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What’s the ‘torpedo bat’ taking off in baseball?
The “torpedo bat” is shaking up Major League Baseball with a new shape that’s turning heads.

Auckland beaches unsafe for swimming after month’s worth of rain
About 80 of the region’s beaches have recorded poor water quality since Friday’s atmospheric river, meaning people who swim there could get sick.

Government to allow bigger granny flats to be built without consents
It's part of changes to be introduced to make it easier for people to build standalone dwellings on their properties.

Live: Auckland FC host Western Sydney Wanderers in A-League Men
Follow live coverage as Auckland FC host Western Sydney Wanderers at Go Media Stadium in Auckland in round 25.

Marlon Williams: 'I want to think and dream in Maori'
Who drops their first-ever Maori language album, performs sold-out shows overseas and releases an intimate personal documentary - all within a month? Marlon Williams talks to RNZ's Saturday Morning.

'Friendly checkout helper' Abel making a mark for inclusivity
Abel Christie, a 15-year-old autistic young man with an intellectual disability, started working at New World Porirua a month ago, helping pack groceries.

Hyde and seek: Inside Dunedin’s infamous student party
Dunedin students are partying like its 2025, as 4000 costumed punters celebrate at the annual Hyde St Party.

Flu season comes early as record high cases sparks warning
A public health adviser says the winter flu season appears to be kicking off early, as cases spike across the Tasman.

Firearms missing after alleged burglary in Nelson
Police are appealing for information to help them locate “a number of firearms” allegedly stolen during a burglary on March 20.

Auckland council wants changes to parliamentary congestion charging bill
The transport committee is pushing for changes to a parliamentary bill

Live: Moana Pasifika chasing back-to-back wins after Crusaders upset
Follow live coverage as Moana Pasifika welcome the Waratahs to North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.

Watch: Freak incident forces Pakistan batter to retire hurt
Imam-ul-Haq was forced from the field after a ball got trapped inside his helmet and hit him on the jaw.

Moana Pasifika stage second half comeback to win
Trailing 21-7 at halftime, the side returned with six second half tries to record their first back-to-back wins in Super Rugby Pacific.

Live: Blues v Hurricanes Poua – Super Rugby Aupiki
Follow live coverage of the Super Rugby Aupiki match between the the Blues and Hurricanes Poua at Eden Park in Auckland.

Watch: Moana Pasifika beat Waratahs with second-half try blitz
Moana Pasifika have won back-to-back Super Rugby Pacific matches for the first time in their brief history.

Airport theory: The new viral trend that has people missing their flights
'Airport theory' is a TikTok trend that invites people to arrive at the airport as little as 15 minutes before their flight boards.

Are rates bills forcing pensioners out? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.

Daylight saving is finally coming to an end this weekend
The time of year when we finally get that one hour of sleep back has finally come, better known as the end of daylight saving.

New club of countries to emerge from Trump tariff turmoil - economist
Shamubeel Eaqub told RNZ's Saturday Morning a group of nations will come together to build a parallel system, and says New Zealand must join.

Wellington mayor plans fight against speed limit changes
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau and some city councillors are going to fight speed limit changes they say are forced on them against their will by the government.