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Watch: Waikato beat Southland to firm up NPC playoff spot
The Mooloo men eased away in the second half in Invercargill to move up to sixth on the ladder.

Watch: Sevens star’s hat-trick sets up massive NPC win for Harbour
Moses Leo scored a hat-trick as North Harbour handed Canterbury their equal-heaviest NPC defeat.

Casablanca Beats a film constantly in motion
REVIEW: Morocco’s fraught relationship with hip-hop culture, a twisting, vibrant journey, stars the verbose personalities of arts centre students.

David Seymour’s charter schools: Half of applications unlikely to proceed as Govt preps for up to 15 new schools to open next year
The government is preparing for up to 15 new charter schools to open early next year.

Jimmy Carter turns 100: The American president who just keeps going and going
Analysis - Jimmy Carter is the longest-lived US president, and as he turns 100 years old this week, it turns out he was also pretty much the last of his kind.

Movie review: The Wild Robot
Dreamworks' latest movie has a stellar cast, gorgeous animation and a heart-warming story at its core. What's not to love? asks Sam Rillstone.

Live: North Harbour v Canterbury - NPC rugby
Follow live coverage of the NPC match between North Harbour and Canterbury in Albany.

Can you rescue your abandoned barbecue from winter?
My old Weber has been sitting out on the deck all winter. Uncovered, unloved, untethered from a gas bottle and a safe winter refuge for all manner of critters.

Industry, academics not yet consulted on AUKUS Pillar Two
Defence officials say they have not consulted with industry and academics about participating in AUKUS Pillar Two.

Judging java a bitter-sweet sensation
Mike Boyd is getting ready to judge the country’s top baristas as they grind it out in Upper Hutt at the 2024 Aotearoa Barista Championships.

Live: Taranaki v Manawatu -NPC rugby
Follow live coverage of the NPC match between Taranaki and Manawatu in New Plymouth.

Musk faces $1.9 million fine to end X ban in Brazil

France's Mr Africa spills the beans on secret cash

Chelsea Winter returns with 'Tasty' cookbook for 'every style of eater'
Have you tried banana blossom or whipped chickpea liquid? Chelsea Winter reckons they can make for "heavenly" dishes.

Quad bikes on Kaikoura beach questioned after dotterel dies
Researchers who followed the bird for six years are devastated, but heartened by the community’s response calling for better protections.

Sea Lion Trust offers $5k reward over baby's shooting
The reward comes after a baby sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins then left to die a slow, painful death.

Live: Southland v Waikato - NPC rugby
Follow live coverage of the NPC match between Southland and Waikato in Invercargill.

All Blacks coach reveals NRL interest in young star
All Blacks rookie Wallace Sititi has caught the eye of a rival code as his stocks continue to rise.

‘Extremely shaken up’: Man receives facial injuries after home break-in
The offenders offenders allegedly forced their way into the property, before leaving with items.

Hassan Nasrallah turned Hezbollah from an Islamist militia into a political force that will outlive him
Analysis: The leader of the region's most powerful militia and Iran's strongest ally is gone, and Hezbollah has been decimated by Israeli attacks, but that doesn't mean it will die with him.

‘Major reforms’ for building consent system planned
Plans are being made to replace the Building Consent Authority system with a new model, which the government says will “incentivise innovation.“

Southland innovator’s bipod products gets ultimate SEAL of approval
Ethan Todd’s Backlanz hunting rifle accessories have proven so popular he’s even received orders from the US Navy - home of the famous Navy SEALs.