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Mark Reason: Why only one word matters to Kiwi running sensation Sam Ruthe
OPINION: Sam Ruthe will be bombarded with thousands of words in the years ahead. But only one tiny word really matters.

‘Beating heart’ of community faces land claim after nearly 100 years as sports hub
An Anglican trust is challenging the 1928 deed that put aside land for a community sporting hub nearly 100 years ago.

He’s shaping up as kingmaker again, but I think Peters and NZ First have never been weaker
If you’re the currently stressed out Pati Maori, surely you’re thinking you can win some of those Maori voters back from Peters.

Kiwi manager interviewed by FBI over Epstein ‘massages’
The interview was cut short.

This keyboard shortcut makes Edge better than Chrome
ChromeOS has a native screenshot feature. Chrome does not. And its rivals are exploiting this oversight. Enough that I currently like Edge better than Chrome. These are words I never thought I’d say. Part of this is due to Windows. I love how easy it is to take screenshots now using keystrokes...

A clear divide has arisen over Lindsey Vonn's choice to race Olympic downhill on injured knee
Was Vonn right to compete? The resounding answer on social media was no. The answer from the skiing community remains yes.

14 smart home gadgets that cost less than $100
Don’t let the high prices and infrastructure requirements of some top-shelf smart home devices intimidate you. You can get all the convenience and security benefits of living in a smart home without spending a lot, wrestling with complicated installs, or learning entirely new skills. As the smart home market has matured,...

Revealing names and faces of the victims of Iran's protest crackdown

Senegalese police arrest 14 suspects in a child abuse network run by a French national

Ritter Sport continues legal battle over square chocolate packaging

Lebanese group accuses Israel of abducting its leader in raid

Lilly to buy Orna Therapeutics for up to $2.4 billion

Takeda deepens AI drug discovery push with $1.7 billion Iambic deal

FICO named Leader in Gartner 2026 decision intelligence
FICO has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for Decision Intelligence Platforms, recognising its execution and vision.

Why Sarpreet Singh chose the Phoenix for his A-League return
Sarpreet Singh only considered joining one club when he made the decision to return to the A-League after almost seven years in Europe.

‘Well and happy’ the night before: Why former Highlander and Maori All Black died suddenly at 25
Connor Garden-Bachop died suddenly in bed in 2024. He was 25.

Kei te tu mai ia hei kaiwhakatakoto tikanga ano, engari, kahore ano kia ngoikore penei a Peters me NZ First
Engari mehemea ko te Pati Maori koe kahore e kore ka whakaarohia kia to mai te tautoko kaipoti Maori i a Peters.

Why public access to a life-changing cancer treatment is ‘on a knife edge’
A game-changing cancer treatment could be available in the NZ health system as early as next year, experts say - but only if health officials approve special support.

Bank sells pensioner’s home, demands he leave
A Northland pensioner and British army veteran appears to have met his Waterloo in his fight to stay in his home.

Cybage names Badhrinath Krishnamoorthy Global President
Cybage appoints industry veteran Badhrinath Krishnamoorthy as Global President to spearhead international growth and sharpen execution.

Tired of spotty Wi-Fi at home? This gadget will fix it, now on sale
I don’t know about your house, but there’s a spot in mine where the internet is spotty on the best of days. Fortunately, there’s an easy fix for problems like that: all you need is a Wi-Fi range extender. Before you spend hundreds on an upgraded router or a newfangled...

The best power bank for daily peace of mind is now just $23 on Amazon
The best thing you can have in your bag when you leave the house? A power bank! Because you really don’t want to lose access to your phone when you stay out longer than you expected to. That’s why it’s good to have a cheap little power bank as a...