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Tell us the cringiest moment from the FIFA World Cup so far
You’ve shared the highlights, so this time, we’re asking you to tell us what moment of the tournament so far has really made you cringe.

England and Norway in tense early start with place in World Cup semifinals at stake
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal game between England and Norway at Hard Rock Stadium.

England v Norway: Live updates from the Fifa World Cup quarter-finals
Follow the action as England and Norway clash in the Fifa World Cup quarter-final.

First-time grand slam champion after all-Czech Wimbledon final
Linda Noskova is the latest in a long line of Czech women to win Wimbledon.

Kiwi star wins in Townsville to extend lead in Supercars championship
Matt Payne secured a dominant victory in the Saturday race at the Townsville 500 to extend his lead at the top of the Supercars championship standings.

Springboks withstand Scotland in Nations Championship thriller
World champion South Africa survived an impressively stubborn Scotland in a thrilling Nations Championship contest at Loftus Versfeld.

Black Caps batting first in first ODI against West Indies
Follow live coverage of the opening ODI between the Black Caps and West Indies in Guyana.

The 8 Countries Running Out of Young People Fastest – Ranked by Speed

It’s getting harder but here’s how to spot a deepfake (for now)
If you’re looking for a quick way to measure AI progress, you could do worse than watching Will Smith eat spaghetti.

A dining table in Havelock North and the heart of the Italian Film Festival
Paolo Rotondo has the Italian trait of dealing with umpteen things at once while simultaneously being a picture of serenity, class and charm.

‘Felt like I won Lotto’: Why one investor sold every rental to buy a $6.4m Invercargill office block
Investors are pulling back on residential property - so are they really turning to commercial buildings?

The key takeaways from the All Blacks’ mixed bag against Italy
It’s fair to say there will be mixed emotions when Dave Rennie sits down and evaluates his second test in charge of the All Blacks.

World Cup villain who prompted introduction of red and yellow cards dies
Argentina midfielder Antonio Rattín’s act of defiance against England at the 1966 tournament sparked a rule change that stands today.

Hipkins welcomes NZ, India partnership but warns of 'potential consequences'
Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed on several commitments including doubling two-way trade and deepening maritime defence ties.

Bar closes, seven arrested after brawls break out at Auckland venue
Roughly 500 people were estimated to be at the bar when two fights broke out prompting separate police call outs and seven arrests.

Argentina v Wales - Nations Championship
Follow live coverage of Argentina playing Wales in Round 2 of the 2026 Nations Championship.

Waiata 100: The whole country picked the same #1 - except one region
While New Zealand has a clear national favourite, surprising songs found love across various regions and age groups.

South Africa midfielder dies weeks after playing in World Cup
Jayden Adams, who was 25, helped his country reach the knockout stages for the first time.

Movement on two major North Island road projects
Tenders for the Waikato Expressway extension will soon be requested, while Hutt City Council is seeking help to secure a route for its Cross Valley Link.

Looking into the abyss, and doing what Tolstoy did
Opinion: Wellington lawyer and author Daniel Kalderimis, KC, squirmed when I made the Tolstoy comparison, but I stand by it.

Golf club complaints: Broken windows and roof tiles, and a ball that narrowly missed a baby
A mother was breastfeeding their 9-week-old infant when they claim an errant golf ball came through an open door, allegedly landing centimetres from the child.