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Mass Silver Ferns exodus: The staggering numbers that show why NZ netball is in crisis
Ten Commonwealth gold medallists are among 18 Kiwi netballers heading offshore as domestic competition doubts trigger a record player drain.

ADSK Q2 Deep Dive: AI Strategy, Operations Expansion, and Evolving Business Model

‘Purely malicious’: CCTV captures moment roaming dogs kill pet cat
“He was just lifeless, lying in a puddle of water, right up the back of the driveway,” Dave Savage said.

Google Notebook is making big changes to usage limits
Fans of Google Notebook’s AI-generated podcasts may have to settle for fewer of them once a new usage-tracking method goes into effect next week. Starting September 2, Google Notebook will switch over to “compute-specific” usage limits that track the “complexity” of your Google Notebook prompts and requests. Also coming with the “compute-specific”...

Will my father's will hold up? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.

Country Life: How two fake rooms inside Ashburton Hospital are helping keep rural medicine alive
Rural hospitals face numerous challenges, from low staff numbers to farm-related injuries. A dedicated group of doctors are helping the next generation prepare.

How The Rest Is History podcast conquered the world
New York Times: Two British historians were talked into podcasting. The rest is history.

Where to Invest Now as Data Centers Turn Copper Into a Hot Commodity

‘Man, just wow’: Aaron Smith’s verdict on All Blacks star Cam Roigard
“He’s just got game. If there’s half a hole, it’s a big hole for him,” the former All Blacks star told Aotearoa Rugby Pod.

Ruiz named Brighton boss after shock Vidosic exit
Brighton have confirmed the appointment of Arturo Ruiz as their new women's head coach following the shock departure of Dario Vidosic.

'Pakistan cleaned up!' - England take five wickets for 19 runs
Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer make light work of Pakistan's lower order as they combine to take five wickets for just 19 runs in seven overs as England bowl Pakistan out for 110 in their first innings, giving England a 180-run lead on day two of the second Test at...

Person critically injured in Southland crash
Motorists are being warned of delays as one lane of a road near Gore where the crash happened is closed.

Person critically injured in serious crash near Gore
One person is critically injured after a crash on SH93 near Gore on Saturday.

In the kitchen at Londo, run by New Zealand's best young chef
Bob Fairs copped a bit of flak for his title as best young chef at the inaugural Michelin Guide Awards, but business is booming at his Christchurch restaurant.

Heavy rain for upper North Island, avalanche risk ongoing for South Island
MetService has issued heavy rain watches Northland, Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula and the Bay of Plenty.

Wellington’s new water provider faces historic 10-year crackdown
Wellington’s new water services provider will face tougher independent regulation for the next decade as it embarks on an estimated $25 billion investment programme.

Country Life: Technograzing and virtual fences on a Taranaki farm
Introducing virtual fencing and other technology has helped the Hardwick-Smith family double the profitability of some parts of their sheep and beef business.

Napier lands Auckland FC match against A-League opposition
Hawke’s Bay fans will get a chance to see the reigning champions take on Western Sydney Wanderers at McLean Park in September.

'Just stoked': Kiwi pair hold off Aussie to claim back-to-back world rowing titles
The win brings New Zealand's total victories in the event to nine, making it the most successful nation in the men's pair since official world championships began.

Paul Heaton scores first number one album as Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 finally reaches top 40
Heaton's Jenius! tops the album chart, while Parton's US hit 9 to 5 reaches the UK top 40 at last.

‘We understand the wounded beast’: All Blacks skipper braces for inevitable Bok response
The Springboks have not lost back-to-back tests at home against the same opponent since 1997 (the British and Irish Lions).