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Person pulled from water near Wainui, Canterbury
Emergency services have responded after a person was pulled from the water near Bossu Road in Wainui.

How Springboks enforcer silenced his critics against the All Blacks
Written off by critics a month ago, the 144-test Springbok enforcer proves he still holds the key against the All Blacks.

Bay of Plenty v Manawatu - NPC round 6
Follow live coverage of the NPC round 6 clash between Bay of Plenty and Manawatu in Tauranga.

The psychiatrist who can now prescribe MDMA
Saturday Morning talks with one of the New Zealand psychiatrists granted permission to give patients MDMA as part of controlled therapy sessions for PTSD.

Maori Queen urges future generations to transform trauma into triumph
In her second national address, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po carried her father's call for kotahitanga.

Slip stops then slows traffic on SH3 in Taranaki
State Highway 3 has reopened north of New Plymouth after being closed due to a slip.

Tech Now
Laura Cress has the highlights from Gamescom, the biggest gaming convention in the world.

Can ‘sharing the load’ energise All Blacks for the defining Springboks test?
What you need to know for the third test between the All Blacks and the Springboks in Johannesburg.

Fire next to Aotearoa’s oldest building deemed suspicious
Fire and Emergency NZ were called to The Honey House Café at 11.35pm on Friday night.

France commits more financial help to New Caledonia
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced more financial assistance for New Caledonia.

Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms to lash parts of NZ on Father's Day weekend
MetService has issued several severe weather warnings and watches across the South Island.

Australian man charged over 'offensive' calls to overseas MPs' offices from NZ
The 42-year-old man was arrested after allegedly contacting multiple electoral offices in Australia while he was in NZ.

Williams sisters lose US Open comeback after blowing 5-0 lead in tiebreaker
Serena and Venus Williams lose in their return to US Open doubles.

Rental with soggy floorboards and leaky roof among first to jump tribunal queue
The Tenancy Tribunal is piloting prioritising cases with serious health and safety risks, like significant mould, structural issues, or methamphetamine contamination.

Warriors host Sharks in must-win NRLW clash with finals hopes at stake
Follow live coverage as the Warriors take on the Sharks in the NRL Women’s Premiership at Go Media Stadium.

Lauryn Hill, Wyclef and Giggs among surprise guests at Jay-Z's long-awaited UK show
The US rapper rolled back the years for more than two hours at the first of his two shows in London.

All Blacks skipper gets State of Origin vibes for Springboks blockbuster
The All Blacks skipper presented in a relaxed, at times jocular, fashion on the eve of the third test against the Springboks at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, with the RGR series locked at 1-1.

A contempt of privilege: Parliament's Clerk explains
Parliament's expert on its rules explains privilege, the inquiry process, and the limited options for punishment in the wake of MBIE officials being found guilty of contempt this week.

Will We Control AI—or Will AI Control Us?

BOX Q2 Deep Dive: AI Platform Momentum and Enterprise Migration Drive Growth

XDOF, just three months out of stealth, is in talks for a Series B at a $1.2B valuation

Second patient in two months found dead in Waikato Hospital toilet
A second patient in two months has been found dead in a toilet at Waikato Hospital, prompting a Health NZ review.

‘Unimaginable heartache’: Comic shares loss of baby son
Russell Howard is launching a foundation to help other families.