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Kiwis warming to Anzac Day slot for additional Bledisloe Cup match
The scope for more tent-pole events in the trans-Tasman rugby calendar was plain to see in the hugely popular Super Round in Christchurch. And a Bledisloe Cup Test on Anzac Day remains firmly on the cards.

Neighbours evacuated as fire engulfs home in Rolleston
Four fire trucks were called to the blaze on Lowes Road about 11.17am on Tuesday.

New Zealand takes part in Balikatan - Philippines' biggest-ever military exercise
Balikatan runs until 8 May with 17,000 troops - 10,000 of them from US, 400 from Australia and about 70 from the NZDF - and featured a lot of other 'firsts'.

Iconic Auckland cafe mysteriously closes its doors, future in doubt
Last Friday, a cryptic message appeared on Verona’s social media pages, saying that due to "unforeseen circumstances” they would be “closed temporarily”.

Italian archaeologists use AI to generate image of Pompeii victim for first time

Nations have chance to break 'fossil fuel mindset': Mary Robinson

Colombian peace accord failed to protect nature: ex-leader Santos

Lindian secures in-country acid supply as global sulphuric market tightens

What are the budget basics you need for a comfy retirement?
Forget your investment portfolios. Thrift looks at what you need to tick off before your final pay cheque.

LION & OpenAI deploy ChatGPT Enterprise across business
Lion rolls out ChatGPT Enterprise to 2,500 staff in Australia and New Zealand, using AI for forecasting, production and sales support.

Man allegedly strangles officer after police called to youth CBD brawl
When police were called to reports of youths brawling, a 67-year-old man began to obstruct police. It would end with an officer allegedly strangled, and the man arrested.

Former president of Costa Rica on de-risking fertilizer shocks: how $700 billion in subsidies can do more

UK backs ‘self-learning’ AI start-up in effort to catch up

Microsoft earnings report on deck with stock slide, Azure growth, and OpenAI deal hanging over company

Alphabet earnings on tap with Gemini, AI spending updates in focus with stock near record high

Box to launch Box Automate to speed up customers' business with AI, CEO says

Man Utd survive Brentford fightback to earn crucial win
Manchester United hold their nerve as first-half goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko are enough for them to win an entertaining encounter with Brentford.

Police name 53-year-old killed in Southland highway collision
Police have named the 53-year-old man who died in a crash on the Edendale-Woodlands Highway last week.

Man charged after hunter was fatally shot in Ruahine Ranges
Gregory Paul Brown was fatally shot while hunting in bush near Dannevirke.

Economic gains from India free trade deal modest to begin with - MFAT
But MFAT says the economy is expected to be hundreds of millions of dollars better off each year once the agreement has fully come into force.

Tell us where NZ’s worst tourist traps are - and where visitors should go instead
People love to come here on holiday, and rightfully so, but what do you think is overrated?

Fire that prompted evacuations in Rolleston leaves home destroyed
Multiple fire crews are battling a single story blaze in Rolleston.

Netskope expands Google Cloud AI Guardrails partnership
Netskope deepens Google Cloud tie-up to bring AI Guardrails to generative and agentic systems with real-time safety checks.

'We're struggling' | Charlotte firefighters push for pay raises ahead of city budget proposal

Finance Minister shut down event after TVNZ political editor used alleged homophobic slur
TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman is alleged to have used a homophobic slur against journalist Lloyd Burr

Multiple crews battle house fire in Rolleston
Multiple fire crews are battling a single story blaze in Rolleston.

'A bit of a greenhouse': The big issue for players at new Christchurch stadium
Super Rugby stars say the lack of airflow and high humidity at Christchurch’s new stadium made for "sticky" and difficult playing conditions.

Who will win the Champions League? Place your vote
Thirty-two teams have fallen in this season's Champions League and four remain - so who will become kings of Europe on 30 May? BBC Sport delves into the stats, while experts make predictions.