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Fire crews keep blazes clear of billionaire Graeme Hart's Auckland estate
Crews stayed on site overnight to monitor for flare-ups before leaving the scene around 6am on Saturday.

Northland star puts Super Rugby dream on hold: ‘Who needs me the most?’
The Northland flanker believes he belongs at Super Rugby level, but his focus remains on returning the All Blacks Sevens to the Olympic podium.

Anthropic VS code extension on Cursor backdoored for nearly 12 hours
It's still unknown how attackers got access to Anthropic's verified Cursor account.

Four parties sign pledge to tackle youth homelessness if elected
Representatives from Labour, the Green Party, Te Pati Maori and the Opportunity Party signed the commitments at a summit which brought together more than 100 housing and youth advocates and rangatahi with lived experience.

Defecating in bushes, laundry in the lake: Calls for freedom camping ban at popular Wanaka lakeside spot
One resident said the behaviour on Beacon Point was a health and safety issue.

Pooing in bushes, laundry in the lake: Calls for freedom camping ban at popular Wanaka lakeside spot
One resident said the behaviour has become a serious health and safety issue.

Iconic Australian retail chain looking to close stores in fight to save business
The chain is looking for a financial saviour after 188 years in business, according to The Australian.

Could AI enable successful socialism? Eliminating the fatal flaw
Failing to take human nature into account has doomed socialism to perpetual failure. But what happens when goods and services become ubiquitous, scarcity disappears, and exchange becomes unnecessary? An intriguing future beckons.

South Africa-Australia set for classic finale – what does history suggest could happen?
South Africa set up an epic final day of their decisive Test against Australia by batting throughout the fourth day. What does history suggest could happen?

Ex-football chief admits offences linked to woman's drugging and rape by husband
Karl Lindsay resigned from non-league Taunton Town Football Club in Somerset before he was charged.

New vaccine turning the body's immune system against cancer, expert says
Medical oncologist and Melanoma New Zealand spokesperson Dr Gareth Rivalland called it a "big step forward".

Watch: Lawson, Verstappen clash in battle now under investigation
The second practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix was red flagged 10 minutes in while the debris was cleared from the track.

RealMe fraudster jailed for nearly 10 years
A man has been jailed for nine years and eight months for fraud using the RealMe identity verification service.

Two fires near billionaire’s estate being investigated by police
A wildfire investigator and police are looking into the cause of two fires near the estate in Glendowie.

‘It’d be enormous’: All Blacks could play for Aussie clubs under Super Rugby shake-up
In a major eligibility rethink, NZ Rugby is discussing an open-borders model that could let Kiwi stars play in Australia and stay All Blacks.

Aucklanders warned to brace for delays as huge weekend kicks off
Tens of thousands of people are expected to head into Auckland CBD this weekend due to large events planned.

Meth dealer's 10-year sentence blow to drug trade: police
Reuben Flutey, 34, received a 10-year, five-month sentence in the Wellington District Court last week on charges including importing and supplying methamphetamine and participating in organised crime.

From her own Barbie doll to bench - how Ellie Kildunne slipped from Red Roses' XV
Ellie Kildunne has been the Red Roses' figurehead throughout their rise to world champions, so why is she on the bench for Friday night's Test against the USA?

Leclerc fastest in Mexico City Grand Prix first practice
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc goes fastest in the first practice session of the Mexico City Grand Prix.

What Howe could bring to Man Utd - and what are the challenges?
Eddie Howe is being linked with the Manchester United job, but what are some of the considerations for him and the club?