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Former sevens stars boost New Zealand for Pacific Championships final
The Kiwis are unchanged for their showdown with Samoa, while the Kiwi Ferns have injected some quality for their final against Australia's Jillaroos.

Crews battle overnight blaze at popular cultural site
Crew were called to Mitai Maori Village just before 10pm on Tuesday.

Weatherald, Renshaw in ‘knife-edge’ Ashes selection call
Selectors had set time aside to make a call one way or the other, ahead of an expected Australian squad announcement on Wednesday.

Junior Paulo loves leading Samoa. But it’s starting to impact his health
The Samoan co-captain feels physically and mentally fresh – but the same cannot be said for his vocal cords.

Venus Williams returns to add star status to ASB Classic in Auckland
The US tennis legend has confirmed she will make her seventh appearance at Auckland's 2026 ASB Classic in the new year.

Stop running these Windows commands (without knowing what they do)
If you’re reading this story, odds are pretty good that you’re tech support for your friends and family. And you might even have a few well-worn habits when it comes to trying to figure out what’s ailing a Windows machine. But you might want to re-examine them, on the advice...

$3 per kilometre to fly: Are New Zealanders getting value from domestic air travel?
Short domestic flights are now cost as much as $3 a kilometre if booked shortly before travel - is that okay?

RNZ Concert’s soothing Guy Fawkes pet sounds
Pets and their owners can tune in and chill out to RNZ's annual Concert for Animals tonight.

Te Kooti o Timatanga Hou - The Court of New Beginnings celebrates 15 years of success
Te Kooti o Timatanga Hou - The Court of New Beginnings started in 2010 and has reduced reoffending rates, nights spent in prison and hospital admissions by more than 65 percent.

Need a CD/DVD drive for your laptop? This one via USB is only $21 now
Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create backups—especially with modern laptops, which are usually supplied without a drive. External drives are the solution for continued access to physical media. The Amicool external CD/DVD drive is currently on sale for...

Masked gunman who fired shotgun in Wellington apartment still on the run
The incident happened at a block of flats in Wellington on Sunday afternoon.

$3 per kilometre to fly: Are New Zealanders getting value from domestic air travel?
Short domestic flights now cost as much as $3 a kilometre if booked shortly before travel - is that okay?

Jamie Melham will miss her Pa’s funeral. He wanted her riding winners instead
As the only Australian-bred horse in the field, Half Yours was the sentimental favourite for many. Not as well known was untold story of emotional anguish behind Melham’s triumph.

Creative Pebble X review: Big PC sound in a tiny package
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Clear, crisp sound Attractive RGB accents Wired and wireless connectivity Cons Comes without a subwoofer Limited app support for Android and iOS Control buttons are tiny Our Verdict The Creative Pebble X is a versatile PC speaker with great sound and connectivity. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated...

New climate scheme to recognise carbon removal activities beyond tree-planting
The government has identified new wetlands and rewetted peatlands as "areas of opportunity" to pull more carbon out of the atmosphere.

Why Kelston Boys could be turned into a charter school without the school’s approval
Explainer - Can a school be 'taken over' by a charter school conversion? Here's what you need to know.

How actor Ellie Smith's time as a care home entertainer inspired a hit play
The London-based New Zealander was at a loose end during the Covid lockdowns when she put her mind to writing a new one-woman play.

A night at a New Plymouth booming homelessness shelter
A steady stream of rough sleepers is taking advantage of a recently-opened night shelter in New Plymouth where chronic homelessness is up 50 percent on five years ago.