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SOC:History beckons for Auckland in 'weird' ALM grand final

One win away from becoming the first New Zealand club to claim an A-League Men grand final, Auckland coach Steve Corica admits facing his former side is weird.

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History beckons for Auckland in 'weird' ALM grand final

One win away from becoming the first New Zealand club to claim an A-League Men grand final, Auckland coach Steve Corica admits facing his former side is weird.

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Was Auckland the cradle of the Kiwi accent? An old theory gets a new hearing

If you’re a New Zealander who has spent time overseas, you’ve probably had someone comment on the way you speak: that swallowed e and flat i, the whole fush and chups thing … the rest of the world thinks we pronounce our vowels a bit funny.

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Mowing the lawn: the colonial ghosts haunting our suburban ritual

Real New Zealanders like mowing their lawns. I certainly do. Until I met my partner I thought everyone did. But she and I have strong views on mowing lawns – and they pull in opposite directions.

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San Diego mosque attack: racist interpretations of European history are inspiring extremists

On Monday, May 18, two assailants, a 17 and an 18 year old, attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego, the site of both a mosque and school, killing three adults. The assailants were wearing Nazi SS insignia, and had the words “race war” written on their weapons.

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Fairytale end for Auckland FC’s coach after being sacked by rival Sydney

Today from The Detail: From the new kids to grand finalists in two short years, Auckland FC's fairytale rise has sparked football fever across New Zealand

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The pandemic that governments aren’t doing anything about

A major new study confirms that globally, obesity has increased in every single country, whether rich or poor, over the past 45 years

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Commentator Katey Martin: ‘I just want to do that moment justice’

Globetrotting cricket commentator Katey Martin is in the UK calling White Ferns matches on BBC radio in the lead-up to the World Cup

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Global Markets | Australian shares jump as weak jobs data tempers RBA rate-hike bets

Indian markets saw a strong rebound on Thursday. Weak employment data in Australia eased rate hike fears. Hopes for a US-Iran peace deal also boosted sentiment. Miners and financial stocks led the gains. Technology stocks remained flat. New Zealand's market also advanced. Investors are closely watching economic indicators and geopolitical…

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New Zealand to move Group Visitor Visa and Tour Escort Visitor Visa applications to enhanced online system from July

Immigration New Zealand is transitioning Group Visitor, Approved Destination Status Visitor, and Tour Escort Visitor Visas to its enhanced Immigration Online system from July 20, 2026. This digital overhaul aims to expedite processing, simplify the user experience for applicants and tourism operators, and improve communication and self-service options.

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Teen gunmen’s Christchurch shooting obsession ended in San Diego mosque massacre

An attack at a California Islamic center is the latest violence where the perpetrators said they were inspired by past atrocities, such as the 2019 massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand

The Independent UK

One company dominates NZ’s live music scene – how do we encourage competition?

The recent United States federal court finding that music industry giant Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers has resonated globally.

The Conversation

‘If she didn’t have us, she would be toast’: a NZ mother’s fight to free her daughter from ICE detention

Everlee Wihongi was detained at Los Angeles airport on 10 April after she had returned to US from a family trip

The Guardian - AU

Kong Partners with Unfold to Accelerate Channel Growth Across Australia and New Zealand

SYDNEY, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kong Inc., a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies, today announced a partnership with Unfold, an Australian channel activation and SaaS distribution company, to further engage and support Kong's channel ecosystem across Australia and New Zealand. Unfold will help Kong's partners uncover…

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Alice Capsey finds swagger to give England T20 series lead against New Zealand

Alice Capsey struck an unbeaten 74 as England cruised to a seven-wicket win against New Zealand in the opening match of their T20 series

The Independent UK

Alice Capsey’s superb unbeaten 74 guides England to victory over New Zealand

Capsey added an unbroken 64 with Freya Kemp to get England over the line.

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Before we let AI run the public service, we need to know the full impact

New Zealand is badly under-prepared for mass deployment of AI in the public sector - and the latest Budget measures are being made without safeguards, writes Professor Alexandra Andhov

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Everest economy shift: Sherpas move from muscle to mass market, edge out Western firms

Until 2010, outfits like Adventure Consultants and Himex (New Zealand), Alpine Ascents International and International Mountain Guides (US), and Jagged Globe (UK) dominated Everest, while Nepalis worked merely as employees for these firms.

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Small business needs help to step up to fill NZ’s missing middle

Comment from Auckland University: Even with state backing, small and medium enterprises deal with too much risk from owners’ personal balance sheets

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England beat New Zealand by seven wickets: first women’s T20 cricket international – as it happened

Linsey Smith and Alice Capsey starred as England hammered the world champions in Derby

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Indian realtor in New Zealand says neighbour urinated on fence, egged cars: 'My family and I have...'

An Indian-New Zealand real estate agent has spoken out after years of targeted harassment by a neighbour, including eggs thrown at his cars, rubbish dumped outside his home and repeated racist abuse.

The Times of India

Indian-origin truck driver Shamsher Singh jailed for 6 years for raping woman he met on dating app in New Zealand

A married father of two has been jailed for six years and nine months in New Zealand after raping a woman he met on a dating app during a late-night freight run.

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Pictor and Disease Research Limited Formalise Collaboration to Advance Johne's Disease Monitoring Across New Zealand

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pictor, a global targeted proteomics platform company founded in New Zealand, today announced it has formalised a collaboration with Disease Research Limited (DRL), a leading New Zealand veterinary diagnostic laboratory based at Invermay Research Centre in Mosgiel, Dunedin. The collaboration formalises an…

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American Kennel Club and New Zealand Kennel Club Announce Mutual Cooperation Agreement

NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry, and a leading advocate for dogs, and the New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC), are pleased to announce that they have entered into a mutual cooperation agreement.This partnership strengthens…

The Guardian - AU

Fry off: did New Zealand invent the sausage sizzle? Australian claims hit a snag

The sausage open-sandwich is a cherished part of Australia’s culture. But its origins may be in the land of the long white cloud

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