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The radical move Optus Stadium boss wanted to see after Test’s two-day finish
The head of Perth’s biggest stadium has hit out at England for their role in one of the shortest Tests in Ashes history, saying it cost cricket officials the chance to grow the international game in WA.

Inquiry into handling of the Tom Phillips case announced by government
The inquiry will look into whether all steps were taken to ensure the safety and welfare of the fugitive's children.

Black Friday 2025 could be your last chance for cheap PC deals, experts warn
This year, Black Friday tech shoppers should heed one important message: Don’t wait, buy now. Why? Because certain components are skyrocketing in price—and it’s expected to get even worse. DRAM prices, for example, have doubled in little more than a month. AI hyperscalers have snapped up whatever they can buy. As...

People escape ‘vessel on fire’ in Hauraki Gulf
There were no reports of injuries and “those on board were able to get off”.

Two National Guardsmen shot near White House
"The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen ,,, will pay a very steep price," Donald Trump said.

Watch: Aucklanders cruise on scooter couch contraption
Police were not fans of the contraption.

Lakefront stench of ‘unpleasant odours’ having ‘significant impact’ on premier destination
Businesses in the area say the stench is so bad that customers are complaining, or staying away.

CyberPower says that it will raise PC prices after Black Friday
Prebuilt PC maker CyberPower said Wednesday that it will be raising prices after the Black Friday holiday sales season, a response to the stratospheric price hikes in the PC memory market. Experts have said recently that the best time to upgrade your PC is right now, as AI hyperscalers gobbled up...

Man charged after Auckland stabbing
Victim remains in stable condition at Auckland city hospital

Kevin Muscat has won yet another trophy. When will he make the move to Europe?
After guiding Shanghai Port to back-to-back titles, Kevin Muscat’s managerial stocks have never been higher. He could be the next Ange Postecoglou … but he needs to be careful.

Regional Indian films outshine Bollywood at NZ box office
A South Indian movie has become the highest-grossing film in 2025, replacing Bollywood as the mainstream favourite.

Burling in doubt for SailGP finale after cutting finger in training mishap
Peter Burling was investigating a “misfiring dagger board” on their boat when cutting his finger ahead of the season’s final event in Abu Dhabi.

Former investment banker appointed new chair of Reserve Bank board
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said the appointments were part of a broad “refresh” of the Reserve Bank.

A mother’s grief for her son - the high flying US lawyer who fell on Aoraki/Mt Cook
From Princeton honours to the South American Andes, Kellam Conover chased challenge - as did expert guide and friend Thomas Vialletet. Their final climb ended in tragedy.

Carving returned to marae after more than 100 years
The tekoteko Hamama arrived back at Ranana Marae in the Whanganui district in November.

Delays on State Highway 2 after Wellington crash injures one
The collision occurred about 8am on Western Hutt Road, just south of Melling Link Road.

HP plans to save millions by laying off thousands, ramping up AI use
Product development, internal operations among teams expected to be hit hardest.

Man charged over stabbing in Auckland
The victim who's in a stable condition in hospital and the accused man know each other, police say.

Next Commonwealth Games host confirmed as New Zealand eyes 2034 bid
NZOC boss suggests their expression of interest to bring the Commonwealth Games to New Zealand is gaining traction.