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Lodestone Energy lists on NZX after USD $75 million IPO
The listing brings fresh capital and about 10,000 new shareholders to a solar business planning to expand across New Zealand's power market.

Australian soccer’s latest club-versus-country fight is actually a sign of progress
Sydney FC have blocked young gun Akol Akon from going to next month’s under-17s World Cup. It’s tempting to frame the Sky Blues as the villain, but that would be wrong.

‘On repeat’: Labuschagne’s maddening exit puts Test career in peril
Marnus Labuschagne’s Test career is again hanging by the slimmest of threads after he was out twice in a single humiliating day for Australia.

NZ Shareholders Association changes name to better reflect how people invest money
"Many New Zealanders see themselves as investors, not only shareholders," chief executive Oliver Mander said.

McKay delivers Samoa's first low-carbon ferry network
Passengers in Samoa will gain cleaner island links as five solar-powered catamarans start service, cutting diesel use and transport emissions.

Security worker could guard the same place he stole from, authority warns
Rory Aldridge has lost his security certificate after two stolen property convictions and an earlier shoplifting admission.

Beethoven’s best-known ‘banger’ is returning to New Zealand stages
A 75-strong NZSO will perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in Wellington and Dunedin this November.

Watch: Councillor booted after ‘giving away revenue to our mates’ claim
Robert Lee was ejected from a council meeting after a heated exchange with Mayor Tania Tapsell over the future administration of reserve land.

Watch: Man Utd embarrassed by Champions League newcomers in stunning four-goal loss
The pressure continues to build on Michael Carrick as Manchester United's poor start to the season plunged to a new low.

Community mourns long-time volunteer killed in equestrian accident
Show Jumping Waitemata has paid tribute to Celia Pickens, who spent her final moments in the saddle after decades as a rider and volunteer.

AoFrio launches Ask iQ for cooler fleet data queries
The new tool lets beverage brands question cooler fleets in plain language, drawing on data from more than 3.7 million connected units.

Hanson’s ‘dehumanising’ comments spur former footy star in AFL legal fight
Phil Krakouer says recent comments made by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson that were labelled “completely racist” show why the class action must proceed.

Controversial great convinced star to join Tonga
Controversial rugby league great John Hopoate convinced star winger Jojo Fifita to play for Tonga at the World Cup.

Concern over snooker star's interview
Snooker player Mark Allen has spoken after widespread concern over an emotional interview he gave following a loss.

Supply chain attacks rise as 215 flaws are exploited
Supply chain compromises helped actively exploited flaws to 215 in the first half of 2026, as attackers used trusted tools and platforms to steal credentials.

‘It touched the boys’ hearts’: Eli Katoa’s emotional return to Tonga squad
The former Warriors star has not played since he needed fluid drained from his brain after suffering three separate blows to the head before and during Tonga’s Pacific Championships clash with New Zealand last November.

Hypothermic teenagers rescued after becoming stranded off Auckland beach
A police officer swam out to two teenage boys as they began suffering hypothermia while stranded off an Auckland beach.

Can National reclaim Tamaki electorate after 2023 upset?
Candidate Mahesh Muralidhar has the history of the stronghold blue seat on his side, but will a confident ACT rival and redrawn electoral boundaries prevent him from becoming the party's first Indian-origin MP in six years?

South Africa cricket great slams ‘gutless’ Australia after horror batting collapse
The tourists were rolled for 99 and are staring at a spectacular defeat after being forced to follow-on in the second test.