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Watch: Indian batter headbutts fielder in cricket final, claims ‘it’s not a big deal’
Paras Dogra, the 41-year-old captain of Jammu and Kashmir, gently headbutted a fielder with a helmet in a bizarre confrontation in the Ranji Trophy final.

Two vehicle crash in Hawke’s Bay, serious injuries reported
The crash was reported around 6.30am on Thursday on Puketitiri Rd.

‘We don’t want any dead heroes’: Seven rescued from Waikato River after floating attempt goes wrong
Police, Coastguard and Harbourmaster respond after group loses buoyancy near Reids Farm.

Nicola Willis says Chris Hipkins’ big speech could have been AI - but is AI writing her speeches?
After Nicola Willis suggested Chat GPT could have written a big Chris Hipkins speech, Stuff checked. And we checked her big speech, too.

Police investigate after man found dead beside motorbike
Police are making enquiries into the sudden death of a man on Wednesday night after he was found dead next to his motorbike on a shared driveway.

Microsoft walks back its threat to older printers
Microsoft has walked back a controversial change to its feature roadmap that would have put millions of older printers at risk. Earlier this month, Microsoft’s feature roadmap page had indicated that older “V3” and “V4” printer drivers would be deprecated, or ended. If a user’s printer depended on those drivers, it...

Samsung’s new phone feature blocks prying eyes
Samsung’s flagship smartphone for 2026 will launch with an industry-first privacy feature.

Health worker snoops through ex and his new girlfriend's medical records
A medical professional claims she tapped into a health agency database because she was worried a heroin user was looking after her children.

Black Caps put one foot in semifinals after late rally sets up win over Sri Lanka
An 84-run seventh-wicket partnership gave New Zealand a competitive total in Colombo, before their bowlers turned the screws.

Locals fear walking past this derelict Lyall Bay house
Its veranda hangs over a Wellington footpath, supported by bulging pillars. When storms hit, metal flies off. The complaints go back decades.

How old is too old for a child to change in the changing room designated for the opposite gender?
There is no single national age cut off in NZ and it can leave parents and caregivers with more questions.

After teammate’s death, Adesanya seeks harsher 'coward punch' laws in New Zealand

Jobs axe confirmed at Aston Martin

Peru declares a state of emergency for hundreds of districts after severe rains and flooding

PM Narendra Modi becames first recipient of Knesset Medal during official Israel visit

South African police question 11 men lured to Russia to fight in Ukraine

Why Black Caps star still sends text messages to the late, great Shane Warne
Ish Sodhi is so proud of his progression with his flipper, he texts the Australian legend who was famed for the unique delivery. Warne died in 2022.

MarketAxess names William Quan Chief Technology Officer
MarketAxess has appointed William Quan as chief technology officer to drive global platform modernisation and expand AI across its systems.

Police probe death of rider found beside his motorbike at Auckland property
The man apparently arrived at his destination and was then found dead on a driveway.

Yungblud festival goes international, but not everyone's convinced
The third instalment is taking place in the Czech Republic after being held in Milton Keynes.

Resident Evil returns in bold, bloody double feature
For its contrasting ninth entry, the zombie-themed video game series returns to where it all began, while also following up recent successes.

Xi's military purges could hinder China's ability to fight
A report has found 36 generals and lieutenant generals have been officially purged since 2022.

How to catch and move the country's tiniest bird
If you want to catch a tiny bird and move it to a new home, you need expert help and your car's aircon on.