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Two climbers dead after fall on New Zealand's Aoraki Mount Cook

Authorities say they were alerted late on Monday night local time that four climbers needed help as they attempted to climb Mount Cook. Two people were rescued and airlifted by helicopters, as authorities work to recover the bodies of the two remaining climbers.

Euronews

Two climbers die scaling New Zealand’s highest peak

Two mountaineers airlifted to safety after climbing party of four runs into trouble on Aoraki

The Independent UK

NZ’s draft science curriculum favours rote learning over critical thinking

New Zealand’s draft science curriculum, released last month, promises to advance “knowledge-rich” learning.

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Rate cut a shoo-in as Kiwi economy searches for spark

With an economy shrinking and unemployment at eight-year highs, New Zealand's central bank is all but certain to cut rates at its last meeting of the year.

AAP

FBI director’s Nerf-inspired printed guns gifted to New Zealand officials destroyed

New Zealand law tightly restricts pistols, requiring a specific permit beyond a standard gun licence

The Independent UK

2 climbers die and 2 more rescued on New Zealand's highest peak

Two mountain climbers have died on Aoraki, New Zealand's tallest peak, while two others from the same group were rescued

The Independent UK

Watch Tool play a bunch of rarities for the first time in 20 years, plus a Black Sabbath cover, during New Zealand shows over the weekend

Deep cuts from the Undertow, Ænima and 10,000 Days albums found their way back onto the setlist as the prog metal icons kicked off their Oceania/Asia tour

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‘Stone-cold killers’: New Zealand to eradicate feral cats by 2050

Feral cats are already caught and killed in some areas but will now be subject to coordinated targeting, with large-scale eradication programs

The Guardian - AU

‘The whole thing stinks’: outsourced ATO call centre workers shocked by conditions as callers complain about inexperienced staff

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand also say the ATO’s ‘phone system just doesn’t work’

The Guardian - AU

Sydney to host Tonga-Samoa World Cup blockbuster

The draw has been released for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with Australia in the same pool as Fiji, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

AAP

Rocky Horror creator Richard O’Brien: ‘The Spice Girls couldn’t sing. But lovely girls’

The actor, writer and musician on growing up on a sheep farm in New Zealand, being in Spice World and a lovely afternoon with Aretha Franklin

The Guardian - AU

Spirited Wales go down fighting but wait for win over All Blacks goes on

Wales 26-52 New Zealand: Tom Rogers became the first Welshman to score a hat-trick against the All Blacks but their wait for a win in the fixture goes on

The Independent UK

Tom Rogers makes hat-trick history in vain as New Zealand surge past Wales

Wales suffered a 26-52 defeat against the All Blacks despite three tries for wing Tom Rogers, but there were signs of improvement

The Guardian - UK

Wales 26-52 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The All Blacks claimed a 34th win in a row against Wales after an entertaining game in Cardiff. Daniel Gallan was watching

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Wales v New Zealand live: All Blacks surge to victory despite spirited performance from hosts

Wales 26-52 New Zealand: The hosts hunt for a first win over the All Blacks since 1953 continues

The Independent UK

The mistake England must avoid to end year of progress on a high against Argentina

After beating the All Blacks to extend their unbeaten run, Steve Borthwick’s side will be wary of the Pumas’ threat in their last fixture of the autumn

AAP

McVeigh's haul not enough for Cairns in Breakers loss

Jack McVeigh has posted another haul of 30-plus points but couldn't prevent Cairns suffering defeat at the hands of the New Zealand Breakers.

The Independent UK

Is Wales vs New Zealand on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch All Blacks clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the Quilter Nations Series match

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AAP

Unlike Australia, NZ centre-right sticks with net zero

Chris Luxon's coalition government has been savagely criticised by advocates for its climate policy shifts, but the prime minister remains a net zero fan.

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Ashes sledging, Arsenal v Spurs and a young world No 1

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, tennis, cricket, basketball, darts and other mystery sports?

The Guardian - AU

A local’s guide to Queenstown and Arrowtown: ‘Like walking on to a film set’

Ridiculously picturesque, with award-winning eateries and bars, the New Zealand South Island towns have more to offer than just adventure sports, restaurateur Penelope Johnson says

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Wieambilla shooters shared ‘persecutory’ delusions; Starc lights up Ashes; and stunning New Zealand architecture

Queensland coroner says weapons carried by officers ‘were no match’ for the rifles used by Gareth, Stacey and Nathaniel Train

AAP

Matildas lock in Kerr for NZ clashes but Grant out

Sam Kerr has missed Chelsea's past two games but Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says the superstar striker is in no doubt for upcoming clashes with New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Kyle Steyn admits Scotland ‘just not good enough’ and fans right to doubt team

Winger Steyn gave a brutally honest assessment of Scotland’s shortcomings after an autumn where they suffered dispiriting defeats to New Zealand and Argentina

The Independent UK

Harri Deaves handed Wales debut as All Blacks ring changes for Cardiff clash

Flanker Deaves will earn his first cap as Wales seek a first win in the fixture since 1953

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