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'You make the nation proud': Solomon Islands women's team celebrated after OFC triumph
Solomon Islands women's football team celebrated after OFC Women's Nations Cup triump.

Listen to The Country online: Red meat and avocados with Rabobank’s Jen Corkran
Nathan Guy, Jane Smith, Jen Corkran, Brian Johnson, and Phil Duncan.

Wellington council creates intercom service in CBD
The $50,000 trial hopes to improve safety in the city.

Man charged with murder over cold-case killing of Hawke's Bay father Eddie Peters
A 29-year-old has been arrested for the murder of Eddie Peters, who was beaten and left for dead in Flaxmere in 2018.

Guilt, ambition and a ponytail: Wellington-born dancer makes the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader squad
Two decades on from when she first learned how to dance, Faith Ward has clinched one of the most competitive dancing gigs in the world.

In-person dating is making a comeback and Gen Z is struggling with it
In-person dating can be hard, but not because there’s something wrong with you or because there are fewer good catches out there. It’s hard because connection, trust and vulnerability are difficult.

Jet Technologies expands across Southeast Asia amid tech demand
Jet Technologies expands across Southeast Asia, meeting rising demand for digital embellishment, automation and advanced finishing solutions in printing sector.

Almost all sika deer culled in ambitious Russell Forest eradication project
Just three remain a year after an ambitious eradication project began, with 64 removed along with 500 goats.

Foul odour, falling tiles close Whangarei District Court counter
Wet ceiling tiles fell this morning omitting a 'foul' smelling odour.

Debt collector John Campbell fined $115.5k for misleading conduct
Campbell called credit default threats his 'greatest tool' against debtors.

Police operation shuts lanes on Southern Motorway
Southbound lanes between Princes Street East and Highbrook Drive are closed.

Oracle Java audits push firms to open-source, cost savings sought
A survey reveals 73% of firms faced Oracle Java audits, pushing 79% towards open-source Java to cut costs and ease compliance challenges globally.

Researchers say hackers exploited a security flaw in software widely used by governments, businesses
Other attackers are also trying to exploit a SharePoint vulnerability, a researcher said.

All Blacks’ squad depth analysed after French series sweep
Scott Robertson considers squad options after All Blacks' 3-0 series win.

The Silver Ferns who could look to exploit new eligibility rules
At least a dozen of New Zealand’s best players are being chased by Australian sides.

All Whites set to finish 2025 playing five teams ranked in world’s top 40
Six high-profile fixtures in the space of 11 weeks should have New Zealand primed for their FIFA World Cup return in 2026.

Murder charge laid over killing of Hawke’s Bay father in 2018
A man has been charged with murder nearly seven years after the killing of 45-year-old father Eddie Peters in Flaxmere.

New poll paints grim picture for coalition
A new poll shows the coalition government would be out of power if an election were held tomorrow.

Jury retires in Julia DeLuney murder trial
Jurors are now considering their verdict in the trial of a Wellington woman accused of murdering her 79-year-old mother.

Iwi support name change for St Arnaud to Rotoiti
The Geographic Board confirmed it has received a name change proposal but says more community consultation is needed before it can go further.

Samoa election: Political parties make big promises on health, welfare and economy
As campaigning ramps for the next month's polls, Samoans are being promised free public healthcare, cash payments for families, job creation schemes, and major infrastructure investments.