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AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation
AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.

Chief Rabbi calls 'vile Jew-hatred at Glastonbury' a 'national shame'
Sir Ephraim Mirvis hit out after Bob Vylan's controversial performance at Glastonbury was aired by BBC.

Four-car crash on state highway causing delays for Auckland motorists
Police say there is “an extensive backlog of traffic towards the Albany area” on the Upper Harbour Highway heading west.

Former Reserve Bank acting governor Grant Spencer appointed to its board
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has approved the appointment of Grant Spencer for a five-year term to fill one of two vacancies.

Saudi Arabian club stuns Manchester City in extra-time at Club World Cup
Marcos Leonardo scored the winning goal in the 112th minute as Al Hilal beat Manchester City 4-3, eliminating the Premier League power from the Club World Cup.

Council opposed red weather warning before cyclone hit
Chief meteorologist Chris Noble said MetService wanted to issue the warning the day before but Hawke's Bay Regional Council was opposed, based on confidence in its flood modelling.

Wanaka residents grill government ministers over healthcare shortfalls
About 300 people attended the meeting for answers on why they are paying for blood tests, travelling to Dunedin for basic scans and waiting months for children to see psychiatrists.

‘Tarsh, sister, I bid you goodnight’: Te Pati Maori MP laid to rest
Politicians from all sides of the House have gathered to farewell their colleague, Takutai ‘Tarsh’ Kemp, at her marae in Taihape.

Future of Wellington aquarium uncertain due to coastal erosion and sea level rise
The Island Bay Marine Education Centre - also known as The Bait House - has been operating since 1996, providing marine education programmes to the community.

Watch: Humanoid robots stumble through football match in China
The robots kicked, scored and tumbled while competing at a tourmentant in Beijing.

Hawke's Bay business tens of thousands out of pocket after six burglaries in two months
Harry Van der Zanden, the owner of Pedlista, a mobile coffee car and bike repair service, says “it's defiantly keeping the business pretty small.”

Iconic Jaffas to be discontinued for good after decline in sales
Jaffas' parent company RJ's Confectionery says it's sad to say goodbye.

How AI agents can help enterprise teams to scale
By 2028, 33% of enterprises will use AI agents to boost productivity and scale efficiently, transforming workflows beyond traditional automation methods.

Previously poached West Coast green gecko seen alive and well in wild
A previously poached West Coast green gecko has been seen alive and well more than a year after being released back into the wild.

30 years ago: The flight that was a ‘game-changer’ for a NZ region
On July 1, 1995, 80 passengers on an Air New Zealand flight from Sydney made history.

Iconic Kiwi chocolate Jaffas are leaving NZ shelves
The orange-coated chocolate lollies, which have been sold in New Zealand and Australia since 1931, are being discontinued due to declining sales.

Free clinic opens at Auckland City Mission to tackle dental crisis
Nearly half of Kiwi adults are skipping going to the dentist because they can not afford it.

Some Kiwis considering ditching insurance due to rising costs
Stats NZ figures show at March last year house insurance was up almost 25 percent, contents insurance up about 28 percent and car insurance up almost 23 percent.

Would you pay $2500 for this burger?
Only one of these “tongue-in-cheek” burgers will be sold, in Nelson.