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Lee Tamahori, director of Once Were Warriors and James Bond movie Die Another Day, dies aged 75

New Zealand film-maker became a Hollywood fixture in the 90s and 00s, including making Pierce Brosnan’s last 007 movie, before returning to his home country

The Guardian - UK

France rugby boss Galthié hails South Africa and plays down World Cup loss

France head coach Fabian Galthié refused to dwell on the 2023 World Cup quarter-final defeat to South Africa preferring to laud them as the best team on the planet as his players went through their final paces for Saturday's Test match at the Stade de France.

Radio France Internationale

Scotland primed for another crack at history as All Blacks return to Murrayfield

Having not beaten New Zealand in 32 attempts spanning 120 years, Scotland sense an opportunity despite the surprise absence of Duhan van der Merwe

The Guardian - UK

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'An entire murder in the middle of the room': Guillermo del Toro had terrifying ghostly encounter

Guillermo del Toro heard "an entire murder" play out during a ghostly encounter at a haunted hotel in New Zealand.

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Pakistan vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from South Africa in Pakistan 2025

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The Independent UK

Australia vs India LIVE: Cricket score and updates from India in Australia 2025

Follow all the action from Brisbane Cricket Ground

The Independent UK

Sports quiz of the week: champions, challengers, scorers, Ashes and Traitors

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, baseball, cricket, hockey, boxing, tennis and baseball?

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Tadhg Beirne ‘over the moon’ to face Japan after anxious wait for Ireland star

Munster captain Beirne was in danger of sitting out the remainder of his country’s autumn fixtures through suspension.

The Independent UK

The future of rugby league in Australia, NZ and the Pacific is here – and it’s brown

The jerseys might be red or blue, green and gold, or black and white – but rugby league’s future is decidedly brown.

The Conversation

The government’s dismantling of climate laws breaks years of cross-party agreement

Just as world leaders gather for this year’s COP30 climate summit in Brazil, the government’s announcement of its intention to significantly change New Zealand’s climate change law upends years of cross-party consensus.

The Conversation

Pharmac wants to trim its controversial medicines waiting list – no list at all might be better

New Zealand’s drug-buying agency Pharmac is currently consulting on a change to how it manages its waiting list for medicines.

The Conversation

Red Rocket’s Simon Rex lands new film role

After his role in Red Rocket let to a career resurgence, actor Simon Rex is set to star alongside Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Grace Palmer in God Bless You, Mr Kopu, the debut feature film from Tongan–New Zealand director Alex Liu.

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Tom Farrell hailed for ‘resilience’ as Munster centre prepares for Ireland bow

The 32-year-old centre has been selected as part of eight changes to Ireland’s starting XV.

The Independent UK

The Legend of Zelda movie is now filming in New Zealand, but good luck figuring out which game is being adapted from this vague synopsis

New Zealand provides the backdrop for Hyrule

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The Independent UK

Duhan van der Merwe dropped as Scotland take on New Zealand

Jamie Ritchie was also left out of the 23 while Zander Fagerson has not yet recovered from a knee injury.

The Guardian - UK

Ntamack and France aim to rid themselves of ‘trauma’ from World Cup defeat

Fly-half was not involved in heartbreaking quarter-final loss two years ago but is optimistic Les Bleus can exact revenge against South Africa – even without Antoine Dupont

The Independent UK

A top New Zealand ex-police official pleads guilty to viewing child sexual abuse material at work

A disgraced former top New Zealand police official has pleaded guilty to watching child sexual abuse material and other illegal content while at work

AAP

Kiwis lead charge in 2025 Golden Boot league award

Rugby league's global governing body has announced 18 players in the running to collect the coveted Golden Boot award, which will have a new winner in 2025.

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Breakers go cold late as 36ers grind out road win

The New Zealand Breakers looked set to take Adelaide's scalp, before a six-minute scoring drought in the final quarter cost the hosts in Christchurch.

The Independent UK

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical — and ruled out of Scotland clash

Barrett’s sabbatical means he will miss most of the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season

Marie Claire

Inside the World of Beauty Tourism—Where the Search for Cult Products Goes Global

27% of Gen Z travellers are planning to seek out beauty treatments and skincare stores while travelling in 2026

The Guardian - AU

Troubled New Zealand wildlife park euthanizes two lions, fate of five more unclear

Members of the public have pleaded for a reprieve for the remaining lions, while former staff members hope the sanctuary will reconsider putting them down

The Conversation

AI can help the government spend billions better. But humans have to be in charge

The New Zealand government spends about NZ$51.5 billion each year – around 20% of GDP – on goods, services and infrastructure from third-party suppliers. It’s a lot, but how that money is spent matters as much as the amount.

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How to play Black Ops 7 early using New Zealand trick

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Space

Rocket Lab launches private Earth-observing radar satellite to orbit (video)

Rocket Lab launched its sixth mission for the Japanese Earth-imaging company iQPS this afternoon (Nov. 5) from its seaside pad in New Zealand.

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