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OFC Pro League prepares for its second season
The Oceania Football Confederation Professional League will begin in February 2027.

AI search answers vary widely across major platforms
A New Zealand study found users can get markedly different brand recommendations from ChatGPT, Google AI Mode and Microsoft Copilot.

Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit
Niu Lai's confusing plot and laughable animation quality has won ironic fans on the internet.

Transport Minister Chris Bishop defends commissioning another Auckland harbour crossing report
The transport minister has defended commissioning another report on a second harbour crossing in Auckland.

Gang leader masterminded Tupac's drive-by killing, prosecutor says
Jurors have heard opening statements in a trial in Las Vegas. Defendant Duane "Keffe D" Davis is charged with murdering hip-hop star, Tupac, in a 1996 drive-by shooting.

Accenture Song finds Kiwi brands still failing promises
A new survey suggests customer frustration is nudging more New Zealand shoppers towards AI tools, even as brands struggle to rebuild trust.

Simeon Brown says Penk acted alone - but Penk won’t say
Simeon Brown says Chris Penk acted alone in his failed challenge against Luxon but Penk himself declined to comment on whether he was a “stalking horse” for other leadership contenders.

Mechanic left maintenance light in wing of Qantas jet. It was two days before anyone found it
A passenger jet flew for two days and carried hundreds of people after a mechanic's work light was accidentally left inside its wing, Australian investigators reported.

Actress Hayden Panettiere died after 911 call for cardiac arrest
No official cause of death has been released for the 36-year-old Heroes actress.

REANNZ signs cyber resilience pact with Asia-Pacific
Cross-border research could face slower recovery from cyber attacks, as network operators agree to share contacts, lessons and support before crises hit.

First term councillor wants to buy historic building and give it his name
A councillor with a penchant for headline-generating antics, has come-up with another: to spend a small fortune on a close former theatre and name it after himself.

Streets blocked, police chase screaming man in North Shore suburb
Police have blocked off streets in the Auckland suburb of Chatswood after officers were seen chasing a man who was screaming.

ClubManager launches New Zealand platform for clubs
Independent clubs in New Zealand can now access local support as ClubManager targets operators seeking tighter admin and higher member retention.

Teenage British cyclist was killed after van waved on to course by spectators with no police nearby
Driver of vehicle that killed British teenager not expected to face criminal charges.

Emergency crews tackle house fires, crashes overnight
House and yard fires broke out in Western Bay of Plenty and Christchurch.

Large oil spill closes Auckland motorway after early-morning crash
Traffic is flowing normally again on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway after an early-morning crash caused a large oil spill and forced the closure of southbound lanes.

Disputes Tribunal orders Kmart to pay Christchurch couple over contaminated sand
Elle Chrisp and David Dingwall's toddlers played in asbestos-contaminated sand and they asked for the retail giant to cover the bills.

OFC supports withdrawal of FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal
Members of the Oceania Football Confederation have stated their support for withdrawal of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal initiated by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

STRIM warns of Golden Bay telecoms resilience gaps
Community reports from Golden Bay suggest backup towers alone may not guarantee reliable 111 access when a fibre route fails.