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Mooney magic continues as Scorchers reach WBBL decider
Beth Mooney’s golden finish to the WBBL has taken Perth into the title decider, with the world’s best batter leading the Scorchers to an 11-run win over Sydney Sixers.

‘25 years of war’: Wests Tigers need a strongman to take charge
The boardroom bickering that has bedevilled the joint venture since its inception in 1999 will only come to an end when the club appoints a real leader to run the show.

What Trump's latest dramatic Venezuela move means
The boarding of a foreign ship is an unusual step and expands a US operation already highlighted by strikes against more than 20 boats in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean that the administration claims carried drug traffickers.

Fans revolt over ‘extortionate’ Fifa World Cup ticket prices
Next year’s tournament is in danger of becoming the most expensive sporting event ever staged.

Body found in Ranui stream, police treating death as unexplained
Officers were called to the scene shortly after 5pm.

Why you might be on track to have more in KiwiSaver than you think
Your annual statement from your KiwiSaver provider shows you what lump sum you are on track to have saved by the time you are 65, and what that should mean per week.

Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI, licenses 200 characters for AI video app Sora
Three-year deal lets users create AI videos of Mickey Mouse, Darth Vader, and more.

Immigration New Zealand system outage prompts visa woes for travellers, firms and workers
Hundreds of visa applications could not be submitted or processed after a fault on a new Immigration New Zealand system.

Woman who made £4k in Oasis gig scam admits fraud
A court heard the mother-of-three claimed she had tickets to sell as she wanted to be popular.

The elusive Antarctic ice and sediment core that could answer sea level rise questions
At a remote field camp in Antarctica, some scientists and engineers are gathering. Their mission? Finding out when and how fast the West Antarctic could melt.

England are in disarray. This is what they should be doing in Noosa
Brendon McCullum liberated English cricket, but this is the coach’s toughest challenge yet. He doesn’t need to ditch Bazball, but he does need to add responsibility and accountability.

Women rally behind Catherine Zeta-Jones over age-shaming comments
The Oscar-winning actress faced criticism over her looks at Netflix's Wednesday FYC event.

Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as Person of the Year
Nvidia's Jensen Huang, OpenAI's Sam Altman and xAI's Elon Musk are among the entrepreneurs who have "grabbed the wheel of history", the magazine said.

Tribunal finds France responsible for security failure during New Caledonia riots
New Caledonia's administrative tribunal has delivered delivered a landmark ruling finding the French State responsible for not providing a "reasonable level of security" during last year's civil unrest.

Warm temps ‘swept away’ for cooler and windier conditions
Severe thunderstorms hit the lower South Island on Thursday but Friday is much more settled.

The Detail: The stories that defined a year
The news year is unpacked by five divas with microphones.

IHC settles 2012 Human Rights Review Tribunal claim with government
The service provider for people with intellectual disabilities alleged education policies disadvantaged disabled students in schools.

Te Papa exhibition takes visitors on a journey into nature
Breathe | Mauri Ora opens at Te Papa this weekend and uses an immersive experience to explore the rhythm that cultivates and connects all life - breath.

41 seconds from disaster: Near-miss over Whangarei
Two planes came dangerously close to colliding near Whangarei, sparking fresh concerns about gaps in New Zealand’s airspace system.

'Shop around': Lamb popular Christmas choice, but prices are up
The average retail price of roasting lamb and hogget shot up to a record high in 2025.