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Analysis: England star’s Wellington nightclub antics highlight lack of professionalism
ANALYSIS: Nothing encapsulates England’s notions of high performance quite like preparing for a match by becoming embroiled in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer.

Exclusive: Cisco Systems Capital NZ posts higher profit
Cisco Systems Capital’s New Zealand branch lifted profit in FY2025, supported by lower costs, currency gains and higher assets.

Older people are more vulnerable in heatwaves. Here’s why - and how to stay safe
With the mercury rising across many parts of the country, older people are particularly vulnerable as heat is not only uncomfortable, but potentially dangerous.

Government u-turns on prescription co-payment fees
People will now only need to pay a $5 fee once for new, 12-month prescriptions.

Watch: Amateur tennis player who can barely play begged for spot at professional tournament
An Egyptian tennis player whose disastrous performance in a professional tournament went viral had begged officials for the chance to play.

Ramp fault strands 200 Bluebridge passengers in Wellington overnight
The 8.30pm sailing from Wellington to Picton on Thursday night had to return to Wellington shortly after departure after a ramp fault was discovered.

Reviving old skills
Being able to do more with less was a valuable skill during the early days of microcomputing. Perhaps it's time for a renaissance of those skills.

Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities, videos show

The man Kiwi rugby fans love to hate retires - and fires some parting shots
UK rugby writer Stephen Jones has pulled the pin on his 42-year-old journalism career.

One dead in Hawke’s Bay crash
Enquiries are ongoing.

200 passengers stranded on Bluebridge ferry overnight
A faulty ramp meant passengers travelling to Picton were returned to Wellington - but unable to get off for hours.

Plumes of smoke seen in Waikanae
Plumes of thick black smoke can be seen pouring out of a Waikanae neighbourhood on Friday morning.

'Bitterly disappointed': Vandals damage Wellington memorial park
Damaged signs had been a gift from France to New Zealand, representing the friendship forged between the two countries following World War One.

Sir Tim Shadbolt turned around Invercargill's slide - former council CEO
The former mayor turned around the fortunes of Australasia's fastest declining city, a former council CEO says.

Government u-turns on prescription co-payment fees
In a policy u-turn, people will only need to pay a single $5 co-payment fee for the new 12-month prescriptions coming into effect from February.

'Lucky' men praised for actions after jetski broke down, drifted off to sea
Police say the incident is a good reminder to those on the water to take safety precautions.

In photos: Sir Tim Shadbolt, from student activist to long-serving mayor
Recognisable in both student activism and politics in two cities, Shadbolt was described as “a kind-hearted man who cared deeply about the people around him.”

Rare genius dogs learn vocabulary by eavesdropping: study

Aqua Expeditions Norway

Somaliland delegation to arrive in Israel on Sunday following FM Sa'ar's historic visit

France will vote against EU-Mercosur trade deal, Macron says

A Coastal City In Mozambique Is Bursting With Marine Life And Unforgettable Seafood

One dead after crash in Hawke's Bay
The crash occurred on State Highway 50 in the Hastings District at around 2:20am.

Search for tramper missing for two weeks moves to limited search phase
Graham Garnett, 66, went missing in Wharepapa Arthur Ranges area on Boxing day.

What was that retro-looking plane at Auckland Airport?
Auckland is one of the first cities worldwide to receive a visit from Cathay’s commemorative Airbus A350.