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Kiwi’s experiment shows need for new UK passport ‘pointless’
Overseas UK passport applications topped 300,000 in Q1 2026.

He hoped to set sail in retirement, but councils came calling
Jeff Farrell had hoped to spend more time sailing his small catamaran.

Star Trek star William Shatner, 95, shares his secret to longevity, reveals heavy metal band gig
The actor who played Captain Kirk explains how he has managed to live long and prosper.

Warriors’ try-scoring star stood down over off-field incident
The flying winger currently leads the Aussie women's league competition in tries, after four against North Queensland.

Dave Letele explains why he walked away from NZ Muscle one week after being appointed chief executive
The ex-professional boxer resigned as chief executive after just seven days in the role.

Beehive bunker laptops malfunctioned during destructive storm
Some bunker laptops could not access the emergency system.

Media Insider: NBR raises questions over IRD’s use of annual Rich List
IRD says it uses only 'publicly available' information from the Rich List.

Silver Ferns pair cleared for Commonwealth Games
Catherine Hall and Kimiora Poi's availability was subject to a medical assessment when the squad for Glasgow was announced last month.

Shane 'knee pads' Jones lies prostrate before other masters. But I'm not here to talk about that...
OPINION: I wasn't quite sure which of the Joneses was speaking last week, the Matua one or the Digging Up Everything one.

Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors
NEW YORK (AP) — Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government on Thursday withdrew subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.

David Liti and Moira de Villiers to lead NZ team at opening ceremony
Weightlifter David Liti has been chosen as Pou Hapai - Tane and will carry the New Zealand flag in Glasgow.

‘I cannot sit by’: Resident fights to save city’s Memorial Pool from demolition
The pool was described as in “end-of-life” condition, due to significant leaks and an “ageing” heating system.

Trump imposes new double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries including NZ
President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court.

Watch: World No 7 turns birdie putt into disastrous quadruple bogey nine
It can happen to the best of them - as Charley Hull found out.

SailGP Portsmouth: SailGP commits to split-fleet format for remainder of 2026 season
Adapt and evolve: How Burling copes with changes in the global foiling league.

Petition launched to keep Children’s Commissioner Claire Achmad in role after she was not reappointed
Claire Achmad was originally made a Children's Commissioner in 2023 for a 5-year term.

Greymouth flooding: Homes hit as State Highway 7 closed
Fire crews responded to their first flood callout at 3.30am.

Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue
A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown AI models that pose a major public threat.

Flooding closes roads on West Coast as freezing blast hits
Heavy rain and thunderstorms cause surface flooding, sewage warnings, and highway closures around Greymouth, with snow forecast for mountain passes.

Doctors issue warning to treat scabies more seriously
The highly infectious skin condition is caused by a parasitic mite that burrows into human skin to lay its eggs.

Christchurch Avon River fisherman attack: Police seek three men
The victim needed medical attention after the assault.

Technology will kill the collectables market
Changing technology may render the concept of collecting valuables such as classic cars and computers pointless.