign at the top of women’s rugby is over.

Bad blood between Razor and Schmidt adds even more spice to Bledisloe
The Wallabies have their best chance of victory at Eden Park in a very long time, aided by recent history between the Wallabies and All Blacks coaches.

Kiwi rowing great on track for sixth Olympics - but in a new sport
Emma Twigg is still winning medals, now with sand under her feet.

MetService issues red level strong wind warning for Canterbury
A red warning is in place for the region, while much of the South Island is under an orange warning.

‘Blame Canada, they were too good’: Emotions flow after Black Ferns’ exit
Tearful Black Ferns were not reaching for excuses after a crushing semifinal defeat to brilliant Canada in Bristol.

Serious crash closes section of SH4, critical injuries reported
Emergency services were called to the scene on Anzac Parade in Whanganui East around 9.50am after a single vehicle crash.

The “Outdated” Piece from Grandma’s House That’s Suddenly Cool Again

Police officer in hospital after dog attack
A Bay of Plenty police officer has undergone surgery after being attacked by a dog during an arrest.

Mark Zuckerberg says this Superintelligence Labs team has a flat leadership structure and no top-down deadlines: It’s like ‘a group science project’

Bitcoin Difficulty Hits Another All-Time High—Here’s What It Means for Miners

Best Apple Watch apps for boosting your productivity

Oracle in Talks With Meta on $20 Billion AI Cloud Deal

How the quest to make the perfect croissant saved Kate's life
Learning how to create perfect pastries in Paris was former aerospace engineer Kate Reid's pathway out of anorexia.

Canada gun leaves Kiwi's stunned
Canada captain Alex Tessier charges over to score the opening try of the second half against New Zealand.

Raiders lose young star Ethan Strange for semi-final clash with Sharks
The Raiders have been dealt a big blow ahead of Saturday night’s semi-final.

Jacinda Ardern calls for the end of 'genocide' in Gaza
It comes after an opinion piece she wrote for The Guardian on "women give birth during war".

Relief for neighbours as demolition begins on mouldy, abandoned Wellington home
The 1980s era large mouldy, abandoned home in Wellington's Khandallah had been decaying for years, bringing a strong smell to the area.

From memes to murder: How the ‘terminally online’ are radicalised
The killing of Charlie Kirk has laid bare the dark pipeline from gaming forums and chats to extremist violence.

MetService warns Canterbury to prepare for gale force winds
A red warning is in place for the region, while much of the South Island is under an orange warning.

Mexican churches mark the anniversary of deadly quakes with remembrance and lessons for the future

Here's How Japanese McDonald's Are Cracking Down On Happy Meal Toy Resellers

'We rowed across the Pacific but can't pick what to have for dinner'

The half-Australian ex-All Blacks skipper who could revive Anzac Day Bledisloe
David Kirk captained New Zealand to a World Cup and is now chair of NZ Rugby. He is also an Australian citizen – and has a unique perspective on the code on both sides of the Tasman.

Meta’s Ray-Ban Display AI glasses stumble in onstage debut