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Former Tall Black ejected for aiming ‘offensive’ gestures at crowd in NBL match
Taane Samuel was running back after scoring when he proceeded with his obscene gestures under the nose of the referee.

The world’s leading deepfake expert no longer trusts his own eyes
New York Times: "Within a year or two, our whole visual system will be utterly useless."

‘We tried our best’: Independent supermarket to close as rival opens new $25m store nearby
An independent supermarket in the Hastings suburb will close a week after grocery giant opens its new $25 million store nearby.

Country Life: Wool to yarn without leaving the farm
Taking the wool off the sheep's back and turning it into yarn within a few paces of the shearing shed has been a dream come true for hill country farmer Patrizia Vieno. Despite setbacks she has built a mini mill at the heart of Rewa Rewa Station near T...

Kiwi woman freed from ICE detention after two month ordeal
New Zealander Everlee Wihongi has reportedly been released from ICE custody in the United States.

Everlee Wihongi has been freed from ICE detention
New Zealander Everlee Wihongi has been released from immigration detention in the United States.

Funny old world: the week's offbeat news

Soccer-Airport security steps in as World Cup fans go crazy for ranch dressing

'Like a fridge': France cave homes offer lucky few respite from heat

UN marks World Refugee Day with appeal for inclusion

Zelensky to Belarus: Remove drone equipment within one week or we will

Macron opposes migrant return hubs outside of EU

Von der Leyen told EU leaders it's right time to consider a mandate for talks with Russia

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo
Giorgia Meloni said she was 'astonished' by Trump's comments, and her foreign minister has now cancelled a planned visit to the US.

'Absolute miracle' no one died: Kiwi skier survives massive avalanche in Norway
When an avalanche came barrelling down a mountain towards Hannah Hughes in Norway there was barely time to think, just a moment to brace for impact like a rugby tackle on ice.

Nicholls drives Black Caps towards test victory with comeback ton against England
Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra batted the Black Caps into a huge lead on day three of the second test at the Oval.

Iwi boards call for independent advocacy after autistic 11-year-old mistakenly sedated
The girl had been mistaken for an adult restrained and injected with drugs.

Scotland eye history against Morocco in decisive World Cup clash
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup game between Scotland v Morocco in Boston.

Country Life: Nuffield scholar see's bright future for natural fibre
Sheep farmers are being encouraged to lean into their sustainability efforts and find programmes suited to their existing data capture, as the industry sees a bright light at the end of the tunnel.

One person dead after crash outside Gisborne
The single-vehicle crash happened in Patutahi on Friday evening.

Heavy downpours and 130kph gales set to batter the South Island
The warnings affect the Buller and Grey districts, Canterbury and Otago Lakes and Fiordland.

Unclear if scheduled Everlee Wihongi hearing has gone ahead, lawyer says
The lawyer for Everlee Wihongi, a New Zealand woman detained by immigration authorities in the US, is unsure if she will be released on Saturday.

One dead, one critical, after State Highway 1 crash north of Wellington
One person has died and another is in a critical condition following a collision that caused major delays on State Highway 1 north of Wellington.

Country artists and enthusiasts hit Gore for Tussock Country ute muster
Muddy red bands, music and mullets abounded at the Tussock Country ute muster.

Billionaire Ambani wants AI in every call, app, and home

4 Space Stocks to Load Up On While SpaceX Gets All the Attention

This Metal is Crucial for AI, Yet in Short Supply. Here Are 3 Top Mining Stocks to Buy to Capitalize on the Looming Deficit.

World Cup star set to stand trial in a rape case
A French appeals court confirmed Friday that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.