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Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

‘Praying to the snow gods’: Queenstown ski field opens despite lack of snow
It's ski season on the calendar, but looking at many of New Zealand's ski fields, you'd hardly know it.

The cost of alcohol is going up again. Here’s why
The alcohol levy on beer, wine and spirits is increasing, with the money funding programmes aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm.

Fieldays acts as launching pad for $110 million in new funding initiatives
$51 million of it will be used to help roll out new methane-busting farming technology.

Anything can happen: How the All Whites are preparing for World Cup chaos
A red card, a lightning delay, a key injury or an unexpected off-field distraction could change everything in North America.

India trade deal buoys horticulture sector at Fieldays 2026
Industry executives report a rise in export enquiries before the benefits of tariff reductions have started.

Dairy debt falls by almost $5 billion
When dairy does well, generally New Zealand does too, co-founder and director of agri-finance advisory NZAB says.

Were these Facebook comments public or private? Pony club dispute ends up in tribunal
It started on a private Facebook page when a pony club member’s mother vented her frustration. It ended with her successful appeal to the Sports Tribunal.

'I wouldn't have made 69': Diabetes patient fears others will miss out under Pharmac proposal
Pharmac proposes removing special access criteria for Maori and Pasifika people with type 2 diabetes to three medicines.

While OT security is maturing, risk is not slowing down
Longer dwell times and rising ransomware threats are exposing gaps in industrial defences, despite better OT visibility and governance.

Mystery defecator leaves 'revolting' surprise in Masterton's Queen Elizabeth park fernery
The District Council says it is not the first time someone has emptied their bowels in the Queen Elizabeth park attraction.

‘Difficult to understand’: Kiwi Bathurst winner's Nascar debut blocked
Grove Racing has canned the Kiwi star's one-off drive, launching a scathing reality check on rival manufacturer General Motors.

Suspicious car fire sparks investigation in Bay of Plenty
Fire crews from Mount Maunganui and Tauranga attended an early morning vehicle blaze that was later deemed suspicious. The

Doctors bust five common myths about probiotics and gut health
Trying to boost bacteria we know are good for our health has been around for a long time, but questions remain over how well probiotic products work.

CrowdStrike joins identity standards groups amid AI threats
AI-driven attacks are forcing identity systems to move faster, as CrowdStrike backs standards for real-time access decisions across users and agents.

Third Cabinet minister convicted in Tonga election bribery case
The latest development follows a series of court rulings that could trigger by-elections and potentially reshape the country's leadership.

Watch: Knicks stun Spurs with record comeback to take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals
The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night.

My ID photo is ugly, can I get a new one?
Sometimes we just want another shot at the perfect ID photo.

The mysterious case of the ‘missing’ Labour Party Fieldays tent
“People are searching for Labour’s missing tent. They now have an underemployed policeman to investigate,” said NZ First deputy Shane Jones.

Elon Musk sells the future, not the product. Founders should copy the craft and fear the rest
Investors are paying a premium for Elon Musk's narrative, even as Tesla's brand suffers and his empire's risks are shifted onto a single float.