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Ruby Tui back in Black Ferns squad
The 2022 World Cup star has fought her way back into contention for this year's tournament after being named in the squad for Saturday's Test against Australia in Wellington.

Ruby Tui back in Black Ferns for final Rugby World Cup audition
Ruby Tui will make her first appearance for the Black Ferns.

Multiple offers for John Scott Mid-century home in same family for 50 years
Built for Colin and Pat Stuart back in 1977, this original Napier home in pristine condition has sold to a family who “won’t touch a thing”.

Ngati Tukorehe to fly more flags after 'racist attack' on its whenua
Flags flying along SH1 in the lower North Island were torn down in what a spokesperson calls a "racist" attack.

AI needs us: Why human oversight is crucial for realising AI’s potential
Human oversight is vital for AI's success, ensuring ethical use, optimised performance, and unlocking its true potential in business and innovation.

Authorities praise family with measles for alerting officials
The National Public Health Service is supporting the Wairarapa family and their close contacts, who are isolating.

Wallabies will not fear Lions as ‘test side’ fails to impress
Aussie head coach Joe Schmidt is unlikely to have stopped smiling after watching the Lions’ latest performance.

Police seek public’s help after fatal crash between car, person in electric wheelchair
The incident occurred about 1pm on Saturday, 5 July, on Burnett St. One person was taken to hospital with injuries but died on Wednesday night.

Pacific news in brief for 10 July
A round-up of from around the region, including a plastic bag ban coming into force in the Cook Islands.

Terse response from Musk as X CEO departs
Linda Yaccarino's departure comes one day after the company's Grok chatbot began pushing antisemitic tropes.

Wheelchair user dies after being hit by car in Ashburton
Police were called after a report of a crash involving a car and a person in an electric wheelchair in Ashburton on Saturday.

Young jockey Ngakau Hailey killed in dirtbike crash in Hamilton
Ngakau Hailey, 18, died after colliding with a car at an intersection.

Apprenticeship and training changes 'fundamentally flawed', industry groups warn
Industry bodies told MPs the government's overhaul of apprenticeship and workplace training would short-change employers.

Police appeal for sightings of missing boy Harlem in Whanganui
Harlem was last seen on Somerset Rd in Springvale about 9am.

Net migration loss to Australia 30,000 in 2024
While it’s similar to 2023’s total, the net loss is largest since 2012, Stats NZ says.

Online security risk: Half of older Kiwis writing down their passwords, study finds
A new study has also found half of older Kiwis still write their passwords on paper, posing a risk to their online security, an expert says.

Watch: NZ thump Ireland at World Rugby U20 Championships
New Zealand trounced Ireland 69-22 to qualify for the semifinals of the World Rugby Under-20 Championships in Italy.

Law firm partner suspended after bad behaviour at Christmas parties
The law firm partner grabbed the genitals of a junior lawyer and poked the bottoms of two clerks with a bamboo crook.

Huge downpours of rain forecast with orange heavy rain warnings issued
The tops of both the North and South Islands were set for a major soaking on Friday.

Earth intelligence market to surpass USD $4.2 billion by 2030
The global Earth intelligence market is projected to exceed USD $4.2 billion by 2030, driven by AI-powered analysis of satellite and sensor data.

Census overhaul sparks Pasifika 'invisibility' fears
Pacific data experts warn reforms to the way the New Zealand government collects community-level data will "fail Pasifika communities".