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Australia’s loss, New Zealand’s gain: Meet Auckland FC’s new young baller
Aaron Cartwright wanted to be a winger, not a fullback.

Avondale Jockey Club takes racing industry body to court
The Auckland club wants legal clarity over the extent of NZ Thoroughbred Racing's rights and interests in its land.

Labour unveils economic plan, pledges up to $50m a year for venture capital fund
Finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said this would allow for more innovative businesses to "expand, hire and pay good wages here at home".

Missing Hawke's Bay student found by search and rescue helicopter
The teenager from Taradale High School was separated from others while hiking to Sunrise Hut as part of a school group.

ACC counts the cost of gardening
Gardening can be an expensive hobby, but maybe not in the way you're thinking.

‘Sunshine, come out’: Luxon challenges Hipkins to back education reforms
Luxon to Hipkins: “Sunshine, come out and back National’s education Reforms.”

'Cybersecurity birth certificate': Rockwell Automation's OT risk measures
Rising attacks on connected factories are pushing regulators to require proof of security from shipment through service, Rockwell says.

CFOs prioritise trust over speed in AI adoption journey
Finance chiefs see AI as a risk-management issue first, with clean data and human oversight seen as essential to protect statements and audits.

Emergency services battle roof fire at Porirua property
Crew from Titahi Bay, Tawa, Newlands, Porirua were called to the fire at 12.21pm on Wednesday.

Live: Marama Davidson would 'die laughing' if National called Greens after election
Meanwhile, ACT is promising tax cuts for landlords, National looks at carparks and NZ First wants a faster fast-track.

Microsoft patches 1,413 flaws, including exploited zero-day
The latest update forces defenders to chase a second exploited Windows Shell zero-day as Outlook reading-pane bugs also widen the attack surface.

Man who died at Christchurch beach described as a ‘beautiful man’
Hemi Tuki, 51, died after suffering a medical event at Sumner Beach on Sunday.

Greens 'unapologetic' at Mongrel Mob meeting as National cries foul
National is crying foul at a social media post from Mongrel Mob lifetime member Harry Tam, which shows the Greens' candidates and Te Pati Maori candidates, at a whanau, health, and wellbeing election hui.

Senior cop used work device to search for 'small group of female influencers'
The officer's "sustained and repetitive searches" were in breach of police policy and his actions "constituted serious misconduct", says the police watchdog

Broadcom launches HyperArmour to protect VMware ESX
It aims to close a common gap in private cloud defences by blocking hypervisor attacks before unpatched flaws or stolen root credentials can be abused.

Auckland houses are cheap but should you invest in them?
With house prices still down more than 20 percent from the peak, you might be wondering whether it's a good time to buy an investment property in Auckland.

Hit series Girls returning 10 years after finale
"Right around my 40th birthday," creator Lena Dunham said, "they started talking to me in the shower".

English World Cup-winning prop reveals astonishing bodybuilder transformation
Phil Vickery says the discipline and camaraderie of the sport have been crucial for his mental health.

Greens and Te Pati Maori catch up with Mob on the campaign trail
Candidates from Te Pati Maori and the Green Party have teamed up to win votes and discuss issues with the Mongrel Mob.

Rugby League World Cup: Pacific Island teams name for opening round
All eight Pacific Island teams competing at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup have named their line-ups for the first round of matches this upcoming weekend.

Apple launches HomeView smart home screen with Siri AI
The new device blends smart home controls, FaceTime and personalised apps, while its EU launch is blocked by Siri AI's regional limits.