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The global football giants coming to NZ for the first time
Chelsea’s women will take part in an international football festival funded by the Government’s $70m major events and tourism package.

Sir Graham Henry appointed All Blacks selector
Henry coached the All Blacks to a Rugby World Cup title and is returning as a selector.

Students studying on campus at Massey rising but union says sites a'ghost town'
The number studying remotely was nearly 2000 more than in 2016, but the on-campus figure was the lowest point in a steady decline from a high of 9705 in 2016.

IPNetwork Monitor adds AI control to on-premise tools
Small businesses can now automate on-premise network checks with AI agents, without exposing monitoring data to outside cloud services.

Sir Graham Henry appointed as All Blacks selector
In a surprise move, the former All Blacks coach has been appointed as a selector under the new regime led by Dave Rennie.

‘Really heartbreaking’: A Kiwi nurse watched a mother lose both her twins in war-torn Sudan
Malaika El Amrani says helping people in crisis outweighed the dangers she faces.

Oriini Kaipara confirms loyalty to Te Pati Maori after conflicting reports
It comes after fellow MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi announced she was quitting to start a new party, named after her electorate Te Tai Tokerau.

Centuries-old Maori warrior's cloak returned to Aotearoa
The return of the cloak, a pauku, has brought surprise, intrigue, and an ancestral connection for the traditional Maori weaving experts studying it.

All Blacks and Blues playmaker set to join offshore exodus
The versatile back is reportedly set to join Leon MacDonald’s Yokohama Canon Eagles after an injury-plagued run in Super Rugby.

Wellington tetraplegic man climbs equivalent of Mt Everest in a year
Andrew Leslie walked to the top 35 times in the past 12 months to raise awareness about accessibility in the outdoors.

Trump, Key, Biden or Luxon? The politicians who are good for your KiwiSaver
KiwiSaver members in aggressive funds have done better under Democrat US presidents and National governments in New Zealand.

Policing Amendment Bill - 'Massive amount of risk' of data mismanagement, MPs told
New Zealand runs a risk of police information "no longer being able to be within our control", MPs have heard.

Container homes: Clever Kiwi housing fix or ugly fad?
From tiny homes to high-end properties, container homes regularly attract attention online for their unusual design.

Government changes climate law to prevent lawsuits
The announcement means a landmark legal trial in the High Court next year will no longer go ahead.

Delays as crash closes Waikato Expressway going south
The closure south of Rangariri following a serious crash.

New York Times' Wordle game to be turned into TV show
The popular game will be turned into a show airing next year, which will be produced by Jimmy Falon and hosted by Savannah Guthrie.

Lanes closed on SH1 in Waikato after pedestrian hit by car
The road is closed southbound from Rangiriri.

Smudge warns AI chatbots flatter users, not tell truth
Users risk mistaking agreeable chatbot replies for understanding, as Smudge says commercial AI rewards flattery over accuracy.

Car hits power pole cutting electricity around Cambridge
Emergency services were called to the crash on Cambridge Road shortly before 2.30am.

‘Don’t get comfortable’: Kiwi woman detained by ICE shuffled between US states
The mother of a New Zealander being held in ICE custody in the United States says she does not know where her daughter will end up, after she was taken to a different state.

US report finds payment delays and audit failures are stalling compact funding rollout
A United States government report has revealed a slow breakdown in funding mechanisms for the Freely Associated States - Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands