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‘MechaHitler’: Why Elon Musk’s chatbot is at the centre of an Australian legal dispute
Elon Musk’s X and Australia’s online safety watchdog are back in court. Here’s what to know.

Weather: Far North homes without power after severe gales
More than 170 customers south of Cape Reinga are still without power.

'I don't know what's happening': Rebel rugby comp just one option for RTS
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is considering leaving the Warriors for a lucrative rugby contract in a competition that hasn’t even gotten off the ground yet.

'Organising Black Sabbath farewell was an honour'
Director Tom Morello says he was "very aware that the world was paying attention" to the event.

Wairarapa measles outbreak spreads to Manawatu, 3 new cases confirmed
The outbreak remains connected to an initial three cases.

Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report
Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.

Northland homes without power after severe gales
Thousands are without power in parts of the West Kaipara area after high winds ripped through Northland on Thursday afternoon.

Lynagh to start for Australia in Lions opener
Fly-half Tom Lynagh will emulate his father, the Wallaby great Michael, when he starts for Australia in Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.

All-Scottish midfield named for first Lions Test
The British and Irish Lions will field an all-Scottish fly-half and centre trio for the first time in history when they play Australia in the opening Test on Saturday.

Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland festival days before opening
Footage on social media shows flames ravaging the Belgian festival's main stage, just two days before it opens.

Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?
A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country's fragile security landscape.

Investigation underway after two fur seals found decapitated at Auckland's Muriwai beach
Two seals were found at Muriwai beach without their heads last month.

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest regional finals 2025 – Wellington, Otago, Hamilton, TOI Auckland
This week's webisodes have all the highlights from week six's regional finals.

Search still on for dog that attacked a 5-year-old girl in Canterbury
The “seriously injured” child is recovering from surgery while the animal is still at large.

Watch: Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland music festival
Thick plumes of black smoke can be seen billowing into the sky as flames engulfed the main stage.

Families hope proposed Christchurch sites end Erebus memorial wait
More than 40 years on, families hope a tribute in Christchurch can finally honour New Zealand's worst aviation disaster.

Christopher Millen sentenced in Tauranga District Court for Waihi machete attack
Christopher Millen went bush, stealing a rifle, tools and a sheep from a nearby house.

New Zealand singer Daphne Walker dies aged 94
Daphne Walker was described as one of New Zealand’s first singing stars.

The race for a striker is hotting up - who is still available?
BBC Sport tries to make sense of the search for a frontman, with the race for a striker hotting up before the Premier League season begins.

And then there were none... Welsh rugby reels from Lions blow
For the first time in more than 100 years, no Welshman will be involved when the British and Irish Lions play a Test match.

Trump's Epstein strategy could pit him against loyal supporters
In defending how his administration is handling supposed files on Jeffrey Epstein, he says "some stupid Republicans" fell for a hoax.