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Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches
Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.

The 33 things the government plans to do before the end of year
The final quarterly plan for the year has been released.

Boil water notice lifted for north-east Hamilton, other Waikato properties
The Rototuna Reservoir tested positive for ecoli at the weekend, affecting about 30,000 residents and closing schools and businesses.

The 100-year rugby league curse that should worry the Storm
Losing back-to-back grand finals is not just painful, it can be crippling.

‘Breaking point’: Aussie No.1 ends season after emotional year
Australian tennis player Daria Kasatkina is taking a break from the sport after “hitting a wall” due to schedule demands.

The AFL free agent who will have the biggest impact in 2026
Matthew Lloyd names the free agent who will have the biggest impact at their new club in 2026.

Snapchat users share fury at upcoming fees for storing old photos and videos
Snap said only a small number of users would be affected by the changes, but many online disagree.

36-year-old father identified as Dunedin homicide victim
A 25-year-old has appeared in court charged with murder.

Why you might soon have fewer mail delivery days
Changes have been signed off that allow NZ Post to reduce the number of days it offers a mail service.

The Pukpuk Treaty and the future of Papua New Guinea-Australia relations
Analysis - The signing of the Papua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty marks a defining moment in the modern Pacific order, writes Scott Waide.

Avalara launches global AI tools to streamline compliance tasks
Avalara has launched global AI tools, including its agent Avi, to speed up compliance and tax tasks within enterprise systems, cutting filing times significantly.

Government benefit changes could leave more rangatahi homeless, advocate warns
A kaupapa Maori youth homelessness group says benefit changes will increase whanau stress and push more rangatahi onto the streets.

Walsh or Cleary? Can the greatest grand final performances in history be split?
In the past three grand finals we’ve witnessed two of the greatest individual performances of all time. But who did it better? Nathan Cleary in 2023 or Reece Walsh on Sunday night?

Lloyd questions clubs' Curnow pursuit
Matthew Lloyd believes it will take a big draft package for Charlie Curnow to leave Carlton.

AFL trade period LIVE updates: Demons a cautionary tale for Merrett, Bombers, says Hird; Pies join hunt for Oliver; Swans pursuing Curnow
Follow all the action from day two of this year’s AFL trade period, with all the news as it breaks and the best analysis in the business.

Waerea-Hargreaves missed 30 NRL matches due to suspension. He may now miss a grand final
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves was charged nearly 40 times in the NRL. His latest high tackle charge could rob him of a rugby league farewell.

Ugly shot cuts JWH's career short
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves could be set to end his career at Hull FC watching on from the sidelines after he was pinged for an ugly high shot.

Dynatrace & Crest Data partner to speed AI observability migration
Dynatrace partners with Crest Data to help enterprises swiftly migrate from legacy log tools to its AI-powered observability platform, enhancing real-time insights and automation.

Mysterious death leaves behind stockpile of guns
It’s not yet clear what will happen to hundreds of airguns and firearms owned by a reclusive pensioner who was found dead at a run down riverside home.

Willis: One NZ should re-think ads with protester who gave out Winston Peters’ address
The activist, who gave out the home address of Foreign Minister Winston Peters and encouraged other pro-Palestine protesters to join, is also one of the faces of One NZ’s advertising campaigns.