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Male redback spiders invite cannibalism through a ‘self-sacrificial somersault’ during sex – but why?

New research sheds light on the genetic basis of the venomous arachnid’s ‘weird mating behaviour’

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand PM Luxon survives, sacks plotting minister

Chris Luxon has stared down his detractors, winning a second confidence vote this year to stay as New Zealand Prime Minister ahead of the November 7 election.

AAP

Sharks v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as impressive All Blacks thrash hosts

A reunion with Ma’a Nonu awaits New Zealand as they continue their Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour

The Independent UK

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The island on New Zealand’s $5 note once held 200,000 rats; a 19-person team cleared them all, and native birds returned

Campbell Island, previously invaded by Norway rats, saw a remarkable transformation thanks to a comprehensive eradication initiative. A skilled team carried out aerial baiting to eliminate the invasive rodents, facilitating the resurgence of indigenous species like the Campbell Island snipe. With predators gone, birds began reclaiming once-lost habitats, illustrating the…

The Times of India

Halloween has been banned in Australia and New Zealand for a reason you’d never imagine

A strange way to revive the '70s, but ok

Destructoid

Is Sharks v New Zealand on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch All Blacks clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour game

The Independent UK

Flight paths and fridge magnets: how a fireball hunter tracked down New Zealand’s newest meteorite

A network of cameras helped guide a group of space enthusiasts to New Zealand’s 11th confirmed meteorite

The Guardian - AU

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Gaffes, polls put New Zealand PM Luxon on the brink

Amid poor polling and a series of gaffes three months out from an election, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has called a snap meeting on his leadership.

AAP

Luxon calls urgent caucus meeting amid leadership speculation

Decrying the ‘division and disunity’ associated with threats to his role, the Prime Minister and National Party leader orders MPs to gather in Wellington

Newsroom.co.nz

NZ First says population trends are at a ‘crisis point’. The reality is not that simple

NZ First’s announcement of a policy to encourage New Zealanders to have more babies was made with dramatic urgency. But can we take the claim behind its Kiwi Kids Grant – that population trends are at a “crisis point” – at face value?

The Conversation

The Kiwis who don’t complain

Today from The Detail: Know your rights - or you could be one of those New Zealanders who collectively lose tens of millions by refusing to complain.

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Women can lead with both heart and mind. Here’s why compassionate leadership matters now

When former New Zealand prime minister and activist Jacinda Ardern rejected the idea that empathy makes a leader weak, she named a contradiction many women know well. Women in leadership are often expected to be decisive but not too forceful, caring but not too soft, confident but never difficult. Yet…

The Conversation

Vietnam wants to harness its diaspora in Australia and NZ to boost its growth. It may face strong opposition

Vietnam’s top leader, Tô Lâm, is visiting Australia and New Zealand this week with a high-level delegation of ministers. He will be the first general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam – the highest political position in the country – to pay an official visit to both countries since…

The Conversation

Power play: How energy-rich NZ became so expensive for electricity

In the latest of our series examining who shaped major policies and who benefited, we turn to the reforms in the electricity industry

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Campaign Cut-through: Money alone won’t secure NZ’s infrastructure

Fro Otago University - Comment: Pouring billions into infrastructure can’t prevent disaster if NZ keeps waiting for assets to break, writes Dr Xun Xiao.

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NZ tech leaders want a nuclear-free moment for AI

Today from The Detail: A gathering in Auckland of business and tech experts raises some awkward questions over our embrace of artificial intelligence

The Economic Times

Australia lead WTC standings as India look to revive campaign against Sri Lanka

Australia leads the World Test Championship standings with seven wins from eight matches. South Africa follows in second place, having secured three wins from four games. New Zealand is third, with four wins from six matches played so far. India, the two-time runners-up, faces pressure after recent defeats. Teams are…

The Times of India

In 1910, New Zealand farmers abandoned cattle on a storm-battered island; after 83 years in isolation, one last cow helped save their unique bloodline

Nine cattle were introduced to Enderby Island for a failed farming experiment. These animals survived in isolation for nearly a century, adapting to harsh conditions. Conservation efforts led to the removal of most cattle, preserving genetic material. One cow, Lady, and her calf were rescued, ensuring the breed's survival. This…

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Siya Kolisi suffers hamstring injury in huge blow to South Africa ahead of New Zealand series

Kolisi was forced off in the first half of the narrow win over Argentina

The Guardian - AU

Elle’s twins played with asbestos-contaminated coloured sand for a year. Why wasn’t she warned of its danger?

A New Zealand couple has fought to uncover why customers were originally told the children’s product, on sale in Australia, was ‘low risk’

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Where is she now? Olympian Chantal Brunner

Olympian Chantal Brunner recognises the advice our Commonwealth gold medalist Zoe Hobbs received to ditch sprinting - and is delighted she resisted.

The Economic Times

In the 1960s, New Zealand sheep farmers expanded wool production as the industry flourished. Years later, growing global demand for natural fibres and rising synthetic fabric costs produced an unexpected comeback, making wool profitable again after years of decline

The wool industry in New Zealand is bouncing back after enduring decades of challenges. An increase in synthetic fabric costs has sparked global interest in natural wool fibers. Notable international brands are now collaborating with New Zealand farmers, contributing to recent wool auctions that achieved the highest prices in fifteen…

The Economic Times

New Zealand changes parent visa rules from October 2026: 90% by queue, 10% via ballot system

New Zealand will implement a hybrid selection system for its Parent Resident Visa category starting October 5, 2026. Approximately ninety percent of expressions of interest will be selected by date order, while ten percent will use a ballot. Existing expressions of interest will automatically transition to the new system without…

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As Trump creates global chaos, China sees a chance to influence NZ

Today from The Detail: Trump's gift to China, and the 'unenviable position' it leaves for New Zealand

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How to watch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026 online from anywhere: free live streams for New Zealand's tour of South Africa

How to watch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026 live streams around the world. Free coverage, schedule, venues, preview for New Zealand's tour of South Africa.

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