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Crusaders playmaker staying put despite intriguing loan approach from rivals
Richie Mo’unga’s return prompted the Chiefs to explore the option of bringing Taha Kemara home for a season.

Manufacturing sector expanding at a slower pace as firms take cautionary approach
The manufacturing sector remains in expansion mode, albeit at a slower pace, as firms took a more cautionary tone in July.

Person found seriously injured outside Gun City at centre of fatal police chase
Emergency services are attending an incident near Gun City in Penrose.

RNZ prepares to cut 10 percent of jobs
It is adjusting to a reduction in the amount of funding received from the government.

Australia tourist arrivals in New Zealand hit record
Stats NZ said visitors from Australia and China made up two-thirds of the lift.

Another person found wounded at Gun City shop where man fatally shot by police took gun
Three police cars and three ambulances are at the scene, a retail worker across the road says.

Google Cloud adds metrics to BigQuery Graph for AI
The preview aims to help AI agents explain business outcomes by keeping graph relationships and KPIs together in BigQuery, reducing errors.

Sterling raises NZD $3.8 million to automate finance
The new capital will help the startup hire and target larger finance teams across New Zealand, Australia and the United States.

Person in serious condition after reported stabbing in Te Atatu, Auckland
A 31-year-old male who knew the victim, according to reports, was found nearby and arrested by police.

Man City's Reijnders set for £52m Saudi move
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to leave following a year at the club after a £52m move was agreed with Saudi Pro-League side Al-Qadsiah.

What's going wrong for Rangers and McInnes?
After Rangers' Europa League qualifying defeat by Jagellonia Bialystok, what is going wrong for new manager Derek McInnes and his side so far this season?

AI accounting startup Sterling raises $3.8m seed round
Sterling, which was founded just 10 months ago, develops software designed to automate routine finance and accounting work.

Philip Polkinghorne denies direct accusations he killed wife Pauline Hanna during inquest
Polkinghorne was cleared of Pauline Hanna's 2021 murder at a trial two years.

How much will Pacific players be paid at the Rugby League World Cup?
All players at the Rugby League World Cup will be paid AU$850 per week, but individual federations can pay their players more if they can afford to

Murder sentencing: Family desperate to recover remains of Canterbury father Richard Leman
Richard Leman's killer has been jailed for life with a non-parole period of 17 years, during a hearing in the High Court today.

LG launches compact ducted HVAC unit for tight spaces
Demand for slimmer climate systems is rising as builders seek quieter units that fit constrained ceilings and simplify maintenance.

New Zealand Football pulls support for Gianni Infantino
New Zealand Football has withdrawn support of Gianni Infantino as Fifa president.

Heroic Leigh defence denies table-toppers Leeds
Leigh Leopards ruin Leeds Rhinos' perfect home record in Super League this season and pick up a vital two points in their hunt for a top-six spot.

'This is her stage!' - Hunt takes 200m gold
GB sprint star Amy Hunt takes her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in the women's 200m, with Rhasidat Adeleke second and Dina Asher-Smith in third.