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Samoa face World Rugby ban over prime minister's 'political madness', opposition warns
World Rugby has given the Samoan government until Friday to accept a review of its decision to withdraw recognition and financial support of the rugby union.

Freezing southerly blast to dump low-level snow and batter NZ
The brief respite from the cold is over.

Oracle expands Gemini use across Fusion & NetSuite
Businesses will gain more choice in AI tools as Gemini is woven into Oracle's core finance, HR and supply-chain software.

'Doesn't hurt so much now': Kiwi cyclist recovers from crash to win gold
It's a full set of medals for New Zealand on the first day of track cycling at the Commonwealth Games.

Tech Life
Surgeons remotely control two human-like robots in an operating theatre.

Is Australia losing its shine?
A promise of a better life in Australia has drawn many New Zealanders across the Tasman in recent years. But economists say the tide may be about to turn.

Labour most trusted on all top 5 issues, overtakes National on economy
The latest Ipsos survey reveals National is no longer the most trusted party on any top five voter issue.

'He was a dictator': Mother of Marokopa children speaks out about her relationship with Tom Phillips
For most people, the Tom Phillips case began when he first disappeared with his children into the bush in 2021 and ended when he was shot dead by police last year - not for Cat Christey.

Velodrome silver for New Zealand’s women's team pursuit in Glasgow
Kiwi cyclists Bryony Botha, Emily Shearman, Prue Fowler and Ally Wollaston finished in 4:12.775, 2.117 seconds behind Australia.

Three countries asked for US$1 million. Then Saudi Arabia stepped in to offer free surgery for Fiji's rare conjoined twins
A team of paediatric doctors at Fiji's main hospital spent eight months seeking help from multiple other countries, including neighbours Australia and NZ, but only the Saudi's came through.

South Island set for first direct international internet cable
The agreement covers a new 2300-kilometre submarine cable between Invercargill and Melbourne.

BreachLock report flags AI, cloud & web logic risks
Cloud audits produced the highest critical finding rate, while every AI system tested showed vulnerabilities and web logic flaws rose sharply.

Water bills in Auckland and Wellington to climb as investment is made in infrastructure
Watercare has revealed an average Auckland household's water bill will go up $8 per month, while Tiaki Wai says people in Wellington will pay 13.3 percent more.

FMA delivers offset loan warning for banks
New Zealand's financial regulator is warning banks that offer offset mortgages to take notice of action in Australia.

Solar recommendations could speed up installations, lower household bills - industry
Minister for Regulation David Seymour has laid out 15 recommendations to streamline solar uptake in a new review.

Labour considered most capable of managing New Zealanders' top five concerns - survey
National leads on just one of the top 20 issues: crime/law and order.

Paid firefighters to strike for one hour at midday on Friday
It will be the 50th time firefighters have walked off the job since bargaining with Fire and Emergency New Zealand began in 2024.

Nigeria says subsidy savings absorbed by debt costs, higher spending

Chips to ships: Nvidia plans new shipbuilding investment with Kawasaki

Coinbase beats much of customer lawsuit over US token sales

UEFA members to boycott FIFA competitions in protest Infantino’s World Cup private investors plan
The strategy meeting was called to counter FIFA president Infantino’s offer of US$20 million to each of FIFA's 211 global members that has to be accepted by mid-September.