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US striker at centre of Trump FIFA intervention speaks out
Folarin Balogun says the decision by Trump to intervene on his match ban stirred up “a bit of nerves” among his team

Oil supplies 'more precarious' now than Middle East war outbreak - expert
"It doesn't take much to tip things over the edge and the price will spike very high," a former Marsden Point boss says.

Truck fire blocks part of SH1 on Kapiti Coast
A truck fire on State Highway 1 has blocked traffic heading south on the Kapiti Coast.

Flights cancelled as fog hits Auckland Airport
Multiple regional domestic flights out of Auckland are cancelled this morning.

Who was the man in the missing Goldie portrait?
Tuhourangi say the resurfacing of a missing Goldie portrait is a chance to reclaim the narrative about their ancestor.

France v Spain: Live updates from the Fifa World Cup semi-final in Dallas
Follow the action as France and Spain play the first semi-final in Dallas.

Bay of Plenty parents plead guilty to charges of failing or refusing to ensure children enrolled at school
A couple with two teenagers are the first to be prosecuted under new legislation targeting truancy.

Pak'nSave apologises after searching customer's bag without permission
Hamid Ashraf has formally complained to the supermarket chain's owner and lodged a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner.

Fender escalates Stratocaster copyright fight, taking aim at Yamaha

Convicted murderer Stephen Hudson unhappy he's missing out on rehabilitation
Stephen Hudson says he's frustrated he hasn't been admitted to a special treatment programme after more than 20 years behind bars.

Barry's journey from Accrington Stanley to World Cup semi-final
His playing career peaked at Accrington Stanley - now Anthony Barry is Thomas Tuchel's right-hand man in England's bid for World Cup glory.

Polestar 3 upgrade opens in New Zealand from NZD $149,900
Faster charging and more range will give New Zealand buyers a 22-minute top-up option when deliveries start in mid-August.

Sam Neill's celebrity-named pets and his 'peaceful vines'
With Taika Waititi the pig, Meryl Streep the chook, homemade fruit jam and a growing wine brand, the Hunt for the Wilderpeople star found solace "away from show business" at his farm and vineyard in Otago.

‘Knee-deep’ potholes damage newly rebuilt stretch of State Highway 1
A stretch of State Highway 1 south of Ashburton is riddled with potholes just months after being rebuilt.

European heavyweights France and Spain clash in first FIFA World Cup semifinal
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup semifinal between France and Spain from Arlington, Texas.

Homeless mental health patients still being kept in hospital for too long
Health NZ says it's not uncommon for someone to remain in inpatient care for longer than clinically necessary - days or weeks - while suitable accommodation is arranged.

AI now drives live cyber attacks, Check Point says
Security teams face faster, harder-to-trace intrusions as AI is now being used to write attack code and run deception during breaches.

Can NZ help turn back the Doomsday Clock?
New Zealand has been seen as a leader of a new global coalition of countries trying to build a different path forward, says a disarmament expert.

Is it fair to give parents more leave?
An Australian clothing business gives parents an extra two weeks off a year until their child turns 12. But could it happen here?

RNZ-Reid Research poll: Would a new leader save National or Labour?
The latest poll results suggest more voters have become convinced of the merits of a switch-up, though a clear majority remain sceptical or unsure.

Should Nebius and CoreWeave Investors Be Scared by Meta's Latest Plans?

As SpaceX preps for big Starship launch, Evercore initiates with Outperform rating

IBM stock plummets more than 25% on Q2 earnings warning

UK banks' lack of Mythos access a wake-up call, government AI adviser says

These 2 Space Stocks Are Down 24% and 41%: Which Is the Better Buy Today?