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High school student remains in critical condition following violent attacks in Auckland's Epsom
Two others injured in the alleged attack have been discharged from hospital, police say.

Winston Peters says Pacific missed chance to issue statement after Chinese missile test
The Foreign Minister is in Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

ACC nurses working for Total Care Health go on strike
The nurses deliver "highly skilled" care and reduce pressure on hospitals, but aren't valued by their employer, one nurse says.

Dunedin councillor’s Zoom call from bathroom makes global headlines
Councillor Jo Galer’s makeshift bathroom office has beguiled worldwide audiences as news outlets from outside New Zealand share the incident.

Person injured after incident outside SkyCity
A person is in hospital after what police describe as an "altercation" outside SkyCity early this morning.

Former Rugby World Cup winner Mike Catt joins Fijian Drua as assistant coach
Former England star Mike Catt has been appointed as senior assistant coach of the Fijian Drua men's team ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Cause of Joseph Parker’s positive cocaine test revealed
The Kiwi heavyweight’s positive test for cocaine last year has been blamed on his nutritionist, an investigation from a doping agency found.

Kyndryl launches agentic modernisation service platform
Pressure to modernise legacy systems is mounting as Kyndryl says most executives see AI adoption outpacing their firms' ability to adapt.

Doku's new deal, Gonzalez to stay - what's latest on Man City transfers?
Winger Jeremy Doku is the latest Manchester City player to commit his future to the club after signing a new contract until 2031.

Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal
Brazil winger Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid after agreeing improved terms with the Spanish side despite interest from Arsenal.

Samoan PM scolds more than 4000 NUS students after violent campus brawl
More than 4000 students at the National University of Samoa were given a dressing down by the country's prime minister after a violent campus brawl last month led to four arrests.

Altercation near Auckland’s SkyCity leaves one person moderately injured
One person has been moderately injured after an incident near Auckland’s SkyCity.

TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.

Raising GST threshold just shifts the problem, tax expert says
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said it would make changes designed to help small businesses, if it becomes the government.

Family clothing store closing down after 50 years
Ten of the fashion chain’s 23 businesses will reopen as Caroline Eve Fashion stores.

Stuff Group sells Petone printing press to NZME
Stuff Group has announced the sale of its Petone printing press to rival media company NZME, in a deal which will see the NZX-listed firm remove the press and reassemble it at its own site.

Why we need to stop saying 'I'm so OCD' or 'everyone's got ADHD'
A tidy desk becomes "OCD". Bored in a meeting? "ADHD". A disappointing exam result? "That was traumatising." It's part of the idea behind "concept creep".

Le Court wins stage six of Tour after mechanical failure
Kimberley Le Court wins a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead.

Wigan thrash Saints in opening Super Four game
Wigan Warriors kick off the new Super Four format of the Women's Super League with a thumping 44-6 win at St Helens.

Trafford joins Leeds from Man City in potential £45m deal
Leeds United sign Manchester City and England goalkeeper James Trafford in a deal worth up to £45m.