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Roigard, Jordan doubles lift All Blacks to victory in Rennie's coaching debut
Both sides played out a classic under the roof at Te Kaha.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot with Adam Sandler officiating
Guests included Gigi Hadid, Ed Sheeran, Hugh Grant and Selena Gomez.
Opinion: Why parents shouldn’t wait to visit their kids abroad
Opinion: Lillie Rohan shares what you may miss if you postpone that OE visit.
How to make the most of your ‘12 good years’ between 60 and 72
Telegraph: Experts say ages 60 to 72 offer the best chance to build resilience.
Dying woman’s plea to Auckland Council to fix slip so she can sell her home
Lenders refused to finance buyers, halting the $800,000 sale of her house.
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'Probably more relief than joy' - Rennie reacts to All Blacks' scare
The All Blacks mixed exhilarating attack with moments of looseness before they closed out the Test against France.
Roofs lifted after 'mini tornado' tears through Richmond
One local said the noise was "horrendous".
All Blacks begin Rennie's reign with an exhilarating but nervy victory
The All Blacks played with their new-found optimism in Christchurch but perhaps could have used a little more pragmatism.
Hamilton motorists showered in parking fines and tow fees
Last year, 23,532 parking infringements were written, costing motorists $1.5 million in fines.
Recap: All Blacks secure first win in Rennie era with tight win over France
The All Blacks play under new coach Dave Rennie for the first time in the inaugural Nations Championship.
Huffer says probe found 'no evidence' of AI model recreation claims
Elijah Timmins-Scanlon last month alleged the clothing brand had used AI to create images resembling himself and other models without their permission.
Man allegedly jumps into Waitematā Harbour from motorway to escape police
Police said the man bolted to avoid a breath test following a crash.
Thousands of deep sea fish found washed up on North Island beach
A marine biologist described the sight as "very unusual".
Six Christchurch businesses targeted by thieves in 90 minutes
Police say the early morning break-ins may be linked.
Overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in Pakistan, killing 40
The bus was speeding when it went out of control and fell into the ravine in Dana Sar.
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Canada v Morocco - FIFA World Cup round of 16
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup game between Canada and Morocco in Houston.
‘You feel like crying’: The homeowners paying tens of thousands to hold back the sea
Coastal properties were built long before today’s warnings about erosion and rising seas. Now, owners are spending thousands to protect them.
Why owning a tiny home on wheels can be a legal nightmare
Confusing laws and inconsistent rules can leave owners facing uncertainty, complaints and costly legal battles.
‘Not jumping for joy’: No fist pumps, just relief for ABs coach Rennie
Dave Rennie didn't look emotionally drained after the All Blacks' 34-32 win over France, but then he gave the game away by admitting he couldn't bring himself to punch the air with delight.
In the news quiz: Which star of classic British sitcom The Good Life died aged 86?
How well did you follow the news in the week of Jul 5, 2026?
Lamborghini Urus SE Performante revealed as its fastest, most powerful SUV yet
Lamborghini has unveiled a more powerful and lighter plug-in hybrid flagship SUV, producing 596kW and 1000Nm.
‘We will find golfers responsible’: Club’s warning after neighbours report dented car
An elderly Christchurch couple face a $600 insurance excess after they say their cars were dented by stray balls from a nearby golf club.
TOP 2.0 is not a serious enterprise. It is vibe coding and feels
The numbers do not add up and the images are probably AI and TOP 2.0 is not a serious enterprise. It is vibe coding and feels says Damien Grant.
The midnight hustle: How a fraudster tricked a sleepy Uber driver and cleaned out his account
A scammer pretending to be from Uber support gained control of a driver’s account and cleaned out his earnings.
'It is rigged': The brutal global philosophy Kiwi workers need to survive the economic fog
We can only wait so long for the fog to lift before we decide to get up and do what we can, no matter how dark things might still feel.
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This remote bridge has been washed out twice. It’s symbolic of a growing national infrastructure crisis
A small rural bridge in the Wairarapa has failed twice in four months, cutting off coastal communities and exposing the strain on New Zealand’s ageing infrastructure and fragmented funding system.
The Google files: Inside the lobbying that stalled New Zealand's media law
Google and news publishers were given a private look at the Government's proposed changes to the law that would have made tech giants pay for New Zealand journalism before those changes went to Cabinet.
Trust the science
OPINION: We can only now speculate about how much more progress the Clark Government would have made on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and climate-change mitigation measures had events unfolded differently.
Welcome to the NZ First manosphere: now featuring the undead
OPINION: The joke is on the resurrected candidates chasing Parliament’s spotlight. As a NZ First backbencher, your job is to be embalmed and keep the caucus seats warm.
Mike Munro memoir: Death threats, rage and a toxic shift in political life
An adviser to two PMs, Mike Munro says we’re only seeing the surface of threats against politicians and wonders why anyone would take on the job.
High stakes: the fight over a $1.7b industry and a ‘Stalinist’ intervention
As local clubs and richlister bloodstocks jockey for control of a billion dollar industry, one Auckland club just wants to know what’s happening with its racecourse.
When it comes to savings, does nanny state really know best?
OPINION: Given how few incentives remain in the KiwiSaver scheme, and how Kiwis are supposed to object to a “nanny state” it is hard to see why we have become so supportive of compulsory savings with very tight “hardship” opt-out criteria.
