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How far can teenage Kiwi running star Sam Ruthe go? What science and history tell us

When New Zealand runner Sam Ruthe crossed the line to break the under-18 indoor mile world record last week at Boston University, he became the 11th fastest indoor miler of all time.

The Conversation

Pene Pati rises from doubted Samoan singer to one of Opera's most-watched new stars

Tenor Pene Pati has emerged from a childhood in Samoa and New Zealand to become one of opera’s most-watched new stars

The Independent UK

How to use a VPN to play games early

Looking to grab a new game a little earlier? Here’s how it’s done with a VPN.

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What to know about a mass shooter's bid to undo his guilty pleas for the Christchurch mosque murders

The white supremacist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers in the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks is trying to withdraw his guilty pleas

The Independent UK

4 lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disasters

Another summer of extreme weather has destroyed and damaged homes, cut off communities and, in the most tragic cases, left families mourning their loved ones.

The Conversation

Natural hydrogen can make decarbonising industry cheaper – NZ’s turbulent geology could give it an edge

Hydrogen is emerging as a critical part of the low-carbon transition for industries where electrification is not a straightforward solution.

The Conversation

England confirm two World Cup warm-up friendlies in Florida

They will play their final warm-up matches in Florida, facing New Zealand on June 6 before taking on Costa Rica four days later on June 10.

The Independent UK

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England finalise pre-World Cup friendlies and make their base in Kansas City

England will play warm-up matches against New Zealand and Costa Rica in Florida and base themselves in Kansas City for the duration of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

England confirm final friendlies before World Cup 2026

Thomas Tuchel’s side will play New Zealand and Costa Rica in their final warm-up games

The Independent UK

‘New Zealanders are inventive by necessity’: how the master clown Philippe Gaulier shaped NZ theatre

Master clown and French theatre guru Philippe Gaulier has passed away aged 82, but his influence will live on around the world – particularly in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Conversation

Importing gas locks NZ into fossil fuels for longer – just as clean energy surges

The government’s announcement this week that it would move ahead with plans for a new facility to import liquefied natural gas (LNG), potentially as early as next year, was framed as a way to shore up energy security.

The Conversation

Kalyn Ponga would consider shock switch to New Zealand

Kalyn Ponga is open to switching allegiances to play international footy for New Zealand, once he produces consistent form for Newcastle.

AAP

Flag politics in Canada and New Zealand resulted in drastically different outcomes

National Flag Day, Feb. 15, marks the 61st anniversary of Canada’s Maple Leaf. Fading in the public consciousness are the debates that accompanied Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson’s proposal to replace the Red Ensign in the 1960s.

The Conversation

Christchurch terror appeal: why now, and what is really being decided?

The New Zealand Court of Appeal is this week hearing a case that is unusual in a number of respects.

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5 New Zealand music acts keeping te reo Māori alive and rocking

Looking back over 2025, one of the most powerful events for New Zealanders was the reclaiming of the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest haka at Eden Park.

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Not Just Humans: 5 Animals That Laugh, Cackle And Giggle

Laughter is often called the most human sound. It carries joy, relief, connection, and sometimes even healing. For centuries, we believed that laughter belonged only to us, a special emotional signature of being human. But science and careful observation have slowly rewritten that belief. Across forests, oceans, farms, and even…

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: a group of strangers take on a menacing mountain

Expect bitching and bickering as 12 novices compete to reach a peak in New Zealand. Plus, it’s the return of MasterChef: The Professionals. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Independent UK

New Zealand mosque shooter says he wanted to be described as a terrorist

Brenton Tarrant killed 51 Muslim worshippers in New Zealand’s deadliest mass shooting

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The 4 big changes to gun laws that would make NZ safer

New Zealand is undertaking the most significant rewrite of firearms law in over 40 years. Overall, it’s a welcome step, as the law was messy and times have changed.

The Independent UK

Three sexual assault lawsuits against Neil Gaiman dismissed by US judges

Federal judges have dismissed three lawsuits accusing the author of sexually assaulting his children's nanny in New Zealand

Golf Monthly

Kevin Na Confirms First Start Since LIV Golf Exit And PGA Tour Reinstatement

The former Iron Heads GC captain is scheduled to tee it up at the New Zealand Open in February, making it his first start since the Saudi International in November

The Independent UK

NZ mosque shooter claims ‘nervous exhaustion’ made him plead guilty

Brenton Tarrant says he admitted to the crimes due to harsh prison conditions

The Guardian - AU

Christchurch gunman seeks to appeal convictions and withdraw guilty plea

Australian white supremacist tells NZ court he was suffering from ‘nervous exhaustion’ when he entered his guilty plea in March 2020

The Conversation

Landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazard. Why does it still tolerate the risk?

The recent deaths of eight people in two New Zealand landslides has left the public searching for answers. Some questions will be technical, about what failed and why.

The Independent UK

Mia Brookes storms into Olympic women’s snowboard Big Air final

Scores of 89.0 and 78.0 sent Brookes into Monday’s final in third place behind Zoi Sadowski-Synnott of New Zealand and Japan’s Kokomo Murase.

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