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Feel free to sing in the cinema, says The Rock
Dwayne Johnson weighed in on the debate around cinema etiquette at the UK premiere of Moana 2

New pro bono legal network to address gaps in legal aid
Lawyers at six firms will each do 25 hours of pro bono work per year for people who cannot afford to pay for representation.

Fiji thrashed by Ireland
The Irish scored eight tries to two, with Mack Hansen grabbing a double.

Black Foils win SailGP season opener in Dubai
Peter Burling’s team had to come from behind in the three-boat finale.

Dominant Scots bring Wallabies’ grand slam dream to crashing halt
A former Junior Wallaby was one of the Scottish stars who ended Australia’s unbeaten run in a match that saw Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii leave the field injured.

Call for urgent government intervention as obesity rates soar
A sugar levy and removing sugary drinks from schools are among the obesity-fighting recommendations from a new report.

The government turns one: PM Christopher Luxon talks coalition dynamics, differences and deals
Analysis - Luxon is loath to spend too much time looking backwards, and invited to share any lessons from his first year as PM, he draws something of a blank.

The sectors hardest hit by job cuts this year
We break down the numbers of the sectors which have suffered with redundancies this year.

Boult, Conway the Indian Premier League’s latest Kiwi millionaires
Left-arm seamer bought by Mumbai Indians, while opening batter returns to Chennai alongside Rachin Ravindra

Where to base or start up your business? Wellington puts its best foot forward
Some may regard Wellington as a city of civil servants but the business community begs to differ.

Creative sector welcomes draft government strategy, but calls for more funds
Many say NZ is well behind the rest of the world in developing and supporting its creative professionals.

Emmanuel Tjibaou elected president of pro-independence Union Calédonienne
Tjibaou's election on Sunday comes as UC's former leader, Daniel Goa, 71, announced last week he did not intend to seek another mandate.

Parts of power system could be out for 36 hours in event of extreme solar storm
Space weather has the potential for "potentially catastrophic consequences", a NEMA plan says.

Israeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring new wave of displacement
The Israeli army's new orders for the Shejaia suburb were blamed on Palestinian militants firing rockets from that heavily built-up district in the north of the Gaza Strip.

Council to weigh pros and cons in stoush over McDonald's in Wanaka
Hundreds are opposed to the restaurant opening, citing "excessive traffic movements" and its impact on the "aesthetic values" of the town.

Defence Force holds flurry of high-tech meetings with Western power trio
The NZDF has been meeting with the US, UK and Australia to discuss advanced technology and spy tech.

Online investment platform Snowball Effect widening access to assets
The move means small retail investors can access a wider range of assets, usually only available to institutions and big investors.

Why is it so hard to find a good pair of togs?
Hate buying togs? You're not alone. But the problem might be with the swimsuit, not your body, Niki Bezzant writes.

Live: England v Japan - international rugby test
Follow live coverage as England host Japan at Twickenham.

Southee needs form revival as his final Black Caps test series begins
The Black Caps’ veteran seamer is set to play against England in Christchurch from Thursday, but his place can’t be guaranteed beyond that.

Scotland end Wallabies' Grand Slam hopes despite Harry Potter's magical try
After wins over England and Wales, Australia’s charge for a clean sweep came to an end in Edinburgh.