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What it costs to stream the top 100 TV shows of this century
If you have five years, four months, and $1,138 to spare, you might be able stream every one of The New York Times‘ top 100 TV shows of the 21st century. As you’d expect from any authoritative listicle, The Times‘ plaudits have prompted plenty of debate about the honorees and snubs....

Winston Peters, ruthlessly on brand, and ruthless
ANALYSIS: In the battle for the swing vote, if the debate was actually Winston Peters vs Qiulae Wong, then Peters’ experience mattered a lot.

All Whites beat Panama on penalties to advance to Kirin Cup final
The New Zealand team are through to the Kirin Cup final in Tokyo.

Otago go top after Cam Millar kicks 82nd-minute penalty to deny Auckland
A late Cam Millar penalty breaks a 42-42 tie after Auckland pushed Otago to the absolute brink.

Winston Peters says he was ‘pulled out’ of queue at hospital after doctor recognised him
NZ First Leader Winston Peters made the revelation at the Kingmakers’ debate while talking about ED times.

Trust to decide winners in AI assessment technology
Reliability and compliance are emerging as the real differentiators in e-assessment, as schools and professional bodies scrutinise AI-driven exam tools.

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Money, family and sexism - why the number of women coaches is dropping
Despite recent on-pitch successes and increased media exposure for women's sport in the UK, major barriers remain - particularly in coaching.

Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part in First Nations event
Police said the driver "may have been experiencing a medical emergency" before hitting four people in British Columbia.

Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 times
The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population.

As it happened: Minor party leaders go head to head in first big debate of campaign
The leaders of NZ First, ACT, the Greens, Te Pati Maori and Opportunity have faced off in the first major debate of the campaign.

Minor parties keep calm and carry on in tepid kingmakers debate
Existing policy and reasonableness reigned in a debate excluding the two Chrises, and which Winston Peters seemed to think was a waste of his time.

‘Not in the same league:’ Winston Peters on the two Chrises as Prime Ministers
The NZ First leader says the two Chrises are "not in the same league" as the best prime ministers he has observed over his career.

Search for missing woman Erika Rodrigues Coelho continues
Erika Rodrigues Coelho has not been seen or heard from in weeks, with her rental car found near Coronet Peak.

Employees fear blame over AI mistakes, survey finds
A lack of AI policies is leaving many staff afraid to use the tools safely, as 83% worry a mistake could cost them their jobs.

Impossible for England to find another Kane - Tuchel
England boss Thomas Tuchel says it will be impossible to find "another Harry Kane" as his free-scoring captain continues to break new ground.

Jaissle learned a lot about life after tumour aged five
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle could not move his neck at one point, but went on to play before embarking on a coaching career that sees him in Tyneside.