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Singh returns for Phoenix’s final game against Macarthur
Star playmaker Sarpreet Singh is set for a return from injury as the Wellington Phoenix play their final match of the season in Campbelltown.

Why there is a standless end at Christchurch's new indoor stadium
"Why has that end of the stadium not got permanent seating?’’ Rugby fans may ask that question when they enter One NZ Stadium this weekend.

Inside the 161-year-old home with a turret dining room, good spiritual vibes
The home was in a terrible state when its current owner first moved in, now it’s a charming vintage gem.

Inside the mouldy lunch investigation that pitted a senior minister against a school principal
Investigation notes released under the Official Information Act reveal just how officials drew the conclusion the school was likely at fault.

Tears of joy cried by autistic super-fan at new stadium: ‘It makes me happy’
Connor Carston visited the Christchurch stadium build site every week for four years.

T Q1 Deep Dive: Fiber Expansion, Convergence Strategy, and Shifting Market Dynamics

WhatsApp adds prepaid phone recharges in India as its payments usage still lags

Tech Life
Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?

Microsoft is finally letting you skip updates during Windows 11 setup
Microsoft recently promised to reduce the number of unnecessary prompts and recommendations during the Windows 11 installation process, with the aim of offering a “more relaxed experience.” This comes after its September 2025 move that made post-installation security updates mandatory and unskippable. The latest news is that anyone who installs (or...

Knight hopes World Cup legacy eclipses 2017 win
Heather Knight hopes this summer's T20 World Cup on home soil can be transformative for women's cricket in the UK after conceding success in 2017 was not fully capitalised on.

Lamine Yamal season over but Spain star should make World Cup
Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of Barcelona's season with a hamstring injury but he is expected to return for Spain at the World Cup.

Opener at new stadium a must-win for spluttering Crusaders
All you need to know ahead of the Crusaders v Waratahs opener at One New Zealand Stadium.

Do you make your own Anzac biscuits? Their history is not as simple as their recipe
They’re very quick, tasty and affordable to make so why not give them a go ahead of Anzac Day on Saturday.

Super Rugby has quietly fixed itself, but it's lacking in one area
In New Zealand, rugby has traditionally relied on the product itself to do the talking. But that alone is not enough.

A man named Herb and his fascination with the Western Front
Few people know the Western Front battlefields like Herb Farrant.

SiTime touts precision timing to cut AI data centre energy
SiTime says sharper synchronisation could trim power waste in AI data centres as operators face mounting scrutiny over grids, emissions and rising demand.

Grab a ticket today: The first StrictlyVC of 2026 kicks off in just a week in San Francisco

Radio 1's Big Weekend: Calls to urgently bring in ticket tout ban
Tickets for the event start at £45 - but have been seen online for more than 12 times face value.

Vafaei first qualifier to win at Crucible in 2026
Iran's Hossein Vafaei becomes the first qualifier to win at the 2026 World Championship, beating China's Si Jiahui to set up a tie with Judd Trump.

No Fifa plan for Italy to replace Iran at World Cup
Fifa stands by comments made last week by president Gianni Infantino in which he said that "the Iranian team is coming, for sure".

Coventry owner not worried by Lampard links with Chelsea
Doug King tells BBC CWR about plans for next season and why Frank Lampard is happy at Coventry.