Behind the NZ Muscle saga: ‘We're just three dudes that made a documentary’
The NZ Muscle story has been everywhere - but it did not come out of a newsroom.
Go low or no go? Why non-alcoholic wine is a tougher sell than zero beer
Low and zero-alc beers have taken off, so why are worry-free wines harder to find?
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OPINION: Everyday people do extraordinary things every day.
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Ice hockey crowds are surging — and romance novels might be why
An ice hockey match in Christchurch drew 1127 people across their two games in the weekend — their biggest crowd ever, up more than 70% on their average of 650 last year.
Why is New Zealand so soft on speeding?
OPINION: The facts are clear - reducing speed on our roads saves lives. So why, when there is so much evidence, are we so short of nerve?
Welcome to the NZ First manosphere: now featuring the undead
OPINION: The joke is on the resurrected candidates chasing Parliament’s spotlight. As a NZ First backbencher, your job is to be embalmed and keep the caucus seats warm.
New All Blacks No 10 passes adversity test in classic encounter
ANALYSIS: Dave Rennie era starts with a win and a sharp reminder about how hard it will be to get back to the global summit.
The hidden huts transforming ski touring in the Southern Alps
From whisky bars on remote ridgelines to luxury alpine huts, a new generation of Southern Alps innovators is redefining backcountry ski touring in Canterbury.
Fry me to the moon: Where to buy the best bacon in New Zealand
A road trip to taste the best bacon in the land would start in Northland and end in Lyttelton.
Relationship property law turned 50 this week. It’s no longer fit for purpose
OPINION: The law in the 70s was designed for a world of simply dividing the family home, car and superannuation. Now it is being applied to a landscape of layered trusts, corporate structures, and deliberately complex ownership chains.
Go low or no go? Why non-alcoholic wine is a tougher sell than zero beer
Low and zero-alc beers have taken off, so why are worry-free wines harder to find?
The Google files: Inside the lobbying that stalled New Zealand's media law
Google and news publishers were given a private look at the Government's proposed changes to the law that would have made tech giants pay for New Zealand journalism before those changes went to Cabinet.
Christchurch’s Avonhead Mall set for $25 million Woolworths-led makeover
Woolworths is set to take over much of a suburban Christchurch mall as part of a $25 million redevelopment.
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Four days to make victims fall in love: How global scammers use US tech to fleece people
Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the industrialisation and globalisation of fraud in ways that have not been clear until now, an AP/Frontline investigation has found.
Mike Munro memoir: Death threats, rage and a toxic shift in political life
An adviser to two PMs, Mike Munro says we’re only seeing the surface of threats against politicians and wonders why anyone would take on the job.
Champagne roads, beer income: The hard truth about New Zealand's infrastructure
It’s the never-ending cycle: a big storm, more slips, busted bridges flooding, a rebuild, another big storm ...
Waikato Expressway resurfacing works move to next stage
The next stage of Waikato Expressway resurfacing starts on July 20, with a southbound off-ramp closure and delays of up to 20 minutes at peak times.
Ready to lend a hand
OPINION: Everyday people do extraordinary things every day.
Welcome to the NZ First manosphere: now featuring the undead
OPINION: The joke is on the resurrected candidates chasing Parliament’s spotlight. As a NZ First backbencher, your job is to be embalmed and keep the caucus seats warm.
When it comes to savings, does nanny state really know best?
OPINION: Given how few incentives remain in the KiwiSaver scheme, and how Kiwis are supposed to object to a “nanny state” it is hard to see why we have become so supportive of compulsory savings with very tight “hardship” opt-out criteria.
Why I celebrate America's 250th anniversary
OPINION: I have watched my country slide gradually from democracy towards authoritarianism but it is precisely at such a moment that America’s founding ideals are worth celebrating.
Did the milk expire? California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut food waste
Varying phrases on food packaging have long left shoppers unsure whether food is simply past its peak quality or unsafe to eat; California aims to cut down on confusion and food waste with a new law.
Waikato's ‘delayed’ ED ward site confirmed
Health NZ has confirmed the site for Waikato Hospital's emergency department pre-fab, despite senior staff once indicating it was "not going ahead".
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We’re anti-war and our son has joined the army
We tried to talk him out of it, but off he went to military camp.
Fresh on the shelves: 11 new books worth checking out
Short reviews of some hidden gems worthy of your attention.
Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face
… and other lessons you learn when you decide to fight.
Where to eat in Raglan – an insider’s guide
Where to find the best cocktails, chai, fish and chips, fresh fruit ice cream and more in Raglan.
Opening the slide box: My mother’s photos, and mine
‘My first reaction to opening the box and finding pictures of myself, my brother and father and the places we went, is a surge of joy.’
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending July 3
The Valley is on a roll.
Echo Chamber: Death by a thousand amendments
Gerry Brownlee’s warning to the opposition did nothing to speed up a long week of bill readings.
Luigi and the Ferret ride again: the long, dazzling double-act of Michael Laws and Winston Peters
Michael Laws is running for parliament again, reuniting with New Zealand First and the ‘master salesman’ he first worked with almost four decades ago.
From ball-checking to bad grammar: The oddest ad complaints from the last year
We pay tribute to 10 of the most unusual TV ad complaints made to – and dismissed by – the ASA in the last 12 months.
‘Really mind-blowing’: The New Zealand coming-of-age film winning big overseas
It’s won big at overseas festivals and received glowing reviews in Hollywood. Now Big Girls Don’t Cry is coming home to Aotearoa.