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Ferris wheel could be coming to Auckland's waterfront by Christmas
Tataki Auckland Unlimited is exploring options for Quay St Promenade, with the wheel potentially opening in December 2026 subject to consents.

Trade recurring Microsoft 365 fees for a $28 lifetime Office 2021 license on one PC
TL;DR: Skip recurring Microsoft 365 fees with a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows, now $27.97 through November 1 (MSRP $219.99). If you’d rather avoid another annual software bill, Microsoft Office Professional 2021 lets you pay once and keep using the apps on your Windows PC. A lifetime...

One lucky Lotto player scoops more than $15m Powerball jackpot
One lucky Lotto player has become$15.25 million richer after winning Saturday night's Powerball jackpot.

Keep Rugby League World Cup celebrations within 'reasonable hours', police say
Police have received a number of complaints in relation to celebrations in recent days, where parades had continued into the early hours of the morning.

Is streaming making it harder for us to listen to New Zealand music?
Just four percent of the songs streamed in Aotearoa in 2025-26 came from local artists. What's happening?

Arrests made as police monitor Rugby League World Cup celebrations
Police say most fans are celebrating responsibly, but complaints have been made about noise and unsafe behaviour.

Magnitude 7.2 quake off Vanuatu triggers tsunami warning
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake off Vanuatu triggered a tsunami warning on Saturday, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said.

Auckland’s Cornwall Park to charge up to $35 a day for parking
More than 300 free all-day spaces will remain, while paid areas will offer two free hours before charges kick in.

Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya
She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Microsoft Project Professional 2024 drops to $50 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: Plan and track projects on your PC with a Microsoft Project Professional 2024 lifetime license, now $49.97 (reg. $1,129) until November 1. Cloud project management tools usually charge per user, per month, and that bill keeps coming for as long as your team needs schedules. Through November 1, a lifetime...

Auckland FC player ratings: Tell us how they performed against Western Sydney
We want your take on how each of Auckland FC players performed in their heavy 5-2 defeat to Western Sydney Wanderers.

Recap: Rugby League World Cup: PNG v Samoa
Look back on the action as Toa Samoa runs riot in Port Moresby.

Live: Black Caps v India second T20 International
Follow all the action from Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

England v France — Rugby League World Cup match
Follow live updates as England and France clash in a Rugby League World Cup contest in Perth.

Immigration adviser lodged ‘hopeless’ visitor visa application for $1500
Genoveva Ramos was found to have breached professional standards over a visitor visa application that had little or no prospect of success.

Black Caps v India - second T20
Follow for live coverage as the Black Caps host India at Hagley Park in Christchurch for the second T20.

Auckland FC v Western Sydney Wanderers result: Black Knights hammered to suffer first loss of new campaign
From 1-1 at halftime, the Black Knights imploded in the second spell in a record defeat.

Auckland FC look to build on winning start against Wanderers
Follow live updates as Auckland FC face Western Sydney Wanderers at CommBank Stadium, with former Auckland forward Liam Gillion now on the opposition side.

Papua New Guinea lead with freak try against Samoa in World Cup clash
Follow live updates as Papua New Guinea welcomes Samoa to Port Moresby.