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After brave comeback, Black Fern Awhina Tangen-Wainohu forced to retire with neck injury
"Sometimes the game you love doesn't love you back," Black Ferns prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu wrote on social media.

From fragmented records to connected care: Building an AI-ready health system
Fragmented data is still forcing patients to repeat their history, but new digital reforms could unlock safer care and save over GBP £3 billion a year.

Employers' groups and unions divided over the merits of scrapping third-year fees-free
The government's proposal to scrap the third-year fees-free tertiary scheme and redirect some of the funds towards trades training is being welcomed by business leaders.

7-foot-4 NBA megastar ejected from playoff game for elbowing opponent
The NBA star was ejected early in Game 4 after a video review confirmed an elbow to the throat of Timberwolves forward Naz Reid.

Health authorities prepare for Kiwi returning from virus-stricken cruise
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade it was providing assistance to a New Zealander on board the virus-stricken cruise ship.

K&L Gates names partner to lead global AI strategy
K&L Gates puts practising partner Jake Bernstein in charge of its global AI drive as the firm expands governance and tool rollout.

The do's and don'ts of picking fruit in your neighbourhood
If it's fallen off a tree, is it fair game? Here are the rules.

Te Pati Maori splits as MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi announces new Te Tai Tokerau Party
Te Tai Tokerau Party will contest the 2026 General Election, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced.

New Zealand’s new franchise T20 cricket league delayed by a year
Super Smash gets a reprieve as organisers push back the launch of inaugural NZ20.

Coalition parties ramp up criticism of media
Analysis - The relationship between politicians and the media is symbiotic, but it's increasingly coming under pressure.

Four arrests, 53 infringement notices after large bike event in West Auckland
The event, which police said was advertised on social media, attracted about 120 bike riders.

Black Ferns player forced to retire due to career-ending injury
After a remarkable comeback to the black jersey, a neck injury has forced Black Ferns prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu to retire.

The high-stakes world of World Cup sticker trading
Thousands are flocking to Argentine plazas to trade Panini stickers, a beloved human-touch tradition facing its final years before a digital shift.

Former World Cup manager named as new NZ Rugby League chief executive
Andrea Nelson MNZM, who helped lead the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, has been appointed chief executive of New Zealand Rugby League.

Policewoman almost ‘came back to life’ after deadly driving attack, constable says
A constable has recalled Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming almost “coming back to life” during intense first-aid efforts, moments after a deadly driving attack.

‘It means so much’: Staff hope to save iconic Auckland café from being closed forever
Two former staff members have made an offer to buy Verona to ensure it continues as a café and bar.

WatchGuard buys Perimeters.io in cloud security push
MSPs will gain a single platform for cloud threat detection as the deal widens WatchGuard's reach into identity and SaaS security.

Green Party wants power companies to cap power bill increases at rate of inflation
The party's co-leaders have written to minister's urging them to require three power companies which the government has a 51 percent stake in to lower prices and boost energy hardship programmes before winter.

Grieving parents want banks to stop under-18s buying alcohol
Silas Sims was able to buy alcohol from three places without being asked for ID, before he drove drunk to his death.