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Emergency mobile alerts - how they work, why you're getting them
Explainer : On Sunday, your phone will buzz with an emergency alert as part of an annual test of the system.

Man United rejects fire Napoli to Italian league triumph
Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku were both deemed surplus to requirements at Old Trafford yet have been instrumental for Antonio Conte’s side.

Warriors v Raiders: Why the Warriors already look headed for the NRL playoffs
Even at this stage, before the halfway point of the season, they look finals-bound.

Black Caps: Lockie Ferguson not giving up on international career, targets next T20 World Cup
The 33-year-old has his sights on the 2027 T20 World Cup.

Scott Dixon aims for second Indy 500 win amidst tricky conditions
Scott Dixon feels confident despite several crashes in practice and qualifying.

Former Black Caps speedster enters coaching race as shortlist takes shape
Shane Bond confirms his application for the Black Caps job, as an overseas candidate looms as the early favourite with interviews under way.

Abby Howells, Angella Dravid and Melanie Bracewell the 2025 Fred Award nominees
The nominations guarantee a woman will win the Fred Award for just the third time.

Pure Global appoints AI expert to cut MedTech costs
Pure Global appoints Ran Chen as CTO to advance AI-driven regulatory automation, aiming to cut costly delays for medical device manufacturers worldwide.

Russian woman living in Northland ordered to pay $5.1m to investigators who tracked stolen funds
He promised to invest the money but took it to Italy and disappeared.

How Rotorua’s air pollution transformation defied expectations
Once the worst winter air, the city has today shed its label of 'polluted'.

Bigger may be better: Late advice shake-up forces councils to re-think water reform plans
11th-hour advice is shaking up proposals by smaller councils to continue providing standalone services.

Central Auckland fire: Ladder firetruck for skyscraper blaze had to respond from Hamilton
One of two heavy aerial firetrucks needed at a central skyscraper fire was stalled at a road closure en route from Hamilton.

Trailer released for documentary about former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
The film will be released in US theatres next month, but not in NZ.

Kiwi-turned-Fortune 500 executive dies in US car crash
Dunedin-born Glenn Renwick worked for auto insurer Progressive Corp for 32 years.

From ‘ugly’ to unmissable: New Zealand’s Boom Boom dino AI memes go viral
The $100,000 dinosaur in Taupo has stomped its way into meme-hood on social media.

‘100 shouldn’t be too far away’: Record-breaking All Black savours milestone
The Crusaders winger finally broke the record, but there are questionmarks hanging over his team ahead of the playoffs.

Labour accuses govt of trying to avoid scrutiny by passing bill under urgency
A post-Budget debate about accommodation supplement changes dragged into the early hours of Saturday morning.

Heavy rain warning in place, severe gales forecast for parts of South Island
A front is forecast to sweep from the Tasman Sea during Sunday and Monday, bringing a period of heavy rainfall and strong winds.

Where Wellington City Council found savings
The council needed to find hundreds of millions in savings after voting against a sale of airport shares last year. Here’s what they have managed for the LTP.

NZ wool being used to make eco-friendly caskets
A Christchurch wool business has found a successful and unusual niche for its product.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis criticised for wearing UK dress on Budget day
Finance Minister's vivid blue outfit retails online for $1100.

Keeping the kaupapa alive: Nga Morehu awarded King’s Honours
Survivors Gary Williams and Eugene Ryder were among 12 people honoured for their advocacy and mahi in addressing abuse in state care.