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Live: Tyson Fury takes on Oleksandr Usyk for heavyweight world title
David Nyika scores knockout win before Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk fight for undisputed world heavyweight championship in Saudi Arabia.

Urgent overhaul of health systems to catch communicable diseases months behind
An urgent overhaul of health systems to better catch and control communicable diseases, from Covid-19 to measles, is months behind time - but authorities are promising to "avoid gaps".

Wounded Warriors face tough ask against Penrith in NRL’s Magic Round
All you need to know about the NRL round 11 match between the Warriors and Panthers at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday.

Grieving couple want fairer parental leave after stillbirth
After losing their son, the fact Sarah Chant could take parental leave but her husband couldn’t made it feel like her grief was more ‘valid’ than his.

If a kiwi calls out into the night, will another kiwi reply?
Inside Motutapu Island’s first kiwi call survey, humans listen for potential love matches that could one day boost the kiwi population.

Residents rally after second McDonald’s bid for restaurant in Auckland suburb
McDonald’s application has asked the council’s commissioners not to publicly notify.

Damien Grant: State education fails despite who is in government
OPINION: If we want to raise standards perhaps we need to move away from the regime that has consistently underperformed.

How to Convince Your Aging Parents to Use Home Security Devices - CNET
Our elderly relatives may balk at adopting new home security tech, even if it solves their problems. Let's look at how to convince them.

Social Security Check in May: Are You Getting Money This Week? - CNET
The final round of May Social Security payments will go out this coming week.

I Switched to Using eSIMs for Roaming When I Travel. You Should, Too - CNET
Traveling overseas this summer? You're going to want to read this first.

This Is the Weirdest Camera I've Ever Loved: The Hasselblad 907X - CNET
It's not cheap and it's not perfect, but this camera makes me feel like a better photographer just by holding it.

Denser housing can be greener too - how NZ can build better for biodiversity
Opinion - Incorporating nature within built environments is not just possible, it's essential.

Man dies in New Caledonia riots, bringing death toll from unrest to 6

Leading German climate activist slams Scholz amid Saarland flooding

Black Ferns prop returns from giving birth for first test since 2021
Aldora Itunu will make her test comeback after becoming a mum when the world champions host Canada in Christchurch on Sunday.

Ki te karanga atu te kiwi ki te po, ka whakautu ano tetahi atu kiwi?
I te tirohanga tauanga kiwi tuatahi o Motutapu, ka whakarongo te tangata ki nga tupono aroha a-ngutu tera pea ka taea te whakarahi i te taupori kiwi.

Former Auckland schoolhouse an eclectic maximalist dream
From the moment you walk through the front door of this pint-sized cottage, the magic begins.

The former sect child who helped expose paedophiles
The New Tribes Mission wanted to ‘plant’ churches in far flung communities. But missionary kids, including Kiwis, were subject to abuse. Colin Mee was one of them.

Through the best and worst: Mark Crysell and Miriama Kamo on three decades of friendship
Sunday may be over, but the bond between these two “naughty kids at the back of the class” endures.

Small Changes Daily, Big Impact: 12 Easy Tweaks to Transform Your Health - CNET
You don't have to start big to see improvements to your health. Just start and stay consistent.

Android 15: See New Features in Action video - CNET
Google has just released the latest beta version of Android 15, and I've loaded it on the Pixel 8 Pro to see what's new. The biggest changes include the Private Space feature and partial screen recording.

Why Google's Nest Speakers Need Gemini AI to Improve Its Assistant - CNET
Commentary: Google's AI-powered Assistant could be a fantastic addition to Nest speakers, but none of the Gemini announcements included the speakers.