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Where will summer jobs be this year?
University students looking for work over the holidays are being told to be proactive about their job hunt - and maybe consider the agricultural sector.

At least five schools impacted by tutor under investigation
Police said a number of students at five to six schools engaged with the tutor.

Father and son working in water tank ‘succumbed to petrol fumes’
Family are grieving James Sisson, 52, and his father Keith Sisson, 78, who lost their lives at a Mangawhai property this week.

Country Life: Indigenous knowledge fuels 'food forest' trial
Could this Lincoln University trial change the way we grow produce?

Country Life: NZ's biggest wool scouring factory rises from the flood
The country's biggest wool scourer is gearing up for a huge influx during the upcoming summer peak season, barely four years after Cyclone Gabrielle nearly destroyed it.

NRL club in talks to take home game to Dunedin
The Tigers are exploring the possibility of taking a home game to the deep south of New Zealand next year.

Australia rugby league head stands firm by PNG Chiefs name
Australian Rugby League has vowed to keep using the name of the PNG Chiefs franchise in the NRL despite NZ Rugby's legal challenge.

Babydoll singer becomes first Welsh artist to top UK singles chart in 15 years
Jamie Miller is the first Welsh artist since 2011 to earn a UK Number 1 single - after Sian Evans' feature on DJ Fresh's Louder.

Anker’s new USB-C hub packs 10 ports and a smart display for just $80
A USB-C hub adds extra ports for hooking up to monitors, storage devices, and other peripherals. Docking stations, however, are especially useful for fixed workstations, as they replace adaptors and minimize the need to swap cables. Right now, you can get the Anker Nano 10-in-1 USB-C hub (with Smart Display)...

World champion Jepchirchir fails drugs test
Reigning world women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after a sample tests positive for EPO.

Left bloc 'lost control' of election campaign in the last week - commentator
The director of the Democracy Project says Labour can no longer blame its allies for the gang scandal.

Lawson makes quick start at US Grand Prix
The Kiwi recorded the 10th fastest time during opening practice session in Austin.

Cyclist may have witnessed fatal car v truck crash at Blenheim intersection
Breaking news: This story is developing.

More than a dozen flights cancelled in Auckland due to fog
Auckland Airport said 15 domestic flights had been cancelled and a another six had been delayed.

Country Life: Riding along with the truckies moving cattle
RNZ takes a drive through remote parts of Hawke's Bay with Stephenson Transport, a multi-generation family-run business still going strong.

Tonga secures its second win at Rugby League World Cup
Tonga recorded its second win at the Rugby League World Cup on Friday night, beating Lebanon 36-0 in Sydney.

Microsoft PowerToys update makes your mouse smarter in Windows
Microsoft’s PowerToys are a free collection of utilities that add extra features and customization options to Windows. It’s a bit like a tool drawer, as PCWorld explains here. The latest release (Version 0.102) introduces a couple of new features. The first one is called Mouse Button Lock, which lets you...

ABBYY launches PHOENIX Plus for document automation
Enterprises can now add generative AI to Vantage workflows as ABBYY targets harder-to-read documents while keeping data within its hosted environment.

PSG v Lyon moved as Paris prepares for more protests
Paris St-Germain's Ligue 1 match against Lyon at the Parc des Princes is pushed back 24 hours as the French capital prepares for another weekend of protests.