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Why home loan rates aren't 'anywhere near high enough'
"I don't see mortgage rates falling. The obvious path is higher, not lower", Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr says.

Team New Zealand finishes runner-up to Luna Rossa in Sardinia
A crucial error in the pre-start proved the difference as Emirates Team New Zealand fell to Luna Rossa in the Sardinia final.

Kurds continue to be under fire even amid ceasefire, fear new deal may not stop Iranian attacks

Super Rugby loses steam with top six already locked and loaded
Administrators aren’t going to get the drama-packed climax to the regular season they will have hoped for.

What this travel boss says is 'far more useful' than Google Maps for your next trip
Simon McKearney, general manager for New Zealand at Intrepid Travel loves the white sand beaches of Auckland.

‘An unbearable contradiction’: The courtroom praise that left a woman feeling like throwing up
Sitting in court, Tabetha Elliott heard how her abuser’s supporters had described his kindness, an experience she describes as an incredibly isolating "kick in the guts".

Directors in gun for forestry clean-up demand payment from shareholders
Two shareholders asked for $6800 each say they won’t be paying a thing.

Musicals are living their High Life in Scotland, says Alan Cumming
The star says a surge in new productions is driving growing interest in musical theatre across Scotland.

US site apologises to Outlander star over Shotts 'armpit' misquote
The transcript shows Catriona Balfe made the comment about about a "particular place" in the town, rather than Shotts as a whole.

Thousands enjoy final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend
Sunderland's Herrington Country Park buzzes with festival energy for the last Big Weekend day.

Crowds come together to celebrate Africa Week

What next for heavyweight division after Usyk's win?
After Oleksandr Usyk beats Rico Verhoeven to retain his heavyweight world titles, who could he fight next?

Former Education Ministry staffer lodges formal complaint over school curriculum rewrite
A former Education Ministry staffer wants more detail on the use of AI in drafting the changes, and says she's concerned the minister hasn't followed due process.

More Signs Russia’s Internet Crackdown Is Backfiring

Canada's 7 Most Breathtaking Lakes To Visit In The Rocky Mountains

Cabbie reveals how daughter’s confession led him to quit job as high-paid engineer

From an idea to a title in 970 days: How Auckland FC made Kiwi football history
The Premiers’ Plate in season one. The ‘toilet seat’ in season two. Memories local football fans will never forget.

The patients missing from NZ’s ‘superficial’ hospital waiting lists
Specialists expressed concern that official waiting lists were “superficial”.

‘They’re just boobs’: Cancer survivor urges women to have checks
Georgie Aspros has survived three different cancers - tumours in each breast plus a rare sarcoma found on her thigh.

Tell us which city has the best weather: Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch?
It’s one of the great New Zealand debates and everyone thinks their city wins.

Warning signs missed before novice climber’s fatal Ruapehu fall
A novice mountaineer who died after falling on Mount Ruapehu had been taken into terrain beyond her skill level after several warning signs were missed, a coroner has found.

Verity Johnson: You can’t run the country like a struggling restaurant
It feels like the Government’s plan isn’t to step in. It’s to step back, get out the way, and let business lead the growth.

Are hardback books things of 'great beauty' or a dying art?
Readers, publishers, shops and libraries share their thoughts on the hardback's future.

Intuitive Machines Wins 2 NASA Contracts, Neither of Which Matters Much

Germany slams Russia's use of Oreshnik missile to target Ukraine

Army runs secret wargames under central London

Russia deploys Oreshnik missile in massive attack on Kiev region

Microsoft Flight Simulator’s new collaboration with NSW Rural Fire Service
The NSW Rural Fire Service has teamed up with Microsoft for a new aerial firefighting mission in Flight Simulator. 9news.com.au spoke to the game’s director, Jörg Neumann, to learn all about it, and how they’ve used a million-dollar camera to capture real life locations for the game.