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Auckland FC set for pivotal match in wake of captain’s re-signing
Hiroki Sakai has put pen to paper on a new deal. On Sunday he needs to lead his side to a win over the Central Coast Mariners.

The butcher, the baker — and the suburb overtaking Remuera and Ponsonby
House values in Westmere have increased more over ten years than those better known ‘upmarket’ suburbs of Remuera, Parnell and Ponsonby.

$39 for a pizza: Diners find fuel and food driven restaurant price hikes hard to swallow
An Auckland chef says his pricey tomato and cheese pizza is worth every cent, so we tried it to find out.

‘Safer haven’: Why Americans are escaping the ‘political climate’ and heading to NZ
Americans are increasingly seeing New Zealand as a safe haven from war in the Middle East and the political climate in the US.

The hidden TikTok life of a 13-year-old in crisis
Annabelle Daza’s parents do not say TikTok was the only factor in her death. But after discovering seven accounts and a months-long trail of public distress, they believe the platform played a role in her decline.

What the Allbirds 'Hail Mary' says about the AI trade right now

Here's why Oklo and other nuclear power stocks skyrocketed this week

Viral Road Rage Video Shows Woman Clinging to Car Hood Before Being Flung to the Pavement

'My sister loved to party and turned her life around' - the nun on the way to sainthood
Thousands attend a retreat in Derry named after Sister Clare, 10 years after her death in an earthquake in Ecuador.

Boy donates lockdown locks to children's charity
Noah braves the scissors and gets a short do after growing out his hair for six years.

New York's £111 train fares will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup, says Fifa
Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a "chilling effect".

Counter-terror police investigate another London arson attack
It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.

Buyers and sellers push ahead as fuel storm looms over property market
Now is a terrible time to sell a house but determined sellers are pushing through the storm and hoping for the best.

2026 Forthing Taikon: new hybrid and EV SUV range lands in NZ under $40k
Another new Chinese brand has arrived in New Zealand with a mid-size SUV offering competitive pricing and high equipment levels.

There’s no reason to listen to millionaires wailing about mining projects
OPINION: In the real world, the Government needs money to pay for things, and that requires well-paying jobs and tax revenue.

French soldier killed by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Macron says

Influencer Ashlee Jenae Dies Days After Safari Proposal in Tanzania, Family Seeks Answers

BYD Factory Fire Sends Smoke Over Shenzhen, But Here’s the Part That Changes the Story

Poll shows Germany's AfD widening lead over Merz's conservatives

Mexico arrests alleged drug trafficker considered one of Europe's most wanted fugitives

The software rebound is real, but not every big name is back: Chart of the Day

This Ukrainian counter-drone company is worried about missing its moment in the Iran war

‘Collateral damage’: Exiled Lebanese tells 'Post' refugees back Israel’s fight against Hezbollah

Tesla Set to Launch New Model Y Variant to Kickstart Sluggish Indian Sales

How Lampard's own revival ended Coventry's 25-year wait
Frank Lampard and Coventry City are back in the big time. This is how the former England international guided the Sky Blues to the Premier League.

People assume I can't speak Welsh because I'm not white
Seren Jones says some Welsh speakers have switched to English when talking to her.

Sinatra fan Jimmy does it his way to keep promise to late wife
Jimmy Moir went to L.A. to see where his idol made his music - and ended up with a few surprises.

Otter mayhem after 'challenging beast' sneaks into garden centre
A fishing net had to be used to capture the "challenging beast" in a south of Scotland store.

BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home
BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.