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Respect Italy, target Ireland: How Wallabies can rescue faltering season
The Wallabies have one eye on the future this week but can’t take Italy lightly if they are to salvage their European tour.

Meet the Aussie businessman doing rugby league’s version of Wrexham
Clint Goodchild’s York Knights have just been elevated into the top flight Super League competition after a 40-year stint in England’s lower leagues.

Performer suffers fall during Cirque du Soleil performance in Auckland
Cirque du Soleil was paused for about 15 minutes after the incident, Stuff understands.

New Zealand’s tech exports hit NZD $20bn, led by ICT growth
New Zealand’s tech exports climbed to NZD $20bn in 2025, led by ICT growth, becoming the country’s third largest export sector after dairy and tourism.

Exam asks students to write about long-haired boy being bullied, forced to drop pants
A student and teacher said the text, which appeared in the NCEA level 2 exam, made them feel very uncomfortable.

New Zealand’s best in cybersecurity honoured at 2025 iSANZ Awards
New Zealand’s top cybersecurity experts and organisations were honoured at the 2025 iSANZ Awards amid rising cybercrime losses of NZD $1.6 billion annually.

Low-cost retailer Shein escapes ban in France but probes continue

What to know about Fifa’s new peace price, and whether Donald Trump is going to win it
Fifa said this week it would give out an annual prize to reward “individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace”.

Fed's Miran: Stablecoin adoption could put downward pressure on interest rates

OpenAI Asks US to Expand Chips Tax Credit to AI Data Centers

OpenAI's Altman urges US to expand Chips Act tax credit for AI growth

English exam asks students to write about long-haired boy being bullied, forced to drop pants
A student and teacher spoken to by RNZ said the text, which appeared in the NCEA level 2 exam, made them feel very uncomfortable.

All Blacks’ incredible record goes on the line against fired up Scotland
When Ardie Savea leads the All Blacks on to Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Sunday morning (NZT) he will have plenty on his mind.

Plenty of life left in old legs: Hazlewood defends ageing attack as Cummins prepares for Brisbane
Josh Hazlewood says Australia’s veteran attack is no weakness as Pat Cummins closes in on a likely return for the second Ashes Test at Brisbane.

Sports quiz: What was the final score in the All Blacks’ win over Ireland?
Test your sporting knowledge with our weekly quiz on current sports events.

Man dies after being pulled from water at Kohimarama Beach in Auckland
A man has died after being pulled unconscious from the water at Kohimarama Beach in Auckland.

Springboks return for Paris grudge match after French star slammed Kiwi ref
Antoine Dupont’s criticism of Ben O’Keeffe was just one chapter from one of the World Cup’s most riveting matches and a France defeat that still burns.

Empty Rotorua council-owned pensioner units spark concern
Dozens of council pensioner homes lie empty as residents grow uneasy.

World's tallest teen Rioux sets US college basketball mark

How a $300 Million Crypto Scheme Linked a Crypto Kingpin to Spain’s Far Right

Toyota’s Twin-Turbo Hybrid V8 Signals a New Era for Performance

Blame game over Air India crash goes on

Turkiye issues arrest warrant for Israel’s Netanyahu over Gaza ‘genocide’

Cyclists involved in serious crash, Wairarapa road closed
Police were called to the crash around 11.30am, and said initial indicators suggest there are serious injuries.

‘Truly free’: Trump pardons disgraced baseball legend
Former World Series champion Daryl Strawberry’s career and retirement were marked by drug abuse and several brushes with the law.

10 things to know about mortgage lending right now
This Property Pulse explores 10 key insights shaping the mortgage market right now – from the rise in refinancing to the growing appetite for short-term fixed rates.

All Blacks ‘on edge’ as they aim to preserve unbeaten record against Scotland
“You don’t want to be the first team [to lose to Scotland], so you know that puts us on edge a bit,’’ All Blacks captain Ardie Savea said.