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Phoenix out to end Auckland’s derby dominance
Unbeaten Auckland and Phoenix square off in first derby of the season at Sky Stadium on Saturday.

All Blacks prop on the comeback trail from neck surgery with Blues
Ofa Tu’ungafasi is due back from a troubling neck injury in Super Rugby’s pre-season after more than eight months out of the game.

She lives in fear after doctors were unable to remove pelvic mesh entangled in her flesh
She was playing with her dog when she was struck by searing pain. What happened next landed her in hospital needing three surgeries and thinking she was going to die.

‘Feet up over face’: Pensioner’s painful fall sparks questions over city footpaths
The 80-year-old took a nasty fall on a slab of Hamilton’s footpaths that had been lifted by tree roots.

Leaked internal communications confirm executive’s exit from NZX-listed firm after underage sex admission
Interim suppression orders prevent Stuff from naming the executive or the company.

‘It’ll heal you’: How influencers are fuelling a wellness industry experts call ‘quackery’
A growing number of wellness clinics, some backed by high-profile influencers, are offering expensive treatments which are not backed by evidence, experts say. One health leader says it’s time for health authorities to step in.

Bundesbank chief uses AI to check dovish-hawkish balance in speeches

Trump Media's quarterly loss widens as costs soar

Amazon’s killer 43-inch 4K Fire TV is down to $200 ahead of Black Friday
I love Black Friday, but there’s no reason to wait out the rest of the month if you spot a killer deal ahead of time—and yes, there are plenty of amazing discounts going on already. For example, this 43-inch 4K TV is only $199.99 right now, down from $369.99 with...

Funny old world: the week's offbeat news

Czech far-right speaker removes Ukrainian flag, sparking protest

Phoenix women aim high with world-class coach at the helm
The Phoenix have recruited an Olympic gold medal-winning coach and doubled their investment into their squad in the hopes of finally challenging for the A-League Women title.

Why All Blacks lock has the most to prove against Scotland
With captain Scott Barrett sidelined with injury, Josh Lord has been presented with a rare chance to make a statement against Scotland in Edinburgh.

Swapping playgrounds for spa days: A new kind of family holiday
Forget playgrounds and theme parks: travelling with my twenty-something daughters to Byron Bay is sun-drenched beaches, good food and wellness

Open Home Planner: Art deco delights
Did you know the term art deco comes from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes?

Some say it’s a ‘ghost town’ or a ‘zombie apocalypse:’ Can a billion dollar spend save Tuaranga?
Is it time to give up the ghost on CBD developments that cost ratepayers dearly?

Hoarder has two choices - remove rubbish from fire-damaged property or it will be demolished
A neighbour of the property said it had been “a nightmare” for at least five years.

Emergency response roles on the chopping block
When the earth shakes or eruptions start, there has been a team of Public Information Managers ready to help the public and Government agencies.

Wall St reacts to Musk's $1 trillion pay plan approval by Tesla investors

FROG Q3 Deep Dive: Cloud Momentum and Security Demand Propel Outlook

AI platforms not danger but opportunity for Amadeus, CEO says

Warning! Don’t open these WhatsApp images, else you’ll get hacked
A scam is currently circulating on WhatsApp that could be very dangerous for you. Users are receiving seemingly harmless messages—usually from unknown numbers without unique names—and those messages contain nothing more than a photo along with a question along the lines of “Is that you?” or “Do you know this...

Incogni review: The set-it-and-forget-it online privacy solution
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Highly automated and effective data removal Extremely easy to use Transparent removal tracking and progress Strong privacy standards Cons Verification of data removals is limited Ultimate plans are expensive Our Verdict Incogni’s automated data removal service expertly leverages privacy laws to compel data brokers to delete your personal information across hundreds of sites. The...