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ABs coach Rennie backs NPC as Fainga’anuku’s clock keeps ticking
While the provincial unions silently applauded All Blacks coach Dave Rennie's decision to issue a glowing appraisal of the NPC this week, the news wasn't so hot for Leicester Fainga'anuku.

Lorraine Downes on grey hair, grief and claiming her 60s
At 62, the former model is reclaiming her career, embracing natural ageing and honouring the memory of late husband Martin Crowe.

Four new road rules come into force today
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the changes followed public consultation earlier this year, which attracted more than 6000 submissions.

Newborn baby died after condition found at 20-week scan missed later in pregnancy
A coroner has found a newborn died after a rare pregnancy condition detected at 20 weeks was missed on later scans.

Willis, Bishop among top ministers who could lose their seats in election overhang
New Zealand’s electoral system has usually guaranteed jobs for high-ranking list MPs in the big parties. That may no longer be the case.

Switching to New Outlook? Here’s how to move your calendar and contacts
If you’re moving your data to the latest version of Microsoft Outlook, it’s important to know that your calendar and contacts may need to be handled separately from your email. Classic Outlook can export your data in a PST file, but New Outlook does not restore calendar and contact information...

The Premier League footballers studying to become sporting directors
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Taiwo Awoniyi and others have been juggling education with a football career - even studying on the team bus during away trips.

Ocon to leave Haas putting F1 future in doubt
Esteban Ocon is fighting to save his Formula 1 career after the Haas team announcement that they are splitting with the Frenchman at the end of the year.

Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.

Trans-Tasman races and secret audits: What an OIA reveals about NZ’s $8m Michelin deal
Documents received under the Official Information Act reveal what really went on behind the scenes to bring the world-famous rating system to NZ. It all started with an email.

Auckland’s average asking price slips below $1 million for first time in six years
With Auckland asking prices down more than $280,000 from their peak, agents say the city is delivering one of its most buyer-friendly markets in years.

Director of fund that lost millions says he’s being ‘painted as a villain’
Christof Melchizedek has made his first statement since a Stuff investigation revealed he oversaw a fund that raised millions, before declaring it had all been lost.

Windows 11 26H2 is here earlier than expected. Here’s how to get it
According to past patterns, Windows 11 26H2 should’ve released next Tuesday… but it’s actually already here. Windows 11 PCs running 25H2 or 24H2 (but not 26H1, which is specifically for Arm PCs) will receive the update as a tiny enablement package. Once installed, the update will require a single restart. That’s...

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