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A majority Māori and Pacific All Blacks squad shows how far rugby’s ‘greatest rivalry’ has come

This weekend’s first test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks will be played 105 years after the two nations first began the “greatest rivalry” in rugby in 1921.

The Conversation

Bronze medallist’s plan to keep balancing the books and butterfly

With or without funding, Commonwealth butterfly medallist and social media sensation Hazel Ouwehand won't give up her day job as she eyes the LA Olympics

Newsroom.co.nz

Woman films herself eating peanut chocolate before her flight. Then a passenger behind her makes a pointed remark: ‘It’s my birthright’

The woman apparently didn’t have peanut allergy.

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Maddison Levi: Wallaroos debut for explosive sevens star has New Zealand on red alert

The code-hopping winger is one of the hottest properties in world rugby but says she feels ‘vulnerable’ ahead of her eagerly-anticipated first 15s Test cap

The Guardian - AU

Siya Kolisi left out as South Africa reveal team for first New Zealand Test

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu starts at fly half for the Springboks

The Independent UK

Ardie Savea returns to lead New Zealand as All Blacks make fly half decision for first Test against South Africa

Ruben Love will wear No 10 with Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga left out

The Independent UK

Potential kingmaker in New Zealand's next government wants universal income, tax overhaul

New Zealand's Opportunity Party proposes a universal basic income for residents. This policy would be funded by a new annual land tax. The party leader believes this plan will also curb rising house prices. Recent polls suggest the party could hold significant power after the election. The party aims to…

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Kiwi influx continues as Super Netball winner retires

Another New Zealand Silver Fern has joined Super Netball ahead of the 2027 season, while a two-time premiership-winning captain has hung up her outfit.

AAP

‘Like a seagull in a stiff breeze’: what it’s like flying into Wellington, the world’s windiest city

Anyone who has frequently landed in New Zealand’s capital has a hair-raising story to tell, and this year’s ‘super’ El Niño could only intensify the winds

The Guardian - AU

When an overloaded ED gets it wrong, who should be accountable?

At this time of year, crowded hospital emergency departments are a familiar sight around New Zealand. It’s also a symptom of a health system under intense pressure.

The Conversation

Why is NZ spending far more on responding to climate disasters than on reducing future risk?

New Zealand is not on track to adapt to growing climate risks, nor is it cutting emissions quickly enough, according to the latest reports issued by the Climate Change Commission.

The Conversation

Netball’s private buyout bid lays bare the battle for the soul of Kiwi sport

Today from The Detail: Running elite sporting competition is an increasingly pricey business, making privatisation of our top codes inevitable

Newsroom.co.nz

Book of the Week: We’re taking this bloody car to Invercargill

Look no further for a Father's Day gift for Dads who love, love, love cars.

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Mysterious Russian 'space activity' causes US Air Force flight to Antarctica to turn around: report

A mysterious incident over the South Pacific forced a U.S. Air Force aircraft to turn around on Aug. 18, due to a possible space debris hazard.

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The Times of India

A British duke sent six Himalayan tahr to New Zealand in 1904; five survived the voyage, and their descendants later grew into tens of thousands that now damage fragile alpine ecosystems

Himalayan tahr were introduced to New Zealand's South Island by British aristocrats in pursuit of sport hunting back in 1904. Quickly multiplying, these creatures turned into an invasive species, wreaking havoc on native alpine ecosystems. Control measures, including government-led aerial shooting, have not proven entirely effective, creating a challenging situation…

International Business Times UK

GTA 6 Release Date News and Updates: Potential Australia Censorship and Regional Bans Examined

Regulatory moves against new horror title Halloween: The Game in Australia and New Zealand have raised fresh questions over how GTA 6 will fare when it launches this November.

The Economic Times

WTC Points Table update after IND vs SL: India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs, remain fifth; Australia lead

WTC points table 2026: India secured a significant victory against Sri Lanka in the first Test match. This win keeps their World Test Championship campaign alive for now. Australia leads the standings, followed by South Africa and New Zealand. India currently sits in fifth place with a points percentage of…

The Economic Times

US loses ground as study destination amid weak safety, visa perceptions: Survey

The US is losing appeal among international students, with a Navitas survey showing weak perceptions of safety, openness and visa processing. Only 38% of education agents reported increased interest in the US, trailing New Zealand, Australia, the UK and Canada.

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Europe’s quietest island revealed – and it’s just an hour from one of the continent’s busiest

As searches for “quiet destinations” soar, a new ranking has revealed the European islands where travellers can still escape the crowds – with a tiny Greek island coming out on top.

Bangkok Post

New Zealand blocks lawsuits against firms over climate harm

WELLINGTON - New Zealand has passed hotly contested legislation to block lawsuits that seek to hold companies liable for climate change harm.

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Comment from Auckland University: As Cabinet reviews copyright laws, Alex Sims warns NZ must protect local creators from uncompensated AI training practices

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NZSIS steps out of diplomatic shadow on China

Today from The Detail: Experts warn businesses must keep their eyes wide open when it comes to dealing with China, especially if they're in the tech or space industries

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Erceg signs on for the Phoenix’ reach for glory

After celebrated stints playing in four countries, Football Ferns great Abby Erceg returns home to seek A-League glory with the Phoenix

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The children of middle-class migrants

A superb essay on bringing the fight for an independent Hong Kong back to NZ, another 'settler colonial state' that has restored the mana of its first people

The Times of India

In 1867, Canterbury released 40 house sparrows to eat crop pests; within 15 years New Zealand was poisoning the birds and paying bounties after they began stripping grain crops

New Zealand introduced house sparrows in 1867 hoping they would help farmers control crop-eating insects. The birds multiplied quickly and soon became a problem, feeding on grains and fruit and damaging wheat, barley and maize crops. Their rapid rise led to organised efforts to control them, including poisoned grain, shooting…

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