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Cleary to miss State of Origin
The champion Penrith playmaker re-injured his right hamstring in Penrith's win over Canterbury in a devastating blow for the Blues.

A Northland island has a very unusual problem...too many kiwi
Residents on Moturoa, in Ipipiri, have been forced to relocate the reclusive birds after their population swelled into the hundreds.

Where to see the aurora tonight
South Islanders are likely to catch a second glimpse of the aurora tonight, but chances in the north are slimmer.

Whakaari/White Island disaster: WorkSafe sought more funding for prosecutions prior to trial
WorkSafe alerted officials that it was running out of money to fund its prosecution over the deadly Whakaari/White Island disaster a month before the trial began last year.

Winton swimmers excel in Nelson
Swimming in Winton continues to grow after the recent success of Johnston Waters Swim Club members.

Live: Power grid emergency notice extended, solar storm may roll on for days
A University of Otago physicist says the geomagnetic storm that produced stunning aurora light displays overnight could continue for days.

Arm Holdings plans to launch AI chips in 2025, Nikkei reports

What happens if a sexbot is your first intimate encounter? Nothing good
Artificial intelligence, particularly its intersection with pornography, could have a huge impact on gender relations offline.

Police not looking to alter their ban on use of generative AI
Police say they are not looking at altering the ban on the use of generative AI on their devices.

Manchester City remain in control of Premier League title race
The three-time defending champions kept the pressure on rivals Arsenal ahead of their trip to the red side of Manchester.

Taranaki drink-driver more than six times the limit when he crashed into off-duty police officer
It was not hard for police to catch a man who was out driving while more than six times the legal alcohol limit.

Te Whatu Ora MidCentral says it has upped its staffing
Palmerston North Hospital is better staffed now than it was last year, a public health boss reports after nurses rallied this week.

Netball game ends in farce after scoreboard error
Sunshine Coast Lighting thought they had secured a nail-biting win, only to lose in overtime after a scoreboard error forced the teams back on court.

Why there is no more free overnight parking in Auckland city
There are changes coming at the end of June, here�s all you need to know.

Heater fire prompts safety warning
A person has been taken to hospital after a heater placed too close to a couch in a Timaru church meeting room started a fire.

Use Your iPhone to Take Stunning Long-Exposure Photos of This Weekend's Aurora Light Shows - CNET
Learn how to use Live Photos to take gorgeous long-exposure shots of the Northern Lights, with no extra apps or equipment needed.

Best Earplugs for Sleeping in 2024 - CNET
If excessive noise is keeping you awake at night, pick up one of the best earplugs for sleeping so you can catch up on your dreams.

With a series of firsts, Apple�s new iPad launch points to changes ahead
At Apple�s new heritage-listed headquarters in London, the company gave hints about the future in its reveal of new iPads and accessories.

Super Rugby Pacific re-energised: derby day delivers
Analysis - Saturday was a big test for Super Rugby Pacific on the field and in the stands, and it passed with flying colours, writes Jamie Wall.

Top moments from Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in pictures
Skimpy costumes, wacky performances and furious flag-waving... it can only be Eurovision.

With rattles and smoke, Peru shamans predict election outcome

Netanyahu Trades Insults With Colombia President Over Gaza War

Solar tsunami heads towards Earth, another aurora show expected for New Zealand
Another flare explosion on the Sun has hurled a solar tsunami towards Earth.