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NZ jockey crowned World’s Best Jockey for third time
New Zealand jockey James McDonald has won the Longines World's Best Jockey title for the second consecutive year and third time overall.

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Notorious criminal charged with historical serious sexual assault
The man, aged in his 70s, is charged with a serious sexual assault of a woman in Auckland's Onehunga in 1988.

How crypto price fall could give you a tax refund
Investors who have to sell their cryptocurrency for a loss may be able to claim tax back.

Davis Cup first for Whangarei
New Zealand to host Bosnia & Herzegovina in first ever tie in Northland.

High profile prisoner in court faces historic, serious sexual charge
Stuff cannot name the prisoner or say why he is in prison.

Man found asleep in car near Sylvia Park faces firearms charges
Police seized a shotgun, rifle and ammunition after checking on man’s welfare.

Person injured as ‘tornado’ sends caravan flying
It hit the Dudding Lake Motor Camp & Picnic Park in Manawatu on Tuesday.

What if artificial intelligence is just a ‘normal’ technology?
Its rise might yet follow the path of previous technological revolutions.

Iwi file urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry over education Treaty changes
The claimants argue the legislative and curriculum changes are inconsistent with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cause "significant and irreversible prejudice" to Maori.

ACT chief of staff resigns
Andrew Ketels said he felt "very fortunate" to have worked at Parliament for 12 years.

ITV Presenter Laura Woods collapses live on air
In scary scenes, a sports presenter collapsed live on television during coverage of the Lionesses v Ghana football game.

Why Liam Lawson's 2026 reprieve only brings short-term career security
The critical call for Lawson’s career feels more like a decision on the cards rather than a knockout blow.

Hikers ignoring warning signs and risking lives on Hooker Valley track
Staff working on new suspension bridge see people ignoring safety barriers.

Cars torched at popular Invercargill park
Police believe the cars were deliberately set alight.

Police seek information after man stabbed in Wellington car park on Sunday
Wellington police are appealing for information after the incident in Wellington's Te Aro in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police appeal for witnesses after man stabbed in Wellington carpark
Young man remains in hospital after multiple stab wounds in Te Aro.

It has been mysteriously closed for a year, so what it going on with this iconic Auckland bakery?
After 28 years, Pasadena Bakery in Point Chevalier is up for sale.

Second teen charged with murder in relation to Kyle Whorrall’s death
Kyle Whorrall was attacked at a bus stop on St Johns Rd in Meadowbank in April.

ACT’s chief of staff announces resignation after five years in role
Andrew Ketels worked for five ministers before helping oversee ACT’s resirgence.

Police charge another teen with murder in relation to killing of Kyle Whorrall
Police have made another arrest in relation to the murder of American PhD student Kyle Whorrall.

Datadog launches Bits AI SRE Agent to speed up IT incident fixes
Datadog unveils Bits AI SRE Agent, an autonomous tool that swiftly identifies IT incident causes, cutting resolution times from hours to minutes.

Bat Yam mayor warns residents of Iranian intelligence agents recruiting Israeli spies

What are 'rare earths' for?

India expands hotel staff training to raise service standards

All Whites to play at home before 2026 World Cup
The All Whites will get a send-off on home soil ahead of next year's FIFA World Cup - but New Zealand Football are light on the details.