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‘He's our guy’: SBW calls for new All Blacks captain
The dual code star believes Scott Barrett should be replaced by Ardie Savea “because of the mana he brings”.

Man pulled from water at Mt Maunganui beach dies
A man has died after being pulled from the water at a beach in Mount Maunganui.

From OpenAI’s offices to a deal with Eli Lilly — how Chai Discovery became one of the flashiest names in AI drug development

Zelensky says Russia preparing 'new massive attacks'

IAEA: Ukraine, Russia agree to 'localized ceasefire' at nuclear plant

Football Oceania Professional League kicks off today, in Auckland
The new professional Oceania Football League launches with its first game ever, in Auckland, with players and coaches hopeful it will provide more competition and talent development.

Review: Ed Sheeran enchants Auckland with surprisingly intimate stadium show
Ed Sheeran kicked off his new ‘Loop’ world tour at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium and it was nothing short of awesome.

Truck driver dies on his way to work, just days after celebrating getting the new job
Sandeep Singh celebrated his new driving job with friends. But less than a week later, he died on his way to work.

‘It was awful’: How South Island United footballer deals with mosque tragedy
Haris Zeb has experienced his share of injury-related anguish but those setbacks pale into significance as he recollects the 2019 terrorist attacks in Christchurch.

Tearing down old bridge doesn’t settle ferry future in Picton, opponent says
A company proposing to move inter-island ferry services to Clifford Bay says demolishing an old bridge in Picton does not cement the future for the ferries.

Locals fight for ‘once thriving eco-system’ that’s now become just ‘empty pool rocks’
The Whangaparaoa coastline’s beaches, in the north of Auckland, have long been popular for beachgoers, but also gatherers who harvest shellfish.

Bonds, blockings and bans: a massive new-year shakeup to Pacific-US travel
US travel restrictions include heavy visa bonds, suspended applications and straight-up travel bans.

Local pilots to the rescue after dozens left stranded in Waioeka Gorge
More than 40 people were evacuated after flooding and slips shut State Highway 2 between Matawai and Opotiki on Friday.

‘Very draining’: Why the traditional London OE has turned sour for these Kiwi expats
UK-based recruiters say it is a difficult time to secure work in the city, even for experienced expats.

Watch: ‘Stunned and awestruck’ swimmer has close encounter with orcas ‘chilling out’ in Wellington
Since the new year, Joel Crampton has made a habit of heading to the Wellington beach each evening.

Hacker steals $282 million crypto from a victim in social-engineering attack

ChatGPT's free ride is ending: Here's what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot

California AG sends letter demanding xAI stop producing deekfake content

Surgeon of Influencer Who Died After Cosmetic Surgery Allegedly Admits She Did Not Have Medical Degree: Reports

It's Not Just a Video Game Character, Meet the 'Snout-Poking' Bandicoot

Former All Blacks prop deplores Razor’s ‘horrific’ sacking
Former All Black labels the public leaking of the internal review into Scott Robertson's All Black side as ‘horrific’.

'Watch': Catch of the season contender overshadows Black Caps quick's return
Blair Tickner made a successful return from his shoulder injury suffered against the West Indies, but Joey Field's special catch stole the show.

Vanuatu United FC remain optimistic despite shock resignation ahead of season opener
Lars Hopp said team morale remains optimistic despite his shock resignation just days out from the opening round.

Parents question pool ‘manu’ restrictions at longtime ‘bombing destination’, ahead of World Champs
Auckland Council says diving, bombing, and manus have never been permitted at the Norman Kirk Memorial Pool due to its shallow depth.

Cricket v Rugby: What you need to know about Black Clash
The annual crosscode showdown pits former cricket stars against some of rugby's biggest names, with some surprising skills on display.

I'm 65 and working, what happens to tax on my pension?- Ask Susan
There is no income test or asset test on the pension, so anyone can claim it, no matter what they're earning